Posts Written BySwaminarayan Chintan

Asserted Topics: Duties between a mumukshu (seeker of liberation) and a Sadguru. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj explains that if a Sant is in charge of four Sadhus and knows how to manage them with understanding and humanity, then the Sadhus will stay happily under his care. If…

Asserted Topics: The rope of death – The reason for falling from the path of liberation. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj speaks about how a Sant (true saint) in this world does not feel joy or sorrow upon witnessing someone’s loss or gain of material possessions. However,…

Asserted Topics: Eradicating Maya and worshipping Bhagwan, and how actions connected to Bhagwan become supremely powerful. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj discusses: “All of you Muni Mandal (santos), Brahmachari (celibate disciples), householders, members of the holy fellowship, attendants, and residents of Ayodhya, are all considered my followers.…

Asserted Topics: The characteristics of daivi (divine) and asuri (demonic) souls. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj asks Muktanand Swami a question: “When someone perceives a fault in a devotee, do they see the same number of faults as they initially perceived, or do they perceive more?” Muktanand…

Asserted Topics: Nirgun Preeti (Love beyond attributes). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj posed a question. He asked, “If a devotee of Bhagwan becomes guna-atit (transcendent of the three gunas) and behaves only as Satta (mere existence or spiritual entity), such a person is beyond Sattvagun, which brings…

Asserted Topics: The topic is about the Sagun and Nirgun qualities of Akshar. Key Point: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Bhagwadanand Swami asks Maharaj, “O Maharaj! How are infinite universes residing on each hair of Bhagwan’s body?” In the Bhagavatam, Brahmaji prays as follows: क्वाहं तमोमहदहंखचराग्निवार्भूसंवेष्टिताण्डघटसप्तवितस्तिकायः ।क्वैदद्विधाविगणिताण्डपराणुचर्च्यावातावरोमविवरस्य च ते महित्वम् ॥…

Asserted Topics: Giving up maan (ego). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shriji Maharaj begins with merciful words. Maharaj says that one who desires to attain Paramatma (the Supreme God) should consider it a great fortune to receive the opportunity to serve Bhagwan or His devotees. This service should be…

Asserted Topics: Offering an additional prostration (Dandvat Pranam). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj was residing at His residence in Gadhada. In the morning, after completing His daily rituals and worship, He offered a full prostration (dandvat pranam) to the idol of Shri Krishna Bhagwan. On this particular day,…

Asserted Topics: The practice of inherent virtues and the mystery of the Pancham and Dasham Skandh. Key Points: Explanation: Maharaj asked the assembly, “What basic virtue do you possess that cannot be eradicated by place, time, actions, or associations? Whoever has such an inherent virtue, please share it.” Following this,…

Asserted Topics: What does it mean to enter into Vasudev? Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut speaks about entering into Vasudev Bhagwan (God). Shreeji Maharaj discusses the types of entry: worldly entry, entry into deities, and entry into Maharaj Himself. Maharaj explains that a worldly person immediately places faith in someone…

Asserted Topics: How to overcome one’s Prakṛuti (natural tendencies). Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut addresses the challenge of overcoming one’s Swabhav (natural tendencies). Maharaj refers to a verse from the Bhagavad Gita: सदृशं चेष्टते स्वस्याः प्रकृतेर्ज्ञानवानपि ।प्रकृतिं यान्ति भूतानि निग्रहः किं करिष्यति ॥ sadrusham cheṣṭate svasyāḥ prakṛuter jñānavān api;prakṛitim yānti…

Asserted Topics: Methods to maintain constant contemplation on God. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj begins by inviting a question-and-answer session. At this time, Muktanand Swami asks, “What are the methods to maintain constant concentration on the form of God?” In response, Shreeji Maharaj explains that there are…

Asserted Topics: Self-realization and the salvation of the soul. Main Points: Explanation: Maharaj said, “Today, I experienced deep sleep. During that sleep, I pondered a lot, and the decision I reached, I will now share with you: Even before I came to Ramanand Swami, I could clearly see my Atma…

Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj asks the paramhansas whether the 24 elements—such as the senses and antahkaran (inner faculty), which are products of maya (illusion) and associated with the jiv—are inert or conscious. The paramhansas responded that the elements are indeed conscious. Their reasoning was that when…

Asserted Topics: The methods and fruits of firm Nishkami observance. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj speaks about the essential aspect of Moksha (final liberation). He explains how our internal attitude should be to please God. Maharaj states that He will first share His own experiences, and afterward, everyone…

Asserted Topics: The attachment of family relations. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is referred to as the “Vachanamrut of the Thorn Tree.” Maharaj explains that in this world, family relations are like the branches of a thor tree, or the branches of a vata (banyan) or pipal tree. Even if…

Asserted Topics: Association with Brahm through contemplation. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj had Pragji Dave narrate the Kapil Gita from the Shrimad Bhagwat. Once the narration ended, Maharaj spoke on the spiritual principles. Paramatma Shreeji Maharaj is eternally present in His divine abode, Akshardham, surrounded by countless liberated…

Asserted Topics: Gold and women are highly binding. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj says that the Shrimad Bhagwat and other holy scriptures are the truth. Whatever is stated in these scriptures occurs exactly as described; there is no deviation from it. For example, if an eclipse is predicted…

Asserted Topics: The characteristics of one whose mind is firmly attached to the form of Bhagwan. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is about intense attachment to Bhagwan. Maharaj explains that a devotee whose mind is firmly attached to the murti of Bhagwan exhibits the following traits: Even if they are…

Asserted Topics: The lifeline of a devotee. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut focuses on the “lifeline” of devotees. In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj clearly explains His nature. At the beginning of the discourse, Pragji Dave remarked that there is no scripture like the Shrimad Bhagwat (Bhagavatam). It uniquely demonstrates the power…

Asserted Topics: The great ones are only pleased when no malicious intent remains within. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shriji Maharaj asked Muktanand Swami: “What causes you to get angry, and how severe must the cause be for you to get angry?” He further added: “Personally, I do not…