Asserted Topics: The effort required to connect the Atma (soul) to Paramatma (God). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj begins by explaining that transcending Maya (illusion) and fostering love for Bhagwan is the fundamental principle of all scriptures. What constitutes Maya? It is the attachment formed by Aham (sense…

Asserted Topics: Faith in the form of Bhagwan and renunciation of six harmful traits. Key Points: Explanation: In the initial part of this Vachanamrut, Maharaj explains swaroopnishtha (faith in the divine form). Understanding who the manifest Shreeji Maharaj is and His greatness leads to swaroopnishtha. Maharaj has subtly revealed His…

Asserted Topics: Remembering the superior experiences of the past (bliss of Bhagwan). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj explains that once a person truly realizes the divine nature of Bhagwan in their heart, this understanding never diminishes, even if adverse circumstances such as time or place arise. For…

Asserted Topics: The eternal, obstacle-free path to salvation. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj poses a question:“What is the extraordinary means by which the soul can attain salvation unfailingly, and what is the greatest obstacle that can cause one to falter on this path?” Thereafter, Maharaj Himself provides…

Asserted Topics: The characteristics of a Sant whose service is equivalent to service to Bhagwan and whose harm is equivalent to harm to Bhagwan. Key Points: Explanation: Shreeji Maharaj begins by addressing a question posed by Shukmuni. The query explores the mental and behavioral attributes of a devotee whose firm…

Asserted Topics: The elimination of all desires except for God. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shukmuni poses a question to Shreeji Maharaj: “How can one eliminate desires for all worldly objects and maintain desire solely for God?” Two means are mentioned: one is bhakti (devotion) toward God, and the…

Asserted Topics: Avoidance of susceptibility to the four obstacles. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj addressed the Santo and explained that wealth, women, and sons are objects that nurture attachment to the body and its pleasures. These attachments cause the intellect to falter, decisions to walk on the path…

Asserted Topics: Means to Eradicate Vasana (desires) and Whether the Greatness of God Eliminates or Increases Sin Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj posed the question: “Will you explain the verse of the Gita, viṣayā vinivartante nirāhārasya dehinaḥ…” When the saints provided explanations based on Ramanujacharya’s commentary, Maharaj…

Asserted Topics: The unity in multiplicity and divinity of the murti. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj first had the saints sing devotional hymns of loving devotion (prembhakti). He then spoke about a topic that greatly benefits those who practice meditation. Maharaj explained that Akshardham, Bhagwan’s abode, is…

Asserted Topics: Reflection on five essential themes. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj states that two things are deeply pleasing to Him, capturing His complete focus. Beyond these two matters, nothing else holds His interest. They represent the ultimate goals. The first is worshiping Paramatma with the conviction…

Asserted Topics: Who can subdue desires? Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj asked Shukmuni a question. There are two satsangis (members of the holy fellowship), both aged 20 years. Both possess steadfast nishchay (conviction), het-bhakti (affectionate devotion), vairagya (non-attachment), and dharma (moral integrity). One of them, due to prarabdha…

Asserted Topics: The reasons for falling from devotion to Bhagwan:Two causes of a devotee’s downfall in the path of devotion, understanding Bhagwan’s glory, and the joy of a selfless devotee in Bhagwan’s bliss. Key Points: Explanation: Maharaj explains that a jiva falls from devotion in two ways. First, by listening…

Asserted Topics: The glory of the murti (divine image of God) and guidance on handling attachments. Key Points: Explanation: Shreeji Maharaj expounded the glory of God’s murti by describing its divine nature. In the world, the five sensory pleasures—sound, touch, sight, taste, and smell—are experienced through different objects via separate…

Asserted Topics: The Greatness of Saints Who Subdue Mind and Senses Key Points: Explanation: Bhagwan Swaminarayan discussed the qualities of saints who are worthy of being served as Bhagwan. What virtues must such saints possess? To what extent must they regulate their physical and mental behaviors? A true saint subdues…

Asserted Topics: Striving for the pleasure of Bhagwan and characteristics of a true devotee. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut focuses on desiring and striving for the pleasure of Shreeji Maharaj. Maharaj first states that in acts related to bhakti (devotion), upasana (worship), seva (service), shraddha (faith), and dharmanishtha (adherence to…

Asserted Topics: The means to attain service in Akshardham, maintaining adherence to Dharma even in adversity, overcoming Prakruti, and the Vairagya (nonattachment) that stems from knowledge. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami asked Shreeji Maharaj, “What are the practices through which devotees who serve Bhagwan in Akshardham can…

Asserted Topics: Perform Mansi Puja according to the time and season. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut emphasizes the practice of Mansi Puja. It is a beautiful psychological method for fostering love and devotion toward Bhagwan. According to the guidance given in this Vachanamrut, performing Mansi Puja intensifies one’s affection toward…

Asserted Topics:Devotion in the form of Premlakshana Bhakti (intense love-filled devotion) should be performed with pure intentions. Key Points: Explanation: As devotional hymns centered on Premlakshana Bhakti were being sung in Maharaj’s presence, He reflected on the qualities highlighted in the hymns. Maharaj explained that Jeenabhai exemplified the traits of…

Asserted Topics:  The Wax-Coated Thread, Equivalence of Dharma and Bhakti Subject Addressed:The purpose of Bhagwan’s incarnation and Ekantik Dharma (holistic spiritual practice). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, with the inspiration of Maharaj, Shukmuni Swami posed a question to Gopalanand Swami. The question centered on how Bhakti (devotion) enables a…

Asserted Topics: The recognition of Swabhav (nature). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Dinanath Bhatt first asked a question:“Maharaj, Kal (time) is said to be a faculty of Bhagwan, and Karma (deeds) are those performed by the soul. But what exactly is Swabhav (nature)?” Maharaj replied:“The actions performed by a…

Asserted Topics: The flaws of a renunciate. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut addresses the defects of a renunciate. Maharaj explains that a renunciate (tyagi) who has renounced the world may possess two flaws that diminish the glory of Satsang (holy fellowship) and tarnish its reputation. These two flaws are kamna…