Posts Written BySwaminarayan Chintan

Asserted Topics: Five sense objects of a devotee, and of a non-devotee Key Points: Explanation Every embodied being cannot subsist without the influence of the five sensory objects. Whether one is a devotee, a non-devotee, or a liberated soul (mukta), they cannot remain unaffected by these sensory stimuli. However, there’s…

Asserted Topics: Among all the means to please God, which is the strongest? Key Points: Explanation The term ‘Ashray’ (refuge) is multi-faceted: Ashray: A place of rest, like a home. Ashray: A nurturer or guardian, similar to parents for children. Ashray: A protector for those who seek shelter. Ashray: To…

Asserted Topics: Why, despite God being the source of endless happiness, are we so easily distracted by temporary worldly things? And even after discovering and connecting with God, who represents pure bliss, why do some of His followers still feel pain and sadness? Key Points: Explanation God has arranged this…

Asserted Topics: A way or means to safeguard one’s own Salvation. Key Points: Explanation Then, addressing the Santo, Shrījī Maharaj said, “Either you ask Me a question or I will ask you all a question.” Thereupon, the Santo said, ‘You may ask, Maharaj.” Then Shrījī Maharaj replies, “There is an…

Asserted Topics: Who is the true Renunciator? Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Maharaj says that a person who, despite renouncing the world and adopting the garb of a renunciate, still finds attachment towards objects apart from the divine form of God, should be likened to a pauper standing before…

Asserted Topics: The power of attachment towards one’s birthplace. Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Shreeji Maharaj explains that an ignorant person, even if he has renounced the world, can’t easily let go of the love for his birthplace. This indicates that the person is still deeply attached to the…

Asserted Topics: One’s own mind should be inquired. Key Points: Explanation This Vachanāmrut is about creating a personal ledger where debits and credits of vasana are kept. We owe it to ourselves to settle these accumulated vasana and to move closer to God. Without addressing them, one’s debts of vasana…

Asserted Topics: The clarity and resolution in understanding the states of Savikalp and Nirvikalp. Key Points: The reason for the different understanding between the state of Savikalp and Nirvikalpa. A true theory of describing Brahma. Explanation In this Vachanāmrutam, a Vedanti Brahmin arrived in the assembly. Maharaj questioned him, emphasizing…

Asserted Topics: Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Muktaanand Swami asked Maharaj, “O Maharaj! What is called Savikalp Samadhi and what is called Nirvikalp Samadhi?” Shriji Maharaj replied, “One whose mind is engaged in the form of God does not have inauspicious desires, even if they are in a Savikalp…

Asserted Topics: Understanding the means of having many forms Key Points: The meaning of Bahubhavan Explanation In this particular Vachanāmrutam, Nrusinhanand Swami has raised the question: ‘Ekoham Bahu Syam Prajayey’ which means the one God became manifold during the time of creation. How should we interpret this? We consider God…

Asserted Topics: Clarifying Vidhi-Nishedh (do’s and dont’s) in the path of salvation. Key Points: Developing strength towards Vidhi and Nishedh. Explanation In the assembly of saints and devotees, Vedantic Brahmins too were seated. Observing them, Shriji Maharaj asked, ‘What would be the understanding of someone who claims that Vidhi and…

Asserted Topics: Devotees of God do not aspire for the 4 types of Mukti Key Points: Do not aspire for anything other than the service of God. Explanation In this Vachanamrut, five types of liberation are described in the verses: 1. Salokya 2. Sashti 3. Samipya 4. Sarupya 5. Ekatva.…

Asserted Topics: True love is characterized by unbroken remembrance of God. Key Points: Our heart’s devotion to Maharaj can be gauged by our constant remembrance of God’s Image, which serves as a test. Explanation What is the essence of love towards God? In Vachanamrut 11, Maharaj describes the nature of…

Asserted Topics: Is God with a form (Sakar) or formless (Nirakar)? Key Points: Always remember that God has a form. Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Gopalanand Swami asks a question regarding whether God is formless or with form. Some Vedantists claim that God has no form and prach such Shruties to…

Asserted Topics: Characteristics of Devotees with Four Different Propensities. Key Points: Explanation This Vachanamrut discusses the propensities of devotees of the God. First and foremost, understanding what a propensity is will be beneficial. Each individual lives their life in a unique manner. In Satsang, everyone aims for spiritual progress, and…

Asserted Topics: Characteristics of Devotees with Four Different Propensities. Key Points: Explanation This Vachanamrut discusses the propensities of devotees of the God. First and foremost, understanding what a propensity is will be beneficial. Each individual lives their life in a unique manner. In Satsang, everyone aims for spiritual progress, and…

Asserted Topics:  Explanation and renunciation of the four types of Kusangi. Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj gracefully said that a devotee of Bhagavan daily after  worshipping, and praising should seek that, ‘O Maharaj! please protect me from kusangi.’ There are four types of Kusangi. First one is Kudapanthi,…

Asserted Topics: What is Antardrashti?  Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Sadguru Brahmanand Swami asked a question, ‘ It takes huge effort to keep vrutti on Bhagavan while it stays in front of worldly objects itself. What is the reason for this?  Then Shreeji Māharāj said that those who are…

Asserted Topics: Distinction of intellect and its sharpness. Key Points: Sharpness of intellect is only true if one gets insight into the path of salvation.  Explanation This Vachanāmrut is about the sharp intellect. Shreeji Māharāj says that one who has a sharp intellect, attains the Brahma (Bhagavan or Paramatma). ‘दृश्यते…

Asserted Topics: Determination of bhagavan can be done only by bhagavan. Key Points: Māharāj builds his determination, residing within us. Explanation  In this Vachanamrut, Purnanand swami asked a question : ten senses are of rajas nature (of Maya), four consciences are of sattva nature (of Maya). Therefore, all senses and…

Asserted Topics: Knowing bhagwan by four scriptures Key Points: Explanation The katha of Moksha Dharma was being read in the courtyard of Dãdã Khãchar, arranged by Shreeji Maharaj. In the katha, one topic came up that if one understands the form of bhagwan by four scriptures Sankhya, Yog, Vedant and…