Jag ga ma ma ga, dhe re ka sa ga re. Jag ga ma ma ga, dhe re ka sa ga re.
Jag ga ma ma ga, dhe re ka sa ga re. Jag ga ma ma ga, dhe re ka sa ga re.
Om Avtarine Shri Swaminarayanaya Namo Namah
Shri Harikrishnaya Namo Namah
Shri Purna Purushottamaya Namo Namah
ShlokShlokA verse from shãstras.Tap to open in glossary → number 127 continue.
Bhadra Shukla Chaturthyam Cha Karyam Vignesh Pujanam Isha KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Chaturdashyam Karyarcha Cha Hanumatah
Commentary
Now, it is said to worship certain deities on the occasion of certain months and tithis.
Bhadra Shukla here is a specific time.
Since one has taken refuge in Lord Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, even without any other desire, when the fourth day of Bhadarva arrives, one should worship Lord Ganapati according to the prescribed rituals.
In this, to teach everyone, the general subject has also been definitely stated as a duty to the Acharya.
Whatever is said to be essential for the Acharya becomes mandatory for everyone else as well.
If someone doubts why a devotee who has taken refuge in Lord Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → alone should worship other deities?
Regarding that, Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary → says that you are speaking the truth.
We have not prescribed the direct worship of those specific deities.
Among all deities, only Paramatma PurushottamPurushottamGod. Supreme being. Bhagvãn. He is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, divine, always taking birth on earth forTap to open in glossary → Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → is directly worshipable.
This command also states that Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, who is the sustainer and controller residing in the form of the indweller in those deities whose bodies they are, is to be worshipped on those specific occasions.
If it were not so, then the liberation-seeking devotees devoted to Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, who offer arghya and other things to the sun and other deities, would not need to perform that worship.
And performing worship is also not appropriate.
The three-fold sandhya has to be performed by the twice-born. We don't do anything, but the three-fold sandhya.
Even if one becomes a HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →-bhaktabhaktaDevotee of Bhagvãn. A follower of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary →, many Brahmins still perform it.
So, even if there is worship of the sun in it, it doesn't become an act of relying on another deity.
If there are VedicVedicFrom the Veds.Tap to open in glossary → deities and one worships them according to the prescribed time, it is considered as worshipping God.
And by worshipping God, it is said that God's glory is increased.
All these deities are His manifestations, so by honoring them, God is honored.
Therefore, if it is believed that way, then for Brahmins, the destruction of Sandhya-vandana and other rituals would occur.
That deity whose body is Paramatma, one should not believe in any other deity.
Then the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of all varnas would disappear.
And the VedicVedicFrom the Veds.Tap to open in glossary → dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → would disappear.
If the VedicVedicFrom the Veds.Tap to open in glossary → dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → disappears, then the Swaminarayan dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → would also disappear.
It cannot happen that the VedicVedicFrom the Veds.Tap to open in glossary → dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is lost and the Swaminarayan dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → remains.
Because the commands given by Maharaj have their origin in the Vedas.
Therefore, if it is believed that way, then for Brahmins, the destruction of Sandhya-vandana and other rituals would occur.
That deity whose body is Paramatma is the one worshipable.
Therefore, on the fourth day of Bhadarva, as mentioned, Ganapati is also the body of Paramatma Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, and thus he is worshipable.
Believing this, the liberation-seeking devotees of Lord Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →
On the day of GaneshGaneshThe dev known as the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiv and Pãrvati, and has the body of a human, and the head of an elephant. His pujã is performed before any religious ceremony or auspicious occasion. Also called Ganpati and Vignavinãyak. Ganesh writes the charitras of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → Chauth, on that one day, the worship of Ganapati is performed with TulsiTulsi1) Basil. Variety of plant in the mint family, native to warm regions. Its aromatic leaves have inherent healing qualities and also is often used as seasoning. Used as a fragrant offering to Bhagvãn. The wood of the plant is also used in the making beads for mãlãs and kanthis. 2) Bhagvãn made a pati-vratã named Vrundã break her pati-vratã vow. So, she cursed Bhagvãn and turned Him into shãligrãm (stone), and He in turn cursedTap to open in glossary → leaves.
TulsiTulsi1) Basil. Variety of plant in the mint family, native to warm regions. Its aromatic leaves have inherent healing qualities and also is often used as seasoning. Used as a fragrant offering to Bhagvãn. The wood of the plant is also used in the making beads for mãlãs and kanthis. 2) Bhagvãn made a pati-vratã named Vrundã break her pati-vratã vow. So, she cursed Bhagvãn and turned Him into shãligrãm (stone), and He in turn cursedTap to open in glossary → leaves are not offered to any deity other than God.
But on GaneshGaneshThe dev known as the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiv and Pãrvati, and has the body of a human, and the head of an elephant. His pujã is performed before any religious ceremony or auspicious occasion. Also called Ganpati and Vignavinãyak. Ganesh writes the charitras of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → Chauth, one can worship him with TulsiTulsi1) Basil. Variety of plant in the mint family, native to warm regions. Its aromatic leaves have inherent healing qualities and also is often used as seasoning. Used as a fragrant offering to Bhagvãn. The wood of the plant is also used in the making beads for mãlãs and kanthis. 2) Bhagvãn made a pati-vratã named Vrundã break her pati-vratã vow. So, she cursed Bhagvãn and turned Him into shãligrãm (stone), and He in turn cursedTap to open in glossary → leaves, so on that day, he is considered an incarnation of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →.
On his birthday.
Believing this, it is appropriate for the mumukshumumukshuA person in search of moksh.Tap to open in glossary → devotees of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Bhagwan to worship Ganapati DevDevA demi-god who is given powers and responsibilities in the universe, and who lives in a higher lok. Devs are bhaktas of Bhagvãn and follow His ãgnã.Tap to open in glossary →.
Therefore, it should be understood that there is a rule to worship Ganapati DevDevA demi-god who is given powers and responsibilities in the universe, and who lives in a higher lok. Devs are bhaktas of Bhagvãn and follow His ãgnã.Tap to open in glossary →, just like any other occasion.
Since he is a form of the body of Paramatma, worshipping him is not inappropriate; that is the meaning.
Regarding this, some also say that the statement about worshipping Ganapati DevDevA demi-god who is given powers and responsibilities in the universe, and who lives in a higher lok. Devs are bhaktas of Bhagvãn and follow His ãgnã.Tap to open in glossary → is not given in the form of a ritual.
