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Asserted Topics: Solving the misinterpretations behind the scriptures Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Shriji Maharaj uses the example of the Bhagvat to discuss the terminology used in scriptures. Scriptures sometimes describe God as having form (Sagun), and at other times as formless (Nirgun). This can lead the reader to…

Asserted Topics: A seeker should cultivate an understanding of the qualities of a true saint. Key Points: Virtues of a satpurush (true saint) are manifested in a seeker only when the seeker maintains divine intellect towards the satpurush and feels remorse for his own flaws and insignificance. Explanation In this…

Asserted Topics: God forever resides in the 8 types of Mūrti and His Saints Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Shreeji Māharāj says: “In Samvat 1869 whenever I entered Samādhi, it seemed as though I traveled to Purushottam-puri and resided within the idol of Jagannathji. Through the eyes of that…

Asserted Topics: The True Nature of Violent and Non-Violent Dharma Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Shriji Maharaj posed a question: What is the definition of dharma? Provide an answer according to the scriptures. Even the violent kings who came for refuge would neither kill a living being nor allow…

Asserted Topics: Doing Satsang (association with saints) for the Ultimate Salvation. Key Points: Explanation Here Kakabhai from Rojka asks Nityanand Swāmi: “There is a voice within us that tells us to indulge in worldly desires and another that says to stay away from it. Who are these two?” Thereupon Nityanand…

Asserted Topics: The form of God is resides with His Akshardham Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj initiates the discourse with a question-and-answer session. Somlakhachar inquires: “God forgives all offenses of His devotees, but which offense does He not forgive?” Maharaj responds, “God forgives all offenses except for the…

Asserted Topics:  The form of nishthā coupled with God’s greatness. Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanamrut, Muktānand Swāmi prayed to Mahārāj, saying that the previous day you had discussed a very profound matter with Dādā Khāchar, which we all wish to hear. Then, Shriji Mahārāj explained that a devotee who…

Asserted Topics: The form of Lust Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Yogivarya Gopālanand Swāmi asked Shreeji Maharaj: “What is the form of kām (lust)?” To this, Maharaj replied that vīrya (semen) itself is the form of kām. There was a concern raised that vīrya is one of the seven…

Asserted Topics: Understanding is measured in time of hardship Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Shreeji Māharāj says that The extent of a person’s vairāgya and understanding, can be measured only when he encounters vishays (object of five senses), or in times of hardship, but not otherwise. That being so,…

Asserted Topics: Salvation for Seventy-one generations Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Surā khāchar says that when a devotee of God is born in a household, Seventy-one generations of that household attain salvation. But, many in that family may even be enemies of Bhagvãn and His saints. In what way…

Asserted Topics: The one who deserves the please and grace of Māharāj. Key Points: Explanation In this Vachanāmrut, Shreeji Māharāj says that anyone who has anger, envy, treachery or arrogance will not get along with Him and will not be considered a devotee. Anyone who is firm on the 5…

Asserted Topics: Do not invalidate righteousness under the pretext of Knowledge. Key Points: The one who invalidates righteousness under the pretext of knowledge are Asur (Evil minded) Those learned individuals who negate Dharma are Asur (Evil).  Explanation Shreeji Māharāj says that those learned individuals who use their knowledge or their…

Asserted Topics: Multiple  Key Points: Multiple Explanation In this Vachanamrutam, Shreeji Maharaj asks, “place, time, action, association, mantra, meditation, initiation and scripture are 8 elements that when present purify the mind. If these 8 elements are bad, then it pollutes the mind. Do these 8 elements have any impact from…