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Asserted Topics: Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj asked the paramhansas a question: If a devotee of Bhagwan encounters unfavorable circumstances, such as an attachment to worldly pleasures in youth, bad company, or exposure to misleading scriptures, what understanding ensures that their bhakti remains undisturbed? The paramhansas attempted…

Asserted Topics: The attainment of all objectives on the path to moksha (final liberation). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj poses the question: “Even though one perceives the world as perishable and recognizes God as the ocean of all happiness, why does the soul fail to concentrate its…

Asserted Topics: Compassion (Daya) and Affection (Sneh). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj initially discusses that the heart of a devotee naturally possesses Daya and Sneh. Of these, Sneh resembles honey, which sticks everywhere, while Daya is inclined to extend itself broadly. When Bharat showed compassion (Daya) toward…

Asserted Topics: The concept of Badhitanuvriti and the soul’s presence in the body. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut focuses on Badhitanuvriti. Badhitanuvriti refers to the resurgence of thoughts or tendencies that were once suppressed or deemed false. Shreeji Maharaj explains that when a memory of an object, which had been…

Asserted Topics: What type of devotion is disturbed by obstacles, and what type of devotion remains undisturbed by obstacles? Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, inspired by Shreeji Maharaj, Muktanand Swami asks,“What type of devotion is undisturbed by obstacles, and what type of devotion is susceptible to obstacles?” To this,…

Asserted Topics: The friendship between the jiva (soul) and the mana (mind). Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut focuses on the friendship between the jiva and the mana. Maharaj explains that the jiva and mana are intimate friends—so close that they are entirely devoted to one another. Their friendship is likened…

Asserted Topics: The Principle from Shreeji Maharaj’s Heart. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj addresses all devotees, saying, “I will now share the principle of my heart.” He emphasizes that anyone who desires their ultimate welfare should cultivate the following four practices: Maharaj states that this is His principle.…

Asserted Topics: The method to remain eternally happy. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut addresses the path to attaining eternal happiness. Shreeji Maharaj asked the assembly of Santo (saints), “What is the method for a devotee of God to always remain happy?” While the question is straightforward, Maharaj’s answer helps us…

Asserted Topics: The Gateway of Jnanpanu Subject of Discussion: Standing guard at the gateway of awareness (Jnanpanu). Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut focuses on Jnanpanu (awareness). Shreeji Maharaj addresses all Haribhakto (devotees), stating: “Our great Paramhansas possess a profound state of awareness and understanding. Listen to my words, and later,…

Asserted Topics: The claim that Vrindavan and Kashi do not face destruction even during Mahapralaya (the great dissolution). Key Points: Explanation: A Brahmin from the Madhvi Sampraday approached Maharaj, who posed a question: “In your Sampraday, Vrindavan is described as eternal, and in the Shaiva tradition, the same is said…

Asserted Topics: The means to subdue the indriyo (senses) and the mind, peace akin to nirvikalp samadhi (trance without self-consciousness), elimination of obstacles in devotion, and the wisdom akin to that of Sitaji. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj asked a question: “Is there a single method to…

Asserted Topics: Miraculous aspects of the path to ultimate liberation (Kalyan). Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is referred to as the “Miraculous Discourse.” A karamat (miracle) is an extraordinary event, such as a potent medicine producing incredible results or someone demonstrating supernatural abilities, like clairvoyance or telepathy. The process may…

Asserted Topics: Ways for a devotee of Bhagwan to retain Ekantik dharma (single-minded devotion) even in adverse circumstances of time and place. Key Points: To maintain Ekantik dharma, one must: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj illustrates, through His own example, how a devotee can sustain Ekantik dharma even in…

Asserted Topics: Malignant vasna (latent desires), means to develop preeti (love), identification of divine and demonic natures, sneh (affection) leading to vivek (discrimination) and vairagya (non-attachment), trustworthy reverence, compassion of great individuals, etc. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami first asked, “Maharaj, apart from Parmeshwar (Supreme God), there…

Asserted Topics: Performing bhakti (devotion) while staying aligned with one’s inherent qualities (ang). Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is known as The Proper Bandage. Maharaj gives an analogy: just as a brave warrior, wounded in battle, cannot rest or sleep until his bandages are properly adjusted, a mumukshu (one desiring…

Asserted Topics: Developing devotion for God through the principle of faithfulness. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is based on the principle of faithfulness. A faithful wife does not honor her husband merely because he is virtuous, wealthy, or powerful. Instead, her faithfulness lies in the steadfast adherence to her relationship.…

Asserted Topics: The Miraculous Account of Bharatji. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut highlights the miraculous account of Bharatji. Shreeji Maharaj states that no story in the Shrimad Bhagwat is as extraordinary as that of Bharatji. The sense of “miraculous” here pertains to the profound and transformative lessons this account offers…

Asserted Topics: Characteristics of diminished vasna. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Raghuveerji Maharaj begins by asking, “Why does the soul’s state differ between the wakeful state and the dream state?” To this, Maharaj replies, “The soul’s state in dreams is identical to its state during wakefulness. The vasna that…

Asserted Topics: The flaws of a renunciate. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut addresses the defects of a renunciate. Maharaj explains that a renunciate (tyagi) who has renounced the world may possess two flaws that diminish the glory of Satsang (holy fellowship) and tarnish its reputation. These two flaws are kamna…

Asserted Topics: The recognition of Swabhav (nature). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Dinanath Bhatt first asked a question:“Maharaj, Kal (time) is said to be a faculty of Bhagwan, and Karma (deeds) are those performed by the soul. But what exactly is Swabhav (nature)?” Maharaj replied:“The actions performed by a…

Asserted Topics:  The Wax-Coated Thread, Equivalence of Dharma and Bhakti Subject Addressed:The purpose of Bhagwan’s incarnation and Ekantik Dharma (holistic spiritual practice). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, with the inspiration of Maharaj, Shukmuni Swami posed a question to Gopalanand Swami. The question centered on how Bhakti (devotion) enables a…