However, if someone says that the ekantik devotees and mumukshus of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → should not observe the fast of GaneshGaneshThe dev known as the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiv and Pãrvati, and has the body of a human, and the head of an elephant. His pujã is performed before any religious ceremony or auspicious occasion. Also called Ganpati and Vignavinãyak. Ganesh writes the charitras of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → Chauth, then this statement is merely for the removal of doubt, for consent and permission.
For example, after performing the homa of fat from animals, one should eat the food of the initiated.
Like this sentence, the meaning is in consent. The meaning in consent is that if someone wants to do it, there is no refusal.
Such is the second option, meaning for the exclusive devotees.
He gave this convenient option that if someone wants to do it, there is no refusal.
If you don't want to do it, it's not a penance.
But for Acharya Maharaj, it is considered mandatory.
That is because he is the representative of all the Maharajs.
Like this sentence, the meaning is in consent.
Since he is of God, there is consent to worship him.
On the fourteenth day of Aso VadVadDark half of a Hindu lunar month in which the moon is in its waning phase. The days falling between the day after Punam up to and including Amãs. Also called krishna paksh.Tap to open in glossary →, special worship of Hanumanji should be performed.
According to the belief of the Purnima month, Kartik VadVadDark half of a Hindu lunar month in which the moon is in its waning phase. The days falling between the day after Punam up to and including Amãs. Also called krishna paksh.Tap to open in glossary →, as per Gujarat, Hanumanji's birth is on Aso VadVadDark half of a Hindu lunar month in which the moon is in its waning phase. The days falling between the day after Punam up to and including Amãs. Also called krishna paksh.Tap to open in glossary → Chaudas, such statements should be understood correctly.
In Gujarat, the month is counted from Padva to Amas.
And among the Marwaris and in the South, the month is counted from Purnima to Purnima. So if that month is counted, then the dark fortnight comes first.
So if that month is counted, then the dark fortnight comes first.
So the month of Kartik started from Sharad Purnima.
So the Vadhi fortnight comes first, meaning Hanumanji's Chaudas comes first.
But it comes that the month is considered Kartik month.
Such things exist elsewhere, but it seems Maharaj said it according to Gujarat's calculations.
Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Chaturdashi.
Verse number 128.
For the protection of the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of all who have taken refuge in me,
And by those two, established as gurus, the mumukshus should be initiated.
And all the satsangis who are dependent on us, for the purpose of protecting their dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, those whom we have established as gurus for all of them, namely Ayodhyaprasad and Raghuveer, they should give diksha to the mumukshumumukshuA person in search of moksh.Tap to open in glossary → people.
The men and women who are dependent on me, and
Now, the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → that comes is related to the entire satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →, keeping the whole satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary → in mind.
Some of the initial dharmas were related to one's personal self.
Then family dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Then VedicVedicFrom the Veds.Tap to open in glossary →, it has certain duties for the sake of VedicVedicFrom the Veds.Tap to open in glossary → dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
And now, what comes are the dharmas related to all satsangis, of Maharaj Shri.
That is, their own responsibility towards the satsangis.
And their own responsibility towards the satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →.
Maharaj says that here.
So, Maharaj's executive power is.
That now begins.
The duties that support Maharaj's vision and mission have now begun.
My nephews, whom I have established as acharyas for the protection of the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of all the men and women who are dependent on me, and for the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → including the devotion taught to them, should give diksha to the men of all four varnas who have taken refuge in them and desire moksha from the world.
Maharaj said in the 21st Vachanamrut of AntyaAntyaEnd. Final.Tap to open in glossary → that the incarnations of God occur for the establishment of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
And the fruit of devotion is the attainment of God's abode.
So God has dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →
He should not come for the establishment of this, in fact,
He should come for the establishment of devotion.
Then Maharaj avoided its contradiction.
After avoiding the contradiction, what decision did Maharaj give?
Nourishment of Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →
For the establishment of Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, God comes to earth.
God does not come to earth merely for the establishment of the Varnashrama DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Maharaj wrote here that for the protection of DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
So, Maharaj himself came to protect the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
And after Maharaj went to Dham, Maharaj told his heir sons that all of you have to protect the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of the Satsangis.
Protecting worldly affairs is not enough.
Protect the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Maharaj gave them the worldly affairs as well.
But to protect the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, Maharaj clearly wrote, look,
That for the protection of DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Of all those who have taken refuge in me,
For the protection of DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →,
Those who are established in the position of GuruGuruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →, they should be given initiation.
The Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, all our devotees,
Their Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is,
The DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → to please Maharaj is the Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
This place is for its protection.
And we have appointed you to that position.
You have been appointed.
So your first task, the very first task, is this.
Spiritual work.
The main responsibility of Acharya Maharaj is to maintain spirituality.
Not superficially, but to establish it in everyone's heart.
So, if one wants to establish spirituality in the hearts of others, then one must first follow it oneself.
And insist on it. Insist among his followers that all of you also follow this DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Shows.
The definition of Acharya is made like that, isn't it?
That he himself practices from these signs, selects the highest DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → from the scriptures.
He practices it himself and propagates it among his followers.
He highlights it, encourages it, motivates it. If he does that, then he can do it.
Can do it.
If a small person wants to do it, he cannot.
During the Mahabharata, Dharmaraja had two incarnations.
One was Yudhishthira Maharaja and the other was Vidurji.
Vidurji also left his duty of DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and came here.
The throne of DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → was the incarnation of Yamaraja.
And Dharmaraja Yudhishthira Maharaja also came as Dharmaraja.
But when Lord Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → wanted to propagate the Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → on earth, whom did he select?
He did not select Yudhishthira, nor Vidurji.
Otherwise, if one wants to ask Yudhishthira, one has to go and ask Vidurji.
If Yudhishthira takes advice, who does he take it from? From whom? He takes advice from Vidur Kaka.
That Vidur Kaka says it's correct.
He takes his advice, but still Lord Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → chose Yudhishthira.
Vidura never spoke, Yudhishthira sometimes spoke.
But still, that place is such that its establishment happens there.
Whenever there is a decline in DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, O Bharata,
So, the vow that God had made, that I want to establish DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, for that, a place is also needed, a platform is also needed.
So Maharaj chose the position of Acharya Maharaj as his platform.
And Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, otherwise, he would tell the sadhus, "You all propagate the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →."
He would tell the devotees, "If there are good devotees, they should propagate the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →."
Where is that said?
If there are people like Ambarish Raja, they should propagate the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Ambarish Raja.
He himself can become ekantik.
Haribhaktas, like that.
But he cannot make his son ekantik.
So if it is in his destiny, it will happen.
If it is not in his destiny, it will not happen.
Parvatbhai's son, Megho, could not become ekantik.
So, his position is not like that.
And this position is such that from this position, one can propagate ekantik dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Even if his son doesn't become one, he can still do it for others, there is a position, isn't there?
It is a respectable position.
So, from a respectable position, whatever we want to achieve becomes easy.
And if the position is not respectable, then no one will be able to instill the good things that people want to instill in their hearts.
Regarding the first position, it is said that it cannot be drunk.
That happens.
So Maharaj first gave the command regarding satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary → that
For the protection of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
By establishing gurus, give diksha to mumukshus.
And among them, give diksha to mumukshus.
That is, give diksha to sadhus.
What a beautiful shloka Maharaj gave.
The ekantik dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is spreading, the devotion to Swaminarayan is spreading, and that happens through sadhus.
Sadhus catch each jiva, remove whatever evil is in their heart, and instill firm devotion to Maharaj in them.
Acharya Maharaj are only two, where do they go, how many people do they contact?
So he cannot contact everyone.
So, if there are good principles in a sadhu, he can establish his own.
So Maharaj first said that diksha to mumukshus and diksha to mumukshus.
Diksha to mumukshus.
Diksha to mumukshus by them.
So, to give diksha to mumukshus.
That diksha should be given for the sole purpose of establishing and propagating the ekantik dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
So that it is inspired on earth, that was Maharaj's purpose for coming.
So Maharaj's purpose for coming was.
To whom should he tell it the most?
So Maharaj.
He first told Acharya Maharaj about dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
In the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of a householder, it was said, the first shloka directly said that
Stay away from widows.
So he can only protect his own dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
If he is very strong, he can protect his own dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
And Maharaj Shri's position is such that in the hearts of others,
he can establish the ekantik dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → established by Maharaj if he wishes.
If he makes his own plan, then
he can do it in the hearts of others.
So Maharaj gave that first command.
All the commands until now were personal and familial.
Risk management, don't take risks.
Don't take any personal risk.
His personal risk becomes a risk for the entire satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →.
So,
Don't take anyone's deposit, don't be a guarantor for anyone.
Don't take a loan.
Don't incur debt.
All that was personal risk.
But if personal risk comes, the entire satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary → gets into risk.
So Maharaj first mentioned all those individual dharmas.
The men and women who are my devotees, for the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of all of them, as told to each of them,
to protect the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → along with bhaktibhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary →, their conduct, the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → along with bhaktibhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary →, needs to be protected.
Not just the protection of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
So, the ekantik dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, the Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, needs to be protected.
His dependent satsangis and his dependent sadhus,
in them, the Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → should prevail more and more.
Maharaj gave the seed of this position.
The main responsibility is of the Acharya.
Looking at the main responsibility of protecting dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, it seems that the protection of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is done only by ekantik sadhus.
Sadhus propagate it.
Sadhus cannot punish anyone.
Maharaj forbade sadhus from punishing anyone.
If you want to establish something, sometimes punishment is also needed.
That's why it gets established.
Even if it is established with love.
The king's rule is there, if he just keeps pleading with the people, not all the people will agree. The good people will agree.
And if there are all those people, then a fool would believe the king.
He kept saying it, but no one believed him.
He said to such a king.
So, for establishment, both things are needed.
So, he cannot punish.
Sadhus can preach that this is called Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, this is called Maharaj's devotion.
If one has devotion to Maharaj, then one should do this and not do that. If someone breaks it, then he cannot slap him twice.
He can explain to him.
And the places that have been given, they can also punish a little bit, staying within the limits of the Sampraday, they can punish him, saying that he should be expelled, that he is not a devotee of Maharaj, and if he is looting in the name of Maharaj, then he should not be allowed to loot the people.
Staying within the limits of the Sampraday, he can also punish him, saying that he should be expelled, that he is not a devotee of Maharaj, and if he is looting in the name of Maharaj, then he should not be allowed to loot the people.
He can do that.
That's why Maharaj said that.
It is said in the Bhagavat that after God went to his abode.
In the Bhagavat, after God went to his abode, it is said that DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is Ekantik.
It is in the Nirmatsaranam Sata.
From that perspective, what is said in the Bhagavat, the position of Acharya, is the position of a Sadhu.
Even though the Acharya is a householder, he is not like other householders; he is a renunciate householder.
He has to dedicate his entire life to SatsangSatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →.
It's not just for the family.
The family is a tradition that continues, so it is a family.
It is in the Bhagavat, in the eleventh canto, and in our scriptures as well.
In Acharya Maharaj's Harilamrut, the duties of Acharya Maharaj are mentioned.
Those are the duties of a renunciate.
So, householders who are like ideal kings, such householders.
So, King Janak's detachment was even greater than Shukdevji's detachment.
And only then can he propagate Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. The propagation of Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → cannot be done by renunciates.
In that, there is a need for something more than just renunciation.
So,
Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and Maharaj
In the 21st Vachanamrut of AntyaAntyaEnd. Final.Tap to open in glossary →, Maharaj has discussed these things.
In that, Maharaj has made three divisions.
If you look at it with a very subtle perspective, he made three divisions.
Which three divisions?
Firstly, the Varnashrama DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Secondly, devotion to God.
And thirdly, Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Maharaj has discussed this.
Firstly, the question was like that.
That Maharaj should come for the establishment of BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary →.
And why did Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Bhagwan say in the Gita that Maharaj came for the establishment of DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →?
This is the question of the saints.
So Maharaj answered it and said that.
Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → are not separate.
Then Maharaj went into great detail.
That there is Pravritti DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and Nivritti DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Both of them are related to God, and one is devoid of relation to God.
In that, the Pravritti DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → which is related to God.
And the Nivritti DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → which is related to God.
BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → is not separate from it.
Then why didn't God say that Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, that devotion related to God, if it is devotion, then why didn't it come for the establishment of devotion? So the word BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → was not used there.
And DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, meaning Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, was used.
So its meaning is this.
That Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is not included in BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary →.
In devotion alone.
And in Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, devotion is included.
So Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is one step ahead of BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary →.
If there is extraordinary devotion, then there is no problem.
But ordinary devotion is.
It does not come before Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Maharaj then said that the Varnashrama DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is crippled before Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
But equal to Bhagavat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
If one deeply contemplates that Vachanamrut, its meaning is that even devotion is not considered equal to Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
It cannot come in its comparison.
Why? Devotion is related to one's own individual person.
If I keep performing Navadha BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → all day, I will be called a devotee.
I will not be called a follower of Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
I will only be called a follower of Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → when I nurture all four aspects.
And I establish it in the hearts of others.
Only then does Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → manifest.
Devotion alone is not enough.
It cannot be achieved by devotion alone.
So Maharaj has not verbally downgraded devotion in it.
But indirectly, such a suggestion was made.
That God comes for the purpose of establishing Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
And Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → has something special in it, more than devotion.
Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is something even more special than devotion.
When all four aspects are present and complete, then Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is established.
In that, devotion alone is already included.
And if it's about devotion alone, then one has to say that if it's extraordinary devotion, then there's no need for the other.
If there is extraordinary devotion, like that of King Prithu, then devotion alone can accomplish the task.
Even if the other is not there.
Maharaj said that.
So, if you discuss Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → in great depth, it is one step ahead of devotion, and Maharaj said here,
that to protect Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, to protect the Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of the satsangis,
I have my own position, I have received the gadi from Ramanand Swami, and this is self-earned.
It's not as if I received it through someone's grace.
It's not a helicopter landing, Maharaj.
And Maharaj, even if it were a helicopter landing, Ramanand Swami had earnestly requested that only you sit, no one else.
You are the only one worthy.
So Maharaj, and then Maharaj illuminated it in the world with his own personality.
So it's not called a helicopter landing, Maharaj.
It's called self-earned; he has adorned it with his own personality.
That throne.
I am giving you that throne.
You are the rightful heir to that throne, and I am giving it to you.
So, before giving that throne, I am giving you the responsibility. My responsibility was to establish Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → in the hearts of all dependents and to protect it. That throne, that responsibility is now yours. You do this. To please me, you do this. That is the feeling. What is the Acharya? Suppose he is unable to fully fulfill the responsibility of Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. Yes, and if there is an Ekantik SantSantA sãdhu. A tyãgi. In the Vachanãmrut, sant refers to sat- purush.Tap to open in glossary → who fulfills the responsibility of Bhagwat DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → in a certain way, then there is no fault in that. If he fulfills the responsibility, then as you say, it becomes like Vidurji and Yudhishthir. Vidurji could do it in his house, but he could not spread it throughout the kingdom. And Yudhishthir could spread it throughout the kingdom because he had such a place. So then Maharaj said that the position of a sadhu is such that 'Sab Bhumi Gopal Ki' (all land belongs to God). No limitations have been given to him. This is a limitation of our sampraday, that this country and that country. But otherwise, in Hindu DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, sadhus have no limitations; they can go anywhere and propagate God's DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. So that whole thing became different. This is like Maharaj considered it by keeping the sectarian view in mind. So then Maharaj said about the sadhus that whoever has as much strength, they can propagate it in a neighborhood, in a street, in a village, in an area. That is then the strength of their own personality. Here, Maharaj is talking about the place, that this place is for that reason. Then, if someone like Viharilalji Maharaj or RaghuvirjiRaghuvirjiAdopted by Swaminarayan Bhagwan from His younger brother Ichharamji; became the first Acharya of the Laxmi-Narayan Dev Gadi at Vadtal -- the Vadtal Gadi lineage this platform's own content follows.Tap to open in glossary → Maharaj comes, then the place and both things in it.
It happens a little.
Then that work increases.
Shastriji Maharaj used to say, "If I were in the householder's ashramashram1) Stage of life. There are four ãshrams in total, each with their duties and responsibilities – brahm-chãrya, grahastha, vãnprasth, and sannyãs. 2) Hermitage. Place where tyãgis live.Tap to open in glossary →, what else would I do?"
I would become the sarpanch of the village or a leader in that area, an MLA, and all that.
So, how much service to this Sampraday could I do then?
When I became a sadhu, the power that was in my Swami before, that same power came to me.
That personality is his.
But because of the position, he can propagate it, others cannot.
Parvatbhai had a strong sense of ekantiktva.
Even then, Parvatbhai, being an ekantik, could not make the entire Agatrai ekantik.
And in Junagadh, Gunatitanand Swami was there, so he established such a tradition.
Gunatitanand Swami was one, and he had ten guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary → mandals established. All of them were capable of breaking one's head. Just as Gunatitanand Swami had divine power, so did Balmukund Swami, Mahapurushdas Swami, Yogeshwar Swami. All of them were like that.
it was done
They were all capable of breaking one's head.
Just as Gunatitanand Swami had divine power, so did Balmukund Swami, Mahapurushdas Swami, Yogeshwar Swami. All of them were like that.
Capable of breaking one's head.
Why do that?
Because he is a sadhu.
His householder status, the status of an ekantik, was not less than Parvatbhai's.
Nor was it less than Govardhanbhai's.
Nishkulanand SwamiNishkulanand SwamiDisciple of Sahajanand Swami (Swaminarayan Bhagwan) and author of the Bhaktachintamani, as stated in the scripture's own closing colophon at the end of every chapter.Tap to open in glossary → wrote that Parvatbhai's name was 'Karanrup' (the cause) in the KanbiKanbiA class of people of the Vaishya varna traditionally engaged in farming and rearing cattle.Tap to open in glossary → caste, meaning he was the cause of something.
So there was no problem with his ekantik status.
But this is about propagation.
For propagation, there should be some space, there should be a platform.
Without a platform, propagation cannot happen.
So, a sadhu can do it, he does it with the strength of his own efforts, but he does it in his own courtyard, he cannot do more.
And if he puts in that much effort, it will happen all over the earth, it will happen all over the earth.
The effort of both is equal.
If an ekantik bhagat works very hard, he makes his family happy.
Who else would believe him?
No neighbor would believe him.
So, even if a sadhu is a road digger, everyone says, "Jai Bapji, Jai Bapji."
Let him draw circles.
All of them.
So, if a sadhu stands anywhere and calls out, a thousand people will stand up.
Jai Bapji, tell us what your command is.
A thousand people are ready to accept it.
And if a householder is very strong, then a couple of good people will support him, it's not like they won't.
But who does for a sadhu what they do for others?
Now, it's the same thing, if the Acharya Maharaj calls out from his position, then
Then the whole satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary → accepts it.
A sadhu has a fixed area; if it's Shastriji Maharaj, then he's in Junagadh.
Didn't Swami often say, "Shastriji, you did a lot of good work, but we can't do dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → here, can we?"
Maharaj has forbidden it.
So they became sidelined, didn't they?
But if that same work is in the hands of the Acharya Maharaj and he calls out that we want to do such work for the satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →, then
That's why Maharaj gives him responsibility.
Maharaj's own responsibility was
that Ramanand Swami entrusted the gadi to Maharaj.
Maharaj Ramanand Swami just cleared the space, tidied it up, and said, "Sit down somewhere."
We have brought the form of GaneshGaneshThe dev known as the remover of obstacles. He is the son of Shiv and Pãrvati, and has the body of a human, and the head of an elephant. His pujã is performed before any religious ceremony or auspicious occasion. Also called Ganpati and Vignavinãyak. Ganesh writes the charitras of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
And sit down.
And then Maharaj, with the influence of his divine nature, illuminated it everywhere.
And he established the ekantik dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → in the hearts of these people.
In the hearts of the followers.
And that responsibility, Maharaj gave to both these Acharya Maharajs.
That this is both of your responsibilities, the main responsibility.
After that, whoever does it, it is said that his sword is what he desires, and his dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is what he follows.
But propagation cannot be done equally by everyone.
The position helps a little in propagation.
All the religions that existed before could only spread by gaining royal patronage.
When Buddhism was there, when Ashoka accepted it, it spread throughout India.
If there is no royal patronage or no support from wealthy people,
then
That dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →-gyan (righteousness and knowledge) does not increase further.
It does not progress.
This Christian religion was accepted by many Roman kings and others, so it spread all over the earth.
It cannot spread just based on how much power, strength, and truth there is in its dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
The quality is fine.
To spread, there must be a high position.
For propagation.
That is why Maharaj has given such a position to both acharyas and also given them their responsibility.
He said, "Go, you do it now."
My devotees
There is a difference in dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, one of them
Who is speaking?
In front of the mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary →
Okay.
I, I speak.
There is a difference between dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. Maharaj said that good conduct is dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, so if devotion is included in it, that is Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, or is there something more? Yes, that's right, that's right. That is Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. Devotion in good conduct. Maharaj has clearly stated what the difference is between Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. In the 21st Vachanamrut, Maharaj has very clearly stated that we have discussed many times that dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is of two types: pravritti (worldly engagement) and nivritti (detachment). What is pravritti dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →? To strive for wealth and family is called pravritti dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. To strive for spiritual practice is called nivritti dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, only for spiritual practice. If there is no connection with God in it, then it is called Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, which is related to God. Maharaj has clearly made a clear difference between dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. In bhaktibhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → and Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, it is not so clear. If you want to make it clear, you have to do it by taking the support of other scriptures. That's all there is to it. Otherwise, in dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and Bhagavat dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, both are very clearly given, aren't they?
My dependent men and women, to protect the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of all of them, the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → including devotion as told to them, for that purpose, their acharyaship has been established.
So, for the purpose of protecting dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, no one should misunderstand that it is merely the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of varnashram.
But for the protection of the ekantik dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, God has established them.
It is established by the guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
So, it refers to the state of being a guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
Not just a caretaker government.
A caretaker government does not do any new work.
If something gets damaged in between, the caretaker government keeps it.
So, a caretaker government cannot do any new work.
Whatever exists, it drives it a little.
And it just signs.
Not in new work.
To protect the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, including devotion, as told to all, my nephews, who were established in their acharyaship, should initiate men of all four varnas who have come to their refuge and desire moksha from samsara.
In propagating ekantik dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, the main role is played by mumukshus, and those who become sadhus from among the mumukshus.
It has the most significant role.
The acharya Maharaj is said to have the most significant role, but there are only two of them, their number is very small, so they cannot reach everyone.
My nephews should initiate men of all four varnas who have come to their refuge and desire moksha from samsara.
That is, they should bestow the grace of initiating with the mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Bhagwan.
It is said in Pancharatra that
That is great compassion.
The acharya Maharaj should initiate those mumukshus.
It is said in Pancharatra that Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Satshudras, and their wives, all of them, as well as sadhus who have love for devotion to God, should be initiated by the guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary → according to the prescribed rituals.
Commentary
Both acharyas, established in the position of acharya, should initiate mumukshus.
Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary → commands that my devotees
The meaning of this command given by Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary → to all is that even though both these Acharyas are of good conduct,
if they neglect their duty as Acharyas and do not give initiation of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →'s mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → to the mumukshumumukshuA person in search of moksh.Tap to open in glossary → jans, then they will have to suffer the sin of violating our command.
He himself observes the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
But he does not give initiation to the mumukshus.
Then Maharaj says that atonement is not... what is written like that? What did he say?
Pratyavaya.
Pratyavaya means atonement.
He is called eligible for atonement.
So, it is a greater command to propagate Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → than to merely observe it oneself.
And in propagating Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, one's own observance of it is implicitly included.
It is written in the ShrutiShrutiThat which is revealed and heard. Philosophical and spiritual wisdom – as revealed to the rushis after strict tap and deep dhyãn. The four Veds are Shruti shãstras.Tap to open in glossary → that the Atma should be seen, heard, contemplated, and meditated upon.
To have darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary → of Paramatma.
Then it is said to contemplate.
To listen, contemplate, meditate, and then have darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary →.
So, listening, contemplation, and meditation are implicitly attained.
If one wants to have darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary →, if one wants to have darshandarshanSeeing. To see with admiration and devotion. To see Bhagvãn, a sat-purush, and murtis, with inner or outer vision, with the intention of receiving their grace and blessings. By doing darshan properly a bhakta develops affection for Bhagvãn, and Bhagvãn develops affection for that bhakta. [Sãrangpur – 2].Tap to open in glossary → like a continuous stream of oil, then one has to contemplate it, one has to listen to it, only then it happens.
So, that will happen automatically.
So, it is the same here.
That to establish Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → in the hearts of others, one will automatically have to observe it oneself.
And if he does not observe it himself, then others will not be established.
So, the important duty is to propagate Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, that is, to connect other jivas to Maharaj with Ekantik bhava.
Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary → has that specialty of Maharaj.
It's not just about connecting them to astikta; for astikta, there are scriptures, and other avatars have also done a lot of work.
But the special work that Maharaj has done compared to other avatars, that responsibility belongs to Maharaj Shri.
It belongs to Acharya Maharaj Shri.
The meaning of this command given by Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary → is that even though both these Acharyas are of good conduct, if they neglect their duty as Acharyas and do not give initiation of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →'s mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → to the mumukshumumukshuA person in search of moksh.Tap to open in glossary → jans,
He is not just an ordinary devotee.
He is an Acharya.
So, the duty as an Acharya is different, and his duty as a devotee is different.
So, the command we are giving is regarding the duty of an Acharya.
Even though both these Acharyas are of good conduct, if they neglect their duty as Acharyas and do not give initiation of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →'s mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → to the mumukshumumukshuA person in search of moksh.Tap to open in glossary → jans,
then they will have to suffer the sin of violating our command.
Therefore, they should give KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → initiation to the mumukshumumukshuA person in search of moksh.Tap to open in glossary → jans.
There is also a peculiarity in giving initiation; only one who has attained the authority can give initiation.
This initiation of bhaktibhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary →, if he has not taken initiation, he cannot give it.
So, in our sampradaya, it happens that when the sons of Acharya Maharaj are born, they are given the status of sadhus.
And then he becomes a satsangisatsangiA person who practises satsang.Tap to open in glossary →.
And then he becomes an Acharya and gives initiation to this one.
So, it has been interlocked.
By Maharaj.
It is mentioned somewhere in Harilamrut that Gunatitanand Swami had given initiation to Vihari Lalji Maharaj.
When Vihari Lalji Maharaj was young, Gunatitanand Swami had given him initiation.
He clearly states the attainment of the right to initiation as a guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
I have established both Ayodhya Prasadji and Raghuveerji on the post of Acharya.
Therefore, both of them, having received the knowledge of the initiation ritual from me, should, by my command, impart the KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → of initiation, so says Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →.
The KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → of initiation is in the form of Parabrahma Vidya and is also the supreme secret.
That is important.
The mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → initiation was mentioned in our initiation ritual.
MantraMantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → initiation is important.
The KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → of initiation is in the form of Parabrahma Vidya and is also the supreme secret.
So, without obtaining the guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →'s command, merely by acquiring knowledge, this
The eligibility for the instruction of the KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary →, such eligibility is not attained by anyone. Such is the sentiment of Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →, which becomes clear.
So, if one goes to Kashi, studies, and understands the meaning well, that doesn't mean they gain the right to give initiation.
That right to give initiation comes to him through tradition.
Otherwise, perhaps those who came through this tradition might not even fully know the meaning of the mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary →.
And even if others know a lot, they don't have the right to give initiation or to give the mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary →.
It is such that if he gives this mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary →, it will bear fruit.
All those others can explain its meaning and its glory.
That this is its meaning.
The right to give is different, and the capacity to explain is different.
So why have both these acharyas been established?
Its answer is given: 'Madaashritanam Sarvesham' (for all who have taken refuge in me).
For the sake of protecting dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
The acharyas have been established for the protection of the supreme and exclusive dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of those who are my devotees.
To remove any obstacles encountered in observing dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and to provide all kinds of conveniences.
These two tasks, what is the main leader's job?
Problem solving.
To do problem solving.
That in observing the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, if his devotees have any problems, he should solve them.
And then keep inspiring and motivating them to go this way, go that way, go forward.
There's a greater chance now.
Achieve this much now, then achieve that much.
Keep motivating them like that.
And keep solving problems.
That is his job.
Otherwise, when he's free, he performs puja.
He does this.
That's the work of a big position.
What do all these company CEOs do?
What is their entire schedule?
Meetings, playing golf.
He just has to play golf.
When he makes a decision while drinking coffee in the morning, the others get to work for the whole day.
And then he just takes his car and goes to the golf room.
Then in the evening, he comes and asks what happened with everything.
So a CEO's main job is mostly playing golf, not that other stuff.
He makes such a decision that even if they rush for a week, it won't be finished.
And the work gets done well.
So the main person's job is like that.
Then let him do all this, solve the problems, inspire them, motivate them.
And then he sits and keeps playing golf, that's fine.
Maharaj didn't tell him to play golf; he told him to chant beads.
That one should perform nine-fold devotion.
He didn't tell Acharya Maharaj to play golf.
But in the world, it's like that.
So why have both these acharyas been established?
Shri HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary → answers that it is for the protection of the dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of all those who have taken refuge in me.
The acharyas have been established for the protection of the supreme and exclusive dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → of those who are my devotees.
To remove any obstacles encountered in observing dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and to provide all kinds of conveniences.
These two tasks are to be done by giving good advice, etc.
The meaning of 'dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → rakshan hetve' is this.
Maharaj, Vyas RaghuvirjiRaghuvirjiAdopted by Swaminarayan Bhagwan from His younger brother Ichharamji; became the first Acharya of the Laxmi-Narayan Dev Gadi at Vadtal -- the Vadtal Gadi lineage this platform's own content follows.Tap to open in glossary → Maharaj, interpreted it as: what is dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → rakshan (protection of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →)? It means if someone faces difficulty in observing the Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Then solve it for them, or help them solve it, by encouraging them.
That what you're doing is correct, come on, I'll help you.
And those who are still on the edge, inspire them to come, strengthen their devotion to Maharaj, it's very good.
To encourage them, even then.
So it is said 'dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → rakshan hetve' (for the protection of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →).
The essence of what is being said is that for the protection of the supreme Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, the acharyas established in the position of acharya should instruct the seekers with the KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → and permanently free them from the bondage of samskara.
There is no other point like his.
If he guides one soul onto the path of God, it's like saving the entire universe; that's his point, it's a very big task.
It's a very big responsibility.
The essence of what is being said is that for the protection of the supreme Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, the acharyas established in the position of acharya should liberate the mumukshus from the bondage of samsara forever by giving them the initiation of the KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary →.
What is the original word mumukshumumukshuA person in search of moksh.Tap to open in glossary →?
That is, the right to take initiation with the KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → is only mumukshutva, but there is no distinction of varnas.
Regarding this, there is a saying in the Pancharatra that a Brahmin, KshatriyaKshatriyaPerson of power and courage, traditionally responsible for the formation and enforcement of law within society, as well as its safety. Rulers and warriors of society. The second of the four varnas (castes) of the ancient Indian social system.Tap to open in glossary →, VaishyaVaishyaMerchant. Businessman or employer traditionally dealing with financial and commercial matters in society. TheTap to open in glossary →, or ShudraShudraLabourer. Skilled worker traditionally serving the other three varnas (brãhmans, kshatriyas, and vaishyas). The lowest of the four varnas (castes) of the ancient Indian social system.Tap to open in glossary → who wishes to be freed from the miseries of samsara, who is devoted to the devotion of Shri VishnuVishnuThe dev of sustenance. Part of the trimurti. He lives in Vaikunth with his wife Lakshmi.Tap to open in glossary → Bhagwan, and who is a good person, should be given initiation by the Acharya GuruGuruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary → according to the rituals.
In the current situation, the Acharya Maharaj is there, and it seems very difficult to protect DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → in this way, from there all the
According to the situation, he can do it himself, what else? There is no such thing as a sin or a fault that would befall him.
If it is possible, then there is a hindrance; if it is not possible, then what kind of hindrance is there?
When a person has a hindrance, what kind of atonement is it? It is for not doing what is possible.
If there is a country and time, Maharaj has not said that if there is a country and time and there is no water to bathe, then one should bathe when water is available.
Then there is no atonement for not having bathed there.
So, God only takes note of what is possible.
If it's not possible, God knows that it's not possible.
That this is not possible for him.
Verse number 129
Having established them according to their authority,
in their respective dharmas, their dependents,
should be respected as saints,
and the study of good scriptures should be done with reverence.
And all the satsangis who are dependent on them should be kept in their respective dharmas according to their authority, and sadhus should be respected with reverence, and the study of good scriptures should be done with reverence.
Both these acharyas should keep their dependent disciples in their respective stated dharmas in an organized manner according to their authority.
If this is not done, then the sin committed by the disciple falls upon the guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
It is said in Shankha Smriti that
It affects the people, doesn't it?
It is said so.
If the subjects commit sin, it affects the king.
If his subjects are householders and their children or family members commit sins, then it
affects the head of the household.
Among sadhus, if disciples commit sins,
then it affects their guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary → as well.
In the same way, if something happens in the entire satsangsatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary →,
his share
Just as there is income from religious taxes, there is also sin. If a king collects taxes from his subjects, he doesn't do it for free, does he?
If he takes taxes, then sin also goes with it.
And if he promotes dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, then he also gains merit.
That's it.
So, it's the same thing for him.
This is a religious king, isn't it?
He is a religious king and holds a high position, and even if we are in a mess right now,
the respect for Maharaj Shri is great, and everyone bows to him.
So he is a religious king.
So, the justice of the other applies to him completely.
If he promotes good, it's good, and if he promotes bad, it's bad.
It is said in Shankha Smriti that a king who cannot impart religious education to his subjects,
the sin committed by the subjects falls upon the king.
The sin committed by disciples falls upon the acharya who does not impart religious education.
And the sin committed by women falls upon their husbands.
Furthermore, he has said in the Smritis,
Furthermore, he should respect and worship the devotee sadhus of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Bhagwan appropriately.
Because the worship of virtuous persons is the root of all happiness.
It is said in the ShrutiShrutiThat which is revealed and heard. Philosophical and spiritual wisdom – as revealed to the rushis after strict tap and deep dhyãn. The four Veds are Shruti shãstras.Tap to open in glossary → of the Mundakopanishad that one who has a pure inner consciousness and has realized the Supreme Soul, whatever world he contemplates in his mind,
There's a story, isn't there, that when RaghuvirjiRaghuvirjiAdopted by Swaminarayan Bhagwan from His younger brother Ichharamji; became the first Acharya of the Laxmi-Narayan Dev Gadi at Vadtal -- the Vadtal Gadi lineage this platform's own content follows.Tap to open in glossary → Maharaj went to Junagadh,
Maharaj Shri went down somewhere to relieve himself.
These shoes fell down. Then after Maharajshri satsat1) True. Real. 2) Permanent, imperishable and unchanging. Is unbound by the past, the present, and the future.Tap to open in glossary → down, the attendants were present, so the attendants must have gone back there.
So Balmukund Swami took the shoes and placed them before Maharajshri.
So RaghuvirjiRaghuvirjiAdopted by Swaminarayan Bhagwan from His younger brother Ichharamji; became the first Acharya of the Laxmi-Narayan Dev Gadi at Vadtal -- the Vadtal Gadi lineage this platform's own content follows.Tap to open in glossary → Maharaj said, "Yes, yes, Sadhuram, you, my Maharaj, are considered our GuruGuruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →, and RaghuvirjiRaghuvirjiAdopted by Swaminarayan Bhagwan from His younger brother Ichharamji; became the first Acharya of the Laxmi-Narayan Dev Gadi at Vadtal -- the Vadtal Gadi lineage this platform's own content follows.Tap to open in glossary → Maharaj had a personality like Maharaj."
Still, he thought, "No, we are householders, and you are renunciants."
So renunciants should not take these shoes.
So they respected that, as Maharaj had said.
Maharaj said, "One should respectfully study the holy scriptures and honor the saints."
So, one should respect saintly persons.
That's true.
Saints like Viharilalji Maharaj and RaghuvirjiRaghuvirjiAdopted by Swaminarayan Bhagwan from His younger brother Ichharamji; became the first Acharya of the Laxmi-Narayan Dev Gadi at Vadtal -- the Vadtal Gadi lineage this platform's own content follows.Tap to open in glossary → Maharaj used to show great respect to sadhus.
Moreover, he
Now, in this era, what happens is that sadhus are at odds with each other, pulling each other down, going to court against each other, or running against each other in elections, so they maintain as much respect as they can.
So
That's what's said now, isn't it?
Huh? Actually, for Maharajshri, it's a dilemma to give initiation, it's mandatory, and there's no control in hand, and it has to be done for the establishment of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
Such is the time, such a time has come.
All the time is like that.
So everyone works according to the time, and they all work according to the time.
Moreover, he should respect the devotee saints of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Bhagwan.
What?
There's an online question: if an Acharya Maharaj has deviated from dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and gives initiation, will it be beneficial or not?
That's for Maharaj to know. We shouldn't delve too much into that. We should do as much as is in the Shikshapatri.
There shouldn't be too much discussion about gurus.
So, in depth, you should study the scriptures.
We cannot have extensive discussions about Acharya Maharaj.
Moreover, he should respect and worship the devotee saints of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Bhagwan as appropriate.
Because saintly persons
These verses have come, so let's explain their meaning.
We shouldn't solve the question here.
Because the worship of saintly persons is the root of all happiness.
It is said in the ShrutiShrutiThat which is revealed and heard. Philosophical and spiritual wisdom – as revealed to the rushis after strict tap and deep dhyãn. The four Veds are Shruti shãstras.Tap to open in glossary → of the Mundaka UpanishadUpanishadCollection of philosophical texts written by the ancient rushis, that primarily revolves around the discussion of the nature of the ãtmã, the world, mãyã, and reality. Of the 108 Upanishads, ten are considered to be the ‘principal Upanishads’ upon which philosophers and ãchãryas have written commentaries.Tap to open in glossary → that one with a pure inner self who has realized the Supreme Soul, whatever worlds he desires in his mind and whatever desires he serves, he attains those worlds and those enjoyments.
Being glorious in the form of true resolve, the worship of a person who has realized the Supreme Soul should be performed by one who desires prosperity.
If saints are not respected and worshipped, then even the worship of God performed by the Acharyas does not yield full results.
It is said in Shrimad Bhagavatam, for example, that a person has self-identification with his body, which is made of the three humors: vata, pitta, and kapha; he has a sense of possessiveness towards his wife and others; he has a sense of reverence towards the idols of God; and he has a sense of sacredness towards Ganga water and other holy places.
If he does not have the same self-identification, possessiveness, reverence, and sacredness towards the devotee of God, then he is an animal like an ox and a donkey.
It only mentions sadhus.
A sadhu means an exclusive devotee of God. Then, if Maharajshri is a devotee of God, he is also included in that.
But if someone has unwavering devotion to God, and they don't have such a feeling, then they are like a dullard.
In that, Vyas Bhagwan has mostly said that verse in the context of householders.
What's the point of doing it in the context of householders? Why not for renunciants? If renunciants don't have that, aren't they considered dullards?
Is it said or not said?
It is said, but
Vyas Bhagwan said this: "One who has self-identification with the body, which is made of the three humors, and has a sense of possessiveness towards his wife and others, and has a sense of reverence towards the idols of God, and has a sense of sacredness towards Ganga water and other holy places."
One who has a sense of sacredness towards Ganga water and other holy places, but not towards the devotees of God, is like a dullard.
He should be known as an ox and a donkey.
So if a householder doesn't have that, he should be known as an ox and a donkey.
So if a renunciant doesn't have that, then?
Then
He won't be counted.
He's not an ox or a donkey.
He is not an ox or a donkey.
Because he doesn't do anything good for anyone like a donkey. A donkey does good for its owner, but he doesn't do good for anyone.
So Vyas Bhagwan has kept two analogies here. We will have to find two more analogies.
That he should be given two analogies like a donkey and an ox.
If a householder does not do this, then these two.
And if a renunciate does not do this, then what should we call him? Blank space, blank space.
So Vyas Bhagwan didn't say anything again.
Because when talking about the glory of a sadhu, if you then say that to a sadhu, it becomes a crossing, like, is it like this for him and him?
But it does apply.
If it's not like that, then it happens like this.
But now if Bhagwan Vyas Bhagwan has said it, then who is his master?
So he must have said it somewhere else.
So Vyas Bhagwan has kept two analogies here. We will have to find two more analogies.
That he should be given two analogies like a donkey and an ox.
If a householder does not do this, then these two.
And if a renunciate does not do this, then what should we call him? Blank space, blank space.
So Vyas Bhagwan didn't say anything again.
Because when talking about the glory of a sadhu, if you then say that to a sadhu, it becomes a crossing, like, is it like this for him and him?
But it does apply.
If it's not like that, then it happens like this.
But now if Bhagwan Vyas Bhagwan has said it, then who is his master?
So he must have said it somewhere else.
And here they were sitting to praise him.
And if someone is sitting to praise their mother and says, 'My mother is barren.'
If they say that, then all the praises they made become useless.
So nothing like that was done here.
Bhagwan has told Shrutdev that.
But the praises there are only for the sadhus.
Bhagwan has told Shrutdev that, 'O Brahman, you worship these Brahmarshis with my devotion.'
If you do so, then consider that you have worshipped me.
Otherwise, many times, Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → Bhagwan had gone to Shrutdev's house, right?
It comes in the latter half of the Bhagavat.
Bhagwan had gone to King Janak's house there.
Shrutdev was a Brahmin, he was a devotee of Bhagwan.
So he said that if you worship these Rishis, then my worship is done.
Otherwise, my worship cannot be done even with many valuable materials.
The person who worships Bhagwan by having faith only in the murtimurti1) Sacred idol of Bhagvãn used to offer worship. There are eight types of murtis that can be worshipped: stone, wood, metal, earth, engraved or drawn, sand, gems, and mental. 2) The form of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
But does not worship other devotees with devotion, then he is considered a worldly devotee.
In the ninth canto, Bhagwan has also told Durvasa that, 'Except for my devotee sadhu-purushas, I do not even love myself.'
In the same way, both those acharyas should respectfully study the SatsangSatsang1) True company. The practice of associating with Bhagvãn’s sant, other satsangis, the ãtmã, and the sacred shãstras, and also observing vartmãns and niyams. 2) Also refers to the sampradãy, which is the presence of good company.Tap to open in glossary → scriptures that we have mentioned before.
Study is done in four ways.
One is study, reading; second is to keep contemplating; third is declaration.
To keep speaking with clear pronunciation, and fourth means to repeat and repeat.
Study is done in four ways.
One, one study, reading.
So first, read.
If one throws away studying, then there will be no study.
Second, keep contemplating.
Third, declaration.
Contemplate what you have studied.
Keep speaking with clear pronunciation.
And fourth, teaching.
Then, when one teaches others, the learning is complete.
Until one teaches others, the learning is not complete.
Knowledge is acquired in four parts.
First, when one studies.
Then, when one studies with other classmates.
Third, over time.
And fourth, by teaching, by teaching.
Teaches others.
And even if one teaches others, then after a long time, one understands that this is what is said in my Vachanamrut.
And sometimes, some embodied disciples of ours meet us and they explain the Vachanamrut to us.
Many times, disciples explain the Vachanamrut, who explains it the most?
Who imparts knowledge to the GuruGuruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →?
Huh?
No one else, not even Bhagwan, can do what disciples can do.
Whether one believes in Bhagwan or not.
But disciples impart knowledge.
They open eyes, open ears.
Disciples say, 'Listen with open ears.'
Open your eyes and see.
Open your mind and understand.
So, opening all that is in their hands, not even in others' hands. Many times, even if I want to open my eyes, they don't open, but if someone else opens them, they open.
It opens immediately.
So, mostly disciples do this.
So, teaching gives a lot of knowledge.
And knowledge comes from disciples.
So, knowledge is contained in four parts.
First, when one studies.
Then, when one discusses with other classmates.
Then, when some time passes.
And fourth, when one teaches someone else.
If he completes all four stages, then his knowledge will be good.
What else was said about these four things?
To study, to keep contemplating, to keep speaking with clear pronunciation, and to teach.
Those four things are the limbs without which it is incomplete.
Victory to Sahajanand Swami Maharaj.