Asserted Topics:  The Swami-Sevak (master-servant) relationship. 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…

Asserted Topics: The questions asked by six different Sadguru santo. 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…

Asserted Topics: The Akhatar Dahapanu (misguided wisdom). 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…

Asserted Topics: The distinction between avatar and avatari. 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…

Asserted Topics: The methods to attain strength on the path of Bhagwan. 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…

Asserted Topics: The three virtues of Atmanishtha (firm faith in one’s Self as the soul), Pativrata, and Dasbhav (servitude). 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,…

Asserted Topics: Characteristics of a confirmed Satsangi: Observance, Faith, and Support. 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,…

Asserted Topics: 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: Understanding the methods to avoid distractions. 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?”…

Asserted Topics: The flourishing of Sampradaya. 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 (sam-yak-prakrushtha-daayabhag), which has been preserved as a tradition. It represents an unbroken lineage of knowledge…

Asserted Topics: The Minediya (Cat-like) devotee. 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…

Asserted Topics: Characteristics of Love 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,…

Asserted Topics: The purity and impurity of a devotee’s inner being. 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…

Asserted Topics: The Nature of Moh 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…

Asserted Topics: The favorable situations for a householder and a Tyagi. 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…

Asserted Topics: Characteristics of a person who behaves as the atmasatta (believing one self as soul and not body). 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…

Asserted Topics: The difference between Bhagwan’s form and other forms in Maya. 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…