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Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut discusses the Swami-Sevak relationship. What is the ultimate relationship between the jiva (soul) and Paramatma (God)? What is the eternal bond between Maharaj and our atma? If we understand this relationship and learn to live by it, attaining liberation after death is not…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: (1) Maharaj said, “Today, I wish to ask questions to some of the senior santo.” He then posed a question to Anandanand Swami: “Sometimes, a person with limited intelligence is able to see their own faults and the virtues of others, whereas a person with…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is referred to as the Akhatar Dahapanu (misguided wisdom). Due to the inability to grasp the glory of Bhagwan (God) with one’s limited intellect, one attributes faults to Bhagwan. For this reason, Maharaj has used the term “Akhatar Dahya” (those who are misguided…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Swayamprakashanand Swami asked a question: “Are all incarnations of Bhagwan the same, or is there a higher and lower distinction among them?” The question is quite beautiful and deserves deep contemplation. It is vital for us to understand because we refer to…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut focuses on the attainment of vivekbal (the power of discernment). Muktanand Swami asked the question: “O Maharaj, between the drashta (the knower) and drashya (the seen), the thought (discernment) that lies in between keeps the two separate. In this case, what should be…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: Firstly, Ayodhyaprasadji Maharaj asked a question: “In this world, there may be a person who spends all day and night (twenty-four hours) in worldly affairs, such as farming, trading, employment, eating, drinking, giving and taking, etc., and who may engage in good or inappropriate actions,…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj explains the characteristics of a confirmed Satsangi and a great Satsangi. Maharaj states that the one who possesses three qualities—niyam (observance), nishchay (faith), and paksha (support)—can be called a confirmed Satsangi. First, one must firmly uphold the niyam (observances) given by…

Central Insights: Nishtha – The Ultimate Good Param Kalyan). Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut highlights the importance of nishtha in Bhagwan and is titled the “Vachanamrut of Param Kalyan” by the early saints. There are two concepts to understand on the path to salvation (kalyan): Mukti and Prapti. To be…

Asserted Topics: Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, when Shreeji Maharaj encouraged a session of questions and answers, Muktanand Swami asked, “In this world, there are various kinds of distractions that arise. How can a devotee of Bhagwan remain focused and experience inner happiness?” Regarding this question, how can a…

Asserted Topics: Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut focuses on the topic of the flourishing of a Sampradaya. A Sampradaya refers to the inheritance of knowledge that has been correctly passed down सम्यक् -प्रकृष्ट-दायभाग — samyakprakṛṣṭa-dāyabhāga, which has been preserved as a tradition. It represents an unbroken lineage of knowledge about…

Central Insights: Key Point: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is referred to by the senior santo as the discourse about the Minediya devotee. But what is a Minediya devotee? A Minediya devotee is one who, like a cat, quickly consumes acts of devotion such as meditation, circumambulation, and worship. There is a…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: Shriji Maharaj was listening to kirtan-bhakti (devotional singing). After the kirtan-bhakti was over, Maharaj remarked, “After listening to this kirtan, my mind became immersed in thought. Then I realized that having deep love for Bhagwan is indeed a great matter.” After this, Gopalanand Swami and…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: This Vachanamrut is about the process of purification. The old santo refer to this as the Vachanamrut of the goldsmith’s shop. In the goldsmith’s workshop, Maharaj explains that both purification and impurity are active processes. If one is not cautious, impurity will immediately be mixed…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj defines Moh (infatuation) by explaining that when Moh spreads within one’s heart, a person is unable to perceive their own faults. Therefore, not being able to see one’s own faults is the true form of Moh. Maharaj also discussed Moh in…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj says that in this world, the paths of a householder and a Tyagi (renunciate) are distinct. What is dignified for a householder appears disgraceful for a Tyagi, and what is dignified for a Tyagi appears disgraceful for a householder. Only…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj asks the question: “At times, one may experience bliss in sushupti (dreamless sleep) and the agitation is removed, while at other times, the agitation remains. What is the reason for this?” Maharaj Himself answers that the reason is rajogun (one of…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj explains that there is a great difference between the pratyaksh (manifest) form of Bhagwan and other mayik (material) forms. An ignorant soul, being extremely foolish, considers Bhagwan and these material forms to be similar, but they are not. The forms…

Central Insights: Key Points: Explanation: Maharaj was seated in the satsang assembly when Sadguru Premanand Swami was singing devotional songs focused on meditating on Bhagwan’s form. He was singing the kirtan “Vandu Sahajānand Rasrūp Anupam Sārane re lol.” After the singing, Shreeji Maharaj spoke, “The kirtans were sung very well.…