New Era  A new era began when we celebrated the centenary of Pujya Shashtriji Maharaj. Prior to this, we would affiliate with a Gunatit Satpurush (attain atma-buddhi and priti), but would acknowledge the Satpurush to be on the same spiritual level as ourselves. Thus: The Satpurush constantly remained humble towards us instead of us remaining humble towards them.  The Satpurush

Continue readingChapter Twelve: Firm Conviction in God. Akshar-Purushottam ni Nishtha.

Unity, harmony and spiritual friendship have been advocated by Yogiji Maharaj himself. We should try to apply these fundamental principles in our lives.  Sometimes when you endeavour to practice these principles; you may witness things which will make you feel unhappy. Under these circumstances, you may politely request the person concerned to change their behaviour etc. If they do not

Continue readingChapter Thirteen: Unity, Harmony and Spiritual Friendship Samp, Suhradbhav, Ékta

Constantly remain aware of the six points mentioned below. Never look at the faults of others (Koi nu Jovu nahi) Concentrate on one’s own sadhana (Potanu kari lévu) Resolve problems with prayers and japyagna but do not resort to alternative methods. (Munjvan avé to mala ghamkhavi pan bija-trija upai na léva). Maintain nirdosh-buddhi towards everyone. (Darékma nirdosh-buddhi rakhvi) Maintain unity,

Continue readingChapter Fourteen: The Essence of Gunatit Gnan Gunatit Gnan nu Navnit

The association of the mind with the Brahm-Swaroop is known as ‘brahm no manan dwara sang’. Never look at the faults of others (Koi nu Jovu nahi) Concentrate on one’s own sadhna (Potanu kari lévu) Resolve problems with prayers and japyagna but do not resort to alternative methods. (Munjvan avé to mala ghamkhavi pan bija-trija upai na léva). Maintain nirdosh-buddhi

Continue readingChapter Fifteen: Profound Association with Accomplished Saints Results in Purification of the Soul Brahm no Manan Dwa

We have recognised and accepted Yogiji Maharaj as the person that has attained equivalence and identification with Aksharbrahm and is in permanent communion with Parbrahm. We know and believe him to be our kalyan-data i.e. the one who will redeem our souls and purify our ego. The fact that we belong to Him means we do not have to go

Continue readingChapter Sixteen: The Essence of Anoopam 5 Falshruti

Once we have recognised the Pratyaksh Swaroop and accepted Him as an incarnation God, the awareness of our race and caste will be eliminated, however, our intrinsic nature (swabhav) and worldly desires (vasna) still remain. Each morning we should to pray: “Oh Lord, please reveal my weaknesses.” Then remain alert throughout the day. The constant awareness of having asked for

Continue readingChapter Seventeen: Sincerity Towards the Guru and God. Drashta Taraf Pativratapanu

Constantly ask oneself : will these thoughts please Bapa ? will my actions please him? Until one gets a firm answer continue to pray but do not act. Nothing will be ruined. Do only that which is your religion (swa-dharma) otherwise continue to pray. Remain sub-merged in the Lord and do whatever is inspired by Him.  Do not allow others

Continue readingChapter Eighteen: True Worship Upasana

Abhav  To dislike, to take offence, to condemn. Agnan  Ignorance Ahinsa  non-violence Ahum / Ahankar  Ego Akshar  The eternal abode of God – in whom God dwells constantly Akshar -Purushottam  Gunatitanand Swami & The Lord Swaminarayan also known as Sahajanand Swami. Akshardham  Abode of God, Eternal abode of Lord Swaminarayan. Amahima  Negative, pessimistic thoughts – thoughts of criticism. Ang  The fundamental characteristic Antahkaran  The four inner instruments of the mind,

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