Spreading Guruhari Pappaji Maharaj's Teachings
Swami Shreeji Gunatit Samaj ni Jai Yogiji Maharaj’s great mission to create super-humans known as chaitanya mandir still continues today via the present day Gunatit Swaroopo. Pujya Ba and Pujya Ben practised the principles mentioned in the spiritual scripture Anoopam 5 and consequently attained the spiritual status of Gunatit Swaroop. The experience gained by such swaroopo during their sadhana has provided the new sadhak with an easier and straightforward way of
Mahamanuv Baniyé Today we can see the results of Yogiji Maharaj’s quest. It was his inner most wish to see a samaj of mahamanavs evolve – i.e. devotees with ‘super-human’ qualities. He constantly prayed with determination, He toiled and sacrificed so much for this wish to be realised. It has taken us twenty-five years to become aware of His dream – now finally we have begun to walk
Swaroop-nishtha In 1964, santo and sisters of Gunatit Jyot placed their trust in Yogiji Maharaj and began a sadhana to attain ÉkantikDharma (single-minded conviction). At that time, no one knew the meaning of ‘Ékantik Dharma’ or how they should go about the sadhana. However, the santo and the sisters had developed such an affinity with Yogiji Maharaj that they trusted Him totally knowing that if they followed Him – then wherever He may
Mahatmya Mahatmya is defined as realising the glory of God & His devotees, and having deep respect for devotees of God. One can experience the bliss of Akshardham if one remains submerged in Mahatmya and continues to serve with humility. To accept that the swaroopo with whom we have become attached are divine, innocent instruments of the Lord; they have a constant communion with God and through them
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Gnan ané Aashro Maharaj has illustrated four ways in which one can recognise the Pratyaksh Swaroop – God in human form as described in Vachnamrut G. I. 27 and G. I. 62. The four ways are known as Gnan, Priti, Das-atwa, Prapati. Gnan, Priti, Das-atwa and Prapati are the four angs – fundamental characteristics with which we worship the Lord. Maharaj has also illustrated the main obstacles one would come
Mahima roopi Jal éj jivan In Vachnamrut G. II. 45, Maharaj has stated that He wished to eradicate and thus free us from the 51 bhutt (spiritual centres) which have a corrupt and negative influence upon us. These corruptive influence causes us to swerve from the righteous path. Instead, one should seek refuge in the Lord. Just as an innocent child clings to its
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Murti étlé shu? What is meant by murti? To live according to the commands (vachan) of the Pratyaksh Swaroop is murti. Whenever the Pratyaksh Swaroop gives us a command, i.e. some instruction to do something, then He also grants us the divine strength to carry out His instructions. Murti can literally mean the idol of God. The murti or idol we see through our mind’s eye is really a vision based on
Padmamarg We will reach Akshardham by travelling in ‘Concorde’ – that is to say that our journey to Akshardham will be so much quicker and easier. We are now in an era where our sadhana, i.e. the efforts or practices necessary to realise one’s spiritual goal is much easier and simpler. Our prarabhdhas (past destiny) no longer exist nor do they have any relevance in our present life. We now firmly
What is Concorde? Concorde is an aeroplane similar to the Boeing 747 aeroplanes. However, it is the fastest aeroplane in the world. It travels at a supersonic speed. If it is in London at five o’clock, it will reach America at five o’clock (local time). Concorde travels at the same speed as the earth so it is still the same hour of the day
Karta Harta mano Daily we read and recite the Sanjivani Mantra. Consequently we all know that all events and circumstances are ordained by the Lord. Even the youngest devotees realise this fact. Thus when something happens, we should instantly turn to the Lord and begin to pray : “Oh Lord, why is this happening to me? Please enlighten me”. We should chant the Swaminarayan mantra. We will
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Nishank Bani Vapro Once an attachment with the Lord has been conceived, one loses all interest in worldly and materialistic pleasures. This loss of interest liberates the soul. We have attained Atma-Buddhi with the vijli séva sant – this bond is a one-ness with the Satpurush. If we could really appreciate the true value of such an attainment, we would become insane. The Lord, through his grace, sustains
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Brahm-niyantrit brahm-samaj We should accept that all devotees’ actions are inspired by Yogiji Maharaj. If we could believe and accept this as the absolute truth then we would experience immense joy. When should we believe this? In particular, when the devotees behave in a displeasing manner or their behaviour offends us, we should endeavour to accept that their actions have been inspired
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Anandma rahiyé éj janiya If we serve our guru sincerely, living every moment according to their commands (agna / vachan), then we would attain the virtues of a Gunatit Swaroop. Furthermore, if we attain such virtues we will become immune to the forces of maya. The forces of maya cannot influence the Gunatit Swaroopo who are in permanent communion with God, in fact, such swaroopo can render it nirgun, i.e. can cause the maya to relinquish its qualities. You
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Divyabhav Once we realise and accept that the Pratyaksh Swaroop has attained an equivalence and identification with the Par-brahm and is in permanent communion with God – He will begin to purify our entire being. The intensity and speed with which we are purified will depend on our own capacity and endurance. He will begin to eliminate our inner-most characteristics which include satvagun, tamogun, rajogun etc. During
Drashta wala maté bhajan The devotees who surrender whole-heartedly to the Gunatit Swaroop, without any reservations whatsoever, and are accepted by the Gunatit Swaroop whereby the Swaroop feels the devotees truly belong to Him, are known as drashta wala mukto. These drashta-wala mukto believe that the Gunatit Swaroop holds a most important place in their hearts. The devotee considers the swaroop to be his atma (soul). Without the Swaroop, the devotee could not exist. Thus wherever the devotee
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Sadhak If the actions or behaviour of a devotee irritate or annoy you then it is your own weakness or shortcoming. Even if you cannot accept this, it is important not to use your mind and intellect to judge the behaviour of other devotees. You have no reason or legitimate excuse to ponder upon other’s faults. The only way to refrain from doing
Dhiraj Dharma ané Gnan Dear Sadhak Mukto, Please listen to my testimony which I declare to you after 15 years of experience. If your intended plans are disrupted, affecting you to the extent that you feel disheartened, always believe that it is for the best. Always maintain a positive attitude, patiently wait and watch. One must refrain from analysing or reaching a
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Swaroopyog Whether we are studying, going to work, looking after the family, running a business or a farm – we all have a duty to perform. As well as performing that duty, we should try to spend some time during the day performing swaroopyogwhich entails praying, meditating and chanting the Swaminarayan mantra. We should begin with devoting five or ten minutes a day for prayer, gradually building
14 Lok & 51 Bhutt Elements of our spiritual self which must be ultimately purified. 51 Bhutt Elements of our spiritual self which must be ultimately purified. Aashro To seek refuge in the Lord or the Gunatit Swaroop Aashro To seek refuge in the Lord or the Gunatit Swaroop Abhav To dislike, to take offence or to condemn. Abhav To dislike, to take offence to