Asserted Topics: Nischay in Bhagwan. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut focuses on nischay (conviction or firm faith). Maharaj says that we must first decide what the original form of Bhagwan in His divine abode is like. Once this decision is made, a devotee should worship and engage in the upasana…
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L-17 Nischay (Conviction)
Asserted Topics: The reasons why a devotee who initially praises later engages in criticism. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut discusses the shift from praise to criticism. Initially, Maharaj compassionately explains the powerful nature of Maya (the illusionary power of God), noting how someone who may seem virtuous when first entering…
L-16 Characteristics of Blunted and Eradicated Vasana (worldly desires)
Asserted Topics: Characteristics of intense, blunted, and eradicated vasana, as well as the traits of deceitful and proud individuals. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut is focused on the eradication of vasana. At the beginning of the discourse, Maharaj asked the paramhansas about the characteristics of one whose vasana has not…
L-15 The Example of the Bhungli (pearl millet) and the Cow in the Realization of the Soul
Asserted Topics: The nature of the Jeevatma (individual soul) and the principles of Sankhya, Yog, and Vedant. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut begins with Maharaj’s merciful words. The Jeev pervades all bodies through Adhyatma (spiritual), Adhibhoot (material), and Adhidev (divine) principles. Adhyatma refers to the subtle body, as expressed in…
L14 – On Liking and Views
Asserted Topics: The likings and views of Maharaj. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut discusses Maharaj’s likings and views. Shreeji Maharaj spoke to the Santo, mentioning that previous preceptors had their individual preferences. Each of these preceptors, in their writings, have occasionally narrated various things, but ultimately, they emphasize their own…
L-13 Remaining Undefeated by Adverse Place and Time
Asserted Topics: Even in adverse Desh and Kal (place and time), one does not face defeat. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Gopalanand Swami asks Brahmanand Swami a question: “What type of person remains undefeated by Desh, Kal, etc., and what type of person is subdued by them?” Swami states…
L-12 The Six Types of Faith
Asserted Topics: The six types of nishchay (faith) in Bhagwan. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut explains the six types of nishchay (faith). There are two main types of nishchay: one is savikalp nishchay (conditional faith), and the other is nirvikalp nishchay (unconditional faith). Establishing a connection between the intellect or…
L-11 Understanding of Saintly and Vicious People
Asserted Topics: The understanding of shastra (holy scriptures) by vicious and saintly people. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut discusses the understanding of vicious and saintly people. In this Vachanamrut, Shukmuni asks Maharaj how a vicious person and a saintly person grasp the teachings of the shastras. Maharaj replies by first…
L-10 The State of Being Unattached
Asserted Topics: What is the reason for developing deep or mild attachment toward Paramatma (Supreme God)? Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Nityanand Swami asked a question: In this world, why do some people become so attached to objects like women, etc., that they feel they would die if separated…
L-09 The Cause of the Emergence of Dharma and the Other Three
Asserted Topics: The cause of the emergence of Dharma, Jnan, Vairagya, and Bhakti. Main Points: Please refer to the explanation for details. Commentary: 1. Characteristics: Dharma: Dharati dhārayati vā lokānīti dharmaḥ(Dharma is that which upholds and supports all beings).Dharma jāneyah (Dharma is known through good conduct)as established by Shruti and…
L-08 voiding the Restlessness of the Senses and Acknowledging One’s Own Faults
Asserted Topics: Various topics. Main Points: Various topics have been discussed. Commentary: Why does a wise person find faults with a Sant (saint)? In response, Maharaj says that a wise person perceives inappropriate traits in his own nature, and with a deep sense of dveshbuddhi (intense dislike) towards those traits,…
L-07 Attaining Through the Indriyas, Antahkaran, and Experience
Asserted Topics: The means of knowledge that leads to the ultimate redemption of the Jeev (soul). Main Points: Commentary: his Vachanamrut discusses knowledge that is attained through the Indriyas, Antahkaran, and personal Anubhav (experience). Is the cause of the Jeev’s liberation Jnan or Bhakti? Or are there other means? In…
P-07 The Illusions of the Rope Trick Charmer
Asserted Topics: Understanding the nature of Bhagwan. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut is centered around the analogy of the rope trick charmer. Just as a rope charmer performs illusions before a king, first tying his weapons and climbing into the sky to fight the demons, the enemies of Indra, and…
P-06 The Ultimate Salvation of Those Firm in Upasana
Asserted Topics: Developing firmness in Upasana Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut emphasizes the importance of firmness in Upasana. What does it mean to have firmness in Upasana? It means to firmly believe that the Maharaj we have encountered is the master of all realms of creation, and to worship Him…
P-05 Self-Respect and Humility
Asserted Topics: Where to maintain self-respect and where to adopt humility. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Swayamprakashanand Swami asks Maharaj the question: “Where is it advisable to maintain self-respect, and where is it not? Where is it advisable to be humble, and where is it not?” In response, Maharaj…
P-04 Human Nature and Divine Nature
Asserted Topics: Firmness of conviction. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut emphasizes the importance of developing firmness in conviction. In the Vachanamrut, Munibava asked Brahmanand Swami a question: “At first, one may have firm conviction in Bhagwan, engage in devotion and remembrance, but later, upon seeing Bhagwan’s human actions, one’s conviction…
P-03 Munibava’s Question, Intelligence That that leads to liberation
Asserted Topics: Only the wisdom that aids in one’s spiritual progress is considered true wisdom, and one should love Bhagwan with a nirgun (without the influence of the three gunas) mindset. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Munibava asked Brahmanand Swami a question: “Even when one has received the grace…
P-02 The Secrets of Sankhya and Yog
Asserted Topics: The principles of Sankhya and Yog. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj begins by saying, “Bring the Moksha Dharma scripture, and let’s discuss the chapters of Sankhya and Yog.” After the scripture was brought, Nityanand Swami started reading. Maharaj then elaborated on the hidden meaning, saying that…
P-01 For the Wise, and the Attainment of True Understanding
Asserted Topics: How can one completely withdraw the mind from Panch Vishay and remove its influence? Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj asks the senior Paramhansas and devotees, “If a person has affection for Bhagwan and is firm in dharma, but lacks proper understanding, he will not regard even…
L-06 Purity of Association
Asserted Topics: In this Vachanamrut, many questions have been raised, leading to discussions on a variety of topics and key points. Commentary: The Rare Attainment After Satsang: After joining Satsang, what is the rarest attainment? Maharaj states that it is difficult to become an Ekantik Bhakta (single-minded devotee), one who…
L-05 Conquering the Indriyas and Antahkaran
Asserted Topics: In this Vachanamrut, many questions have been posed. Thus, various topics and issues have been discussed. Commentary: Here, Maharaj posed a question to the Santo about what deceit and hypocrisy are, and how deceitful and hypocritical individuals can be identified. He explained that concealing one’s weaknesses and impurities…