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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…

Asserted Topics: How is Bhagawat Dharma nourished and the doors to salvation(Mōkṣha) opened? Key Points: Explanation This Vachanāmrut is about nourishing Bhagwat Dharma and opening the doors to salvation (Mōkṣha). In this Vachanāmrut, Muktanand Swami asks: “How is Bhagwat Dharma nourished, as mentioned in the 11th canto of the Shrimad…

Asserted Topics: The Gyani devotee is an excellent devotee.  Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Shreeji Māharāj asked the following question: “Shri Krishna bhagwan describes four kinds of devotees in the Gita and identifies a Gyāni devotee to be the best. Each devotee has equal determination of bhagwan. Then how…

Asserted Topics: The extraordinary cause of salvation.  Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Shreeji Māharāj encourages to ask questions. Then, Muktanand Swami asked: “What is the means to attain extraordinary salvation?”  Shreeji Māharāj responds: “The knowledge of the divine form and glory of bhagwan are the two means to salvation.…

Asserted Topics:  What are the factors that disturb the hearts of devotees? Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, by the inspiration of Māharāj, Muktanand swāmi asked a question: O Māharāj! When a devotee of bhagwan engages in remembrance of bhagwan, how can the forces of nature (Three modes of nature-Maya:…

Asserted Topics: The reason for developing extraordinary love for God. Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Muktānand Swāmi posed a question: “O Maharaj! What is the reason behind developing extraordinary love for God?” In response, Shreeji Maharaj stated: “One reason is having faith in the personality of Paramātmā, believing firmly…

Asserted Topics: Key factor behind removing vāsanās (worldly desires) and the means to do this. Key Points: Explanation This Vachanamrut focuses on the importance of avoiding vāsanās (desires). Shriji Maharaj starts with a gracious statement, emphasizing that avoiding vāsanās is a major means to spiritual growth. Living a life free…

Asserted Topics: Methods to maintain unwavering patience. Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami first asked, “What is the method for maintaining patience when faced with kām (lust), krodh (anger), lobh (greed), and bhay (fear)?” In response, Maharaj said, “When ātmanishṭhā (self-realization) becomes extremely firm, patience will not waver.”…

Asserted Topics: The reasons for the manifestation of virtues such as Satya (truth) and Shaucha (cleanliness) in devotees of God. Key Points: Even with a conviction in God, if a devotee lacks the right attitude and mistreats true devotees, virtues will not manifest. Instead, demonic qualities will arise. Explanation In…

Asserted Topics: Faith in God through an understanding of His elements Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Swami Nrusinhanand asks, “What kind of thoughts arise in those who lack conviction (nischay) in God?” Then, Paramchaitanyanand Swami inquires, “What kind of state is experienced by those who have complete conviction?” Finally,…

Asserted Topics: What is the distinction between Sharir and Shariri? Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Shriji Maharaj specifically discusses the relationship between God, the jīva (soul), and the world, describing it as a sharir-shariri relationship. God is the shariri (soul), and the jīva and the world are His sharir…

Asserted Topics: The creation and the destruction of the sky and the different kinds of strengths in God like knowledge, etc. Key Points: Explanation In this discourse, the question posed is about the process of creation and dissolution of space. Maharaj explains the method and clarifies that physical space and…