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Asserted Topics: Elaboration on the remedy for the removal of Moh (delusion). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Sadguru Muktanand Swami posed a question: “Oh Maharaj, what is the nature of Moh? And what is the remedy to remove Moh?” In response, Maharaj first explained the nature of Moh. Maharaj…

Asserted Topics: To remove Panch Vishay (the five sense objects) from the soul. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj says that one who desires to attain Atyantik Kalyan (ultimate liberation) and become a sage like Narad or Sanak should reflect upon what He is about to explain. He then…

Asserted Topics: Atmagnan (knowledge that one is truly the soul, not the body) and the path of amorous devotion are both paths leading to liberation, yet both also carry the danger of causing a fall. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj explains that there are two methods for a…

Asserted Topics: Maintaining Akhand Smruti (constant remembrance of God). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj poses a question: Suppose a devotee follows the Dharma (moral duties) prescribed by the scriptures and also engages in the worship of Bhagwan (God), but faces a situation where either Bhakti or Dharma…

Asserted Topics: Devotion towards Bhagwan with fidelity and the devotee’s stance. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut emphasizes the importance of firm faith and steadfastness in Satsang. Maharaj instructs that a devotee of Bhagwan must maintain unwavering fidelity (pativrata) towards Shreeji Maharaj (Bhagwan) and show courage in upholding Satsang. In a…

Asserted Topics: Are Vidhi–Nishedh (the do’s and don’ts) true or false? And the nature of the mind. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj first asked the junior Santo about the perspective of some people in the world who, like barbarians, claim there is no difference between the water…

Asserted Topics: Spiritual poverty. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami asked Maharaj, “A devotee of Bhagwan is mindful not to possess any nature that hinders his worship of Bhagwan, yet some inappropriate nature still remains. What is the reason for this? Despite having the desire to eradicate internal…

Asserted Topics: …… Characteristics of Yagna. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj narrates the story from the Puranas regarding the origin of Ekadashi. The son of Nadijangh, Murdanav, performed intense austerities and received a boon from Brahma that he would not be slain by any being created by him.…

Asserted Topics: Firm faith in the divine form of God (Swaroop Nishtha) Key Point: Explanation: This Vachanamrut emphasizes Swaroop Nishtha—firm faith in God’s divine form. By the word Swaroop, Maharaj refers to the murti (divine form) of God. The form of God is eternal, divine, and with attributes. God’s form…

Asserted Topics: The nurturing of sakar nischay (form-based conviction) in Bhagwan and the characteristics of gnan (knowledge), vairagya (non-attachment), and bhakti (devotion). Key Points: Explanation: In the first part of this Vachanamrut, Maharaj explains the importance of nurturing the “seed” that leads to liberation, likening it to the care one…

Asserted Topics: The binding and non-binding nature of actions. Key Point: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj states that upon hearing scriptures such as the Mahabharat, Ramayan, Puranas, or Smriti texts, some souls understand them only in relation to dharma (morality), artha (worldly prosperity), and kam (worldly desires). That is, they…

Asserted Topics: The politics of the path to liberation. Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is about Rajneeti (politics). It explains how to assume control of power, the actions and reactions necessary to gain power, and the means to ensure that once power is obtained, it remains securely in one’s hands…

Asserted Topics: The divine murti (form) of Bhagwan and its impact or glory. Key Point: By understanding the glory of Shreeji Maharaj’s murti, no obstacles remain on the path to salvation. Commentary: This Vachanamrut is referred to as the “Radiance Vachanamrut.” The word tej (Radiance) can mean both light and…

Asserted Topics: Achieving Tadatmakpanu (oneness with God). Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami asked Maharaj whether a Sant who attains oneness with Bhagwan does so through Samadhi or if there is another method? In response, Maharaj first explained the definition of Tadatmakpanu and then described the means to…

Asserted Topics: Maintaining enmity towards one’s swabhav (nature). Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut emphasizes maintaining enmity towards one’s swabhav. Enmity towards one’s own swabhav is the primary cause for its eradication. Mere austerities and fasting cannot uproot the enemies such as lust, anger, etc. There are many ascetics and renunciates,…

Asserted Topics: Swaroopnishtha and Dharmanishtha. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami raised a question: There are two types of steadfastness—one is like Swaroopnishtha (steadfastness in God’s form), which Arjun exemplified, and the other is like Dharmanishtha (steadfastness in Dharma), which was seen in King Yudhishthir. Often, when one…

Asserted Topics: Understanding God with or without the 24 elements of Maya. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj asked the munis a question: Some devotees believe that God’s form includes the 24 elements of Maya, while others believe that God’s form is purely spiritual (chaitanyamay) and free from these…

Asserted Topics: Two types of Kusang (evil association) that must be avoided. Key Points: Understanding the viewpoints of the atheist and the dry Vedantist. Explanation: Maharaj says, “I have reflected on all aspects, and I have realized that among all the forms of kusang (evil association) in this world, the…

Asserted Topics: Listening to the scriptures and doctrines of a shushkajnani (one who possesses dry knowledge) destroys upasana (worship) from the heart of the soul. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj is deeply saddened, and tears begin to fall from His lotus eyes. Maharaj says, “Today, I listened to…

Asserted Topics: Do individuals in samadhi (spiritual trance) experience an increase in knowledge and the strength of the senses? Key Points: Explanation:  In this Vachanamrut, the topic of discussion is whether individuals in samadhi experience an increase in knowledge and the strength of the body and senses. The santo were…

Asserted Topics: The best means for attaining Kalyan. Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj emphasizes that all the scriptures and texts explaining the means to attain Kalyan have been carefully studied. The central tenet across all these texts is that Bhagwan is the ultimate Karta-Harta (doer and undoer)…