Asserted Topics: Characteristics of conquering the mind. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami posed a question to Maharaj, quoting the shloka from “Maniratnamala“: “जितं जगत् केन मनो हि येन” (jitaṃ jagat kena mano hi yena), meaning “He who conquers his mind conquers the world.” He asked how one…
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S-02 Developing Love for God’s Murti
Asserted Topics: How does a devotee develop intense love for God’s Murti? How do God and great Santo develop love for a mumukshu? Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Swayamprakashanand Swami asked a question: How does a devotee develop intense love for God’s Murti? This question is quite complex. Love…
S-03 Shravan, Manan, Nididhyas, and Sakshatkar
Asserted Topics: What is superior, direct worship or mental worship? Characteristics of Shravan, Manan, Nididhyas, and Sakshatkar. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Swayamprakashanand Swami asked Shreeji Maharaj, “Maharaj, one devotee performs direct worship of God with various physical materials, and another performs mental worship with imagined materials. Who is…
S-04 Discernment between Atma and Anatma
Asserted Topics: Clear discernment between Atma (soul) and Anatma (non-soul). Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut focuses on the clear identification of Atma and Anatma. Swayamprakashanand Swami asked a question: “Maharaj, how can we clearly understand the distinction between Atma and Anatma so that we do not confuse them as one?”…
S-05 Anvay – Vyatirek
Asserted Topics: Eradication of Vasana and the Secret of Darshan, the Nature of Anvay and Vyatirek. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami asked Maharaj a question regarding the powerful single method for eradicating Vasana (worldly desires or impressions). Maharaj replied that Bhakti (devotion) accompanied by the knowledge of…
S-06 The State of Each Consciousness and the Four Types of Speech
Asserted Topics: How do the other two Avastha reside within one Avastha? Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Nityanand Swami asked how the other two Avastha reside within one Avastha. Before answering this question, Shreeji Maharaj clarified that the state in which the Jeev enjoys the objects of senses is…
S-07 The Field of Naimisharanya
Asserted Topics: What is Naimisharanya Kshetra from a spiritual perspective? (Or what place is considered as such?) Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, it is mentioned in the first canto of the Bhagwat that Sut Purani narrated the story of Bhagwat to Sanakadik Rishis in Naimisharanya Kshetra. The Sanakadik Rishis…
S-08 The Nature of Jealousy
Asserted Topics: The nature of jealousy. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut is about the nature of jealousy. Chaitanyanand Swami asked the question, “What is the nature of jealousy?” Shreeji Maharaj replied that ego in one’s heart gives rise to jealousy, and the characteristic of jealousy is such that when someone…
S-09 Prevalence of Yugadharm, and What Is Sthan?
Asserted Topics: What is the reason for the prevalence of the Yugadharm in the heart? Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami asks a question: “Oh Maharaj! What is the reason for the prevalence of the Yugadharm (properties of different times or eras) in the heart of a person?”…
S-10 Atmadrashti, Bahirdrashti
Asserted Topics: The two types of people: Dharmi (pious) and Adharmi (evil), and the distinction between Atmadrashti (internal vision) and Bahirdrashti (external vision). Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj, accompanied by a group of Santo, arrived at the village of Khambhada from Kundal. There, Maharaj addressed the villagers. In…
S-11 Purush Prayatna and God’s Grace
Asserted Topics: Purush Prayatna and God’s Grace. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut is about effort and God’s grace. Maharaj explains the extent to which one’s effort contributes to one’s Salvation and the role of God’s grace. Muktanand Swami asked, “Maharaj, It is said in the scriptures that one achieves his…
S-12 Reflection on the Soul
Asserted Topics: Which qualities in a Sant are permanent and which are transient, and Atmavichar. Main Points: Commentary: Nirvikaranand Swami asked, “Which qualities in a Sant are permanent and which are transient?” This question is somewhat complex and can be contemplated from various perspectives. Each perspective will be meaningful to…
S-13 Nishchay Talya Na Talya Nu
Asserted Topics: Nishchay made by one’s own mind tends to waver easily. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Muktanand Swami posed a question: If someone initially has Nishchay (firm faith / Conviction) in Bhagwan but then loses it, did they ever truly have Nishchay? In response, Swayamprakashanand Swami stated that…
S-14 Pramad and Moh
Asserted Topics: Pramad and the Karma of the Sthul and Sukshma bodies. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Swayamprakashanand Swami has asked a question: “Bhagwan has said in the Gita that those who attain God’s abode like Vaikunth never return. ‘यद्गत्वा न निवर्तन्ते तद्धाम परमं मम।’ (Yad gatvā na nivartante…
S-15 Mugdha, Madhya, and Proudha
Asserted Topics: The highest form of devotion. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj asked the saints a question. Among the two types of devotees of Bhagwan, one has extreme affection for Bhagwan and cannot remain without His Darshan (divine sight) even for a moment. His love is visibly intense.…
S-16 Mugdha, Madhya, and Proudha
Asserted Topics: Narnarayan Bhagwan performs Tap (penance) for the sake of His devotees. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut discusses the Tap of Narnarayan Rishi. Paramanand Swami asked the question, “Shree Narnarayan Rishi is performing Tap at Badrikashram for the ultimate good and happiness of all human beings in Bharat Khand…
S-17 On the Differences Among the Muktas and the Twig of the Tamarind Tree
Asserted Topics: The differences among the Muktas (liberated souls). Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut focuses on the differences among the Muktas (liberated souls). Maharaj explains why not all devotees of Bhagwan who are liberated appear to be at the same level. Why are there different stages among them? To clarify…
S-18 The Saline Land
Asserted Topics: Kusang (evil company) is a factor that nurtures and protects one’s weaknesses. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut is referred to by great saints as the “Vachanamrut of the flood of Kusang” (evil company). Maharaj has explained how a person’s heart and life become a breeding ground for bad…