Asserted Topics: Where to maintain self-respect and where to adopt humility. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Swayamprakashanand Swami asks Maharaj the question: “Where is it advisable to maintain self-respect, and where is it not? Where is it advisable to be humble, and where is it not?” In response, Maharaj…
P-04 Perceiving Divinity in the Human Traits of God
Asserted Topics: Firmness of conviction. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut emphasizes the importance of developing firmness in conviction. In the Vachanamrut, Munibava asked Brahmanand Swami a question: “At first, one may have firm conviction in Bhagwan, engage in devotion and remembrance, but later, upon seeing Bhagwan’s human actions, one’s conviction…
P-03 Munibava’s Question, Intelligence That that leads to liberation
Asserted Topics: Only the wisdom that aids in one’s spiritual progress is considered true wisdom, and one should love Bhagwan with a nirgun (without the influence of the three gunas) mindset. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Munibava asked Brahmanand Swami a question: “Even when one has received the grace…
P-02 The Secrets of Sankhya and Yog
Asserted Topics: The principles of Sankhya and Yog. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj begins by saying, “Bring the Moksha Dharma scripture, and let’s discuss the chapters of Sankhya and Yog.” After the scripture was brought, Nityanand Swami started reading. Maharaj then elaborated on the hidden meaning, saying that…
P-01 One Who Is Intelligent; Applying a Thought Process
Asserted Topics: How can one completely withdraw the mind from Panch Vishay and remove its influence? Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj asks the senior Paramhansas and devotees, “If a person has affection for Bhagwan and is firm in dharma, but lacks proper understanding, he will not regard even…
L-06 Purifying the Company One Keeps
Asserted Topics: In this Vachanamrut, many questions have been raised, leading to discussions on a variety of topics and key points. Commentary: The Rare Attainment After Satsang: After joining Satsang, what is the rarest attainment? Maharaj states that it is difficult to become an Ekantik Bhakta (single-minded devotee), one who…
L-05 Conquering the Senses and Mind
Asserted Topics: In this Vachanamrut, many questions have been posed. Thus, various topics and issues have been discussed. Commentary: Here, Maharaj posed a question to the Santo about what deceit and hypocrisy are, and how deceitful and hypocritical individuals can be identified. He explained that concealing one’s weaknesses and impurities…
L-04 When One Experiences Doubt about God, It Means They Have Not Overcome Maya
Asserted Topics: The form of God and the methods of redemption across all Brahmands (universes) Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Akhandanand Swami asked Shreeji Maharaj whether the form of God that is seen in our Brahmand appears the same in all the infinite universes, or if God manifests differently…
L-03 The Characteristics of Those with Firm Faith Accompanied by Knowledge of God’s Greatness.
Asserted Topics: Characteristics of those with firm faith accompanied by knowledge of God’s greatness. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj discusses the nature of a devotee who has unwavering faith in Bhagwan and His Santo, combined with an understanding of their greatness. Maharaj emphasizes that a person with…
L-02 On Faithful, Knowledgeable, Brave, and Loving Devotees
Asserted Topics: Overcoming the fear of death despite having a physical body. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut is about overcoming the fear of death. Maharaj posed a question: “When does a devotee in Satsang become free from the fear of death, and when does he feel that he has achieved…
L-01 On Anger and Attaining Complete Satsang
Asserted Topics: Eradicating anger, Kama, and other vices from their roots. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj asked the question, “What is the meaning of the word Shankar?” The munis (sages) replied that Shankar refers to one who bestows happiness. Maharaj then narrated a detailed account of how He…
K-12 Destroying the Kãran Body; A Tamarind Seed
Asserted Topics: The destruction of the Karan (causal) body. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut discusses the analogy of tamarind seeds or the destruction of the Karan body. Here, the Jiva’s Karan body is compared to the shell of a tamarind seed. This analogy is highly appropriate and provides a deep…
K-11 Signs of True Love
Asserted Topics: The signs of love towards Bhagwan. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut focuses on the concept of love. In this Vachanamrut, Sachchidanand Swami asked a question: “What are the signs of love towards Bhagwan?” Swami himself had extraordinary love for Maharaj. He was a saint who could not bear…
K-10 Checking the Pulse; Importance of Austerities
Asserted Topics: Pleasing Bhagwan through Tap (austerities). Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut emphasizes pleasing Bhagwan through Tap. Maharaj was experiencing a slight fever, so He asked Muktanand Swami to check His pulse. Muktanand Swami noted that there was considerable weakness in Maharaj’s body, remarking, “The entire Satsang (spiritual fellowship) is…
K-09 Obstinacy like a Buffalo
Asserted Topics: The Padakhar nature, or the extremely vengeful and spiteful nature. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut is referred to as the Padakhar discourse. In the nature of a bison (Padakhar), there is intense enmity and hatred toward others of its kind or even toward different species. Once it holds…
K-08 The Sagun and Nirgun Forms of God
Asserted Topics: The Sagun (possessing attributes) and Nirgun (free from attributes) nature of Bhagwan (God). Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut focuses on the Sagun and Nirgun aspects of God. Here, Muktanand Swami asked, “O Maharaj! The Shastras (scriptures) describe both the Sagun and Nirgun forms of Bhagwan. (Anoraniyan Mahato Mahiyan…
K-07 Vairagya from a Sudden Jolt and Ultimate Liberation
Asserted Topics: The cause of the rise of Vairagya (non-attachment). Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Kashidas from Bochasan asked Shreeji Maharaj, “O Maharaj! Those who have renounced the world follow the path of Nivrutti (renunciation), and they keep Akhandvritti on the form of Bhagwan. However, householders follow the path…
K-06 A Person Who Possesses Matsar (Envy)
Asserted Topics: Avoidance of Matsar (Jealousy). Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, the devoted Haribhakt Prembai of Deev Bander brought Puja for Maharaj and requested Him to personally accept it. Upon this, Maharaj descended from His seat, approached her, and accepted her offerings of Puja. He then returned to His…
K-05 The Purpose of God’s Incarnation
Asserted Topics: The purpose of Bhagwan’s incarnation. Main Points: Commentary: In this Vachanamrut, Shreeji Maharaj asked the Santo a question: Bhagwan incarnates on Earth for the salvation of the Jeev, but is He not capable of doing so while residing in His own Dham without taking an incarnation? After all,…
K-04 The Awareness of the Jiva and the Witness
Asserted Topics: The awareness of the Sakshi. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut addresses the awareness of the Sakshi. At the prompting of Maharaj, Gopalanand Swami asked Bhajananand Swami, “How much awareness does the jiva have within this body, and how much awareness does the Sakshi have?” When Swami attempted to…
K-03 Shukmuni is a Great Sant, and a Person Cannot be Known by Outward Actions
Asserted Topics: The factors that contribute to the constant and increasing devotion in Satsang. Main Points: Commentary: This Vachanamrut emphasizes constant spiritual growth. Maharaj says that Shukmuni is a great Sant. Since the day he has been in close association with me, his devotion has only increased, and it has…