Loyã 12

SavikalpSavikalpWith alternatives or doubts. Used to describe the state in which a person sees Bhagvãn, but with doubts or distinctions still remaining in his mind – in contrast to the nirvikalp state, in which no distinctions remain and a person sees only Bhagvãn. [Gadhadã I – 39].Tap to open in glossary → And NirvikalpNirvikalpWithout alternatives or doubts. Used to describe faith orTap to open in glossary → NishchayNishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →

In the SamvatSamvatThe calendar established by Indian emperor Vikramaditya of Ujjain following his victory 56 BCE. It is a lunar calendar based on ancient Hindu tradition. The Vikram Samvat calendar is 56.7 years ahead of the solar Gregorian calendar. The calendar most commonly used is the Kãrtiki Samvat, which begins on the first day of Kãrtik. However, the Vachanãmrut is written using the Ashãdhi Samvat, which begins on the first day of Ãshãdh.Tap to open in glossary → year 1877, on the night of MãgsharMãgsharSixth month of the Ãshãdhi Samvat year, normally falling between November and December.Tap to open in glossary → 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 → 9 [28th December, 1820], Swãmi ShreeShree1) Name of Lakshmi. 2) Used before the names of Bhagvãn and devs to signify their high status.Tap to open in glossary → Sahajãnandji Mahãrãj was sitting in Surã KhãcharSurã KhãcharA devotee in whose residential darbar in Loya Swaminarayan Bhagwan stayed; every discourse in the Vachanamrut's Loya section was given there, and Sura Khachar himself is recorded asking Swaminarayan Bhagwan a question in Loya 7.Tap to open in glossary →’s darbãrdarbãrCourt of residence belonging to a king or ruler, traditionally with a central courtyard surrounded by rooms with balconies.Tap to open in glossary → in Loyã. He was dressed entirely in white clothes, and was also wearing a red, woollen daglidagliWaistcoat with inner lining, usually worn in cold weather.Tap to open in glossary →. A sabhãsabhãAssembly. A group of satsangis listening to kathã or singing kirtans.Tap to open in glossary → of paramhansparamhans1) Supreme swan. A male sãdhu of the highest order,Tap to open in glossary →, as well as haribhaktas from various places, had gathered before Him.

Then, Shreeji Mahãrãj raised a question: “NishchayNishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → in BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → is of two types: savikalpsavikalpWith alternatives or doubts. Used to describe the state in which a person sees Bhagvãn, but with doubts or distinctions still remaining in his mind – in contrast to the nirvikalp state, in which no distinctions remain and a person sees only Bhagvãn. [Gadhadã I – 39].Tap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → and nirvikalpnirvikalpWithout alternatives or doubts. Used to describe faith orTap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →. In each type of nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → there are three sub-categories: uttamuttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary →, madhyammadhyamMedium. Intermediate.Tap to open in glossary →, and kanishthkanishthLowest.Tap to open in glossary →. Please describe the distinguishing characteristics of each of these six sub-categories.”

The paramhansparamhans1) Supreme swan. A male sãdhu of the highest order,Tap to open in glossary → were unable to answer, so Shreeji Mahãrãj said, “The characteristics of a person with the kanishthkanishthLowest.Tap to open in glossary → savikalpsavikalpWith alternatives or doubts. Used to describe the state in which a person sees Bhagvãn, but with doubts or distinctions still remaining in his mind – in contrast to the nirvikalp state, in which no distinctions remain and a person sees only Bhagvãn. [Gadhadã I – 39].Tap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → are as follows: As long as BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → exhibits kãmkãