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Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, five types of liberation are described in the verses: 1. Salokya 2. Sashti 3. Samipya 4. Sarupya 5. Ekatva. Why then, only four types of salvation are mentioned in Vachanamrut? The answer is that even if one attains the first four types…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation What is the essence of love towards God? In Vachanamrut 11, Maharaj describes the nature of love as being in accordance with the desires of the one who is loved. It is characteristic of love not to forsake the will of the beloved. Similarly, in…

Central Insights: Key Points: 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 support their view, while others, such as Narad, Shuk, Sanakadi, who are great devotees of God,…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, the question arises: Why does Akash undergo dissolution? To clarify this, it is stated that Akash has two forms: Shreeji Maharaj emphasizestheclarity inunderstandingthat while physical Akash undergoes creation and dissolution, Chidakash, the spiritual Akash, is eternal and does not experience such changes.…

Central Insights: 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 each person has a distinct path to…

Central Insights: 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, second Shushkvedanti, third Shaktipanthi, fourth Nastik. In the path of…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Sadguru Brahmanand Swami asks a question: “It requires immense effort to keep our vrutti (focused consciousness) on Bhagwan, while it effortlessly remains engaged in worldly objects. Why is this so?” In response, Shreeji Maharaj explains that for those who are true devotees…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation This Vachanāmrut is about the sharp intellect. Shreeji Māharāj says that one who has a sharp intellect, attains the Brahma (Bhagavan). दृश्यते त्वग्रया बुद्धया सूक्ष्मया सूक्ष्मदर्शिभिः dṛśyate tv agrayā buddhayā sūkṣmayā sūkṣmadarśibhiḥ(Kaṭhopaniṣad 1.3.11) it is said in kathopanishad. Do those who know a lot about…

Central Insights: Key Points: 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 consciences belong to Maya, and bhagavan is beyond it. Then how come the determination of bhagavan…

Central Insights: 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 Panchratra, then he is considered…

Central Insights: 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 Bhagwat in the discourse between King Janak and the nine Yogeshwars,…

Central Insights: 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 come a gyani devotee is special?” Santos…

Central Insights: 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. Here, what is salvation? That…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, by the inspiration of Maharaj, Muktanand swami asked a question: O Maharaj! When a devotee of Bhagwan engages in remembrance of Bhagwan, how can the forces of nature (Three modes of nature-Maya: Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) can be overcome in his heart? Thereafter…

Central Insights: 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 that He is indeed God, along with theism…

Central Insights: 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 from desires is the hallmark of an ekāntik devotee. Even if a person…

Central Insights: 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.” Then, Brahmanand Swami inquired, “How…

Central Insights: 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 this Vachanamrut, Swami Svayamprakashanand poses a question about how the virtues of Satya and Shaucha, which are eternally…

Central Insights: 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, Shriji Maharaj also describes the characteristics of one with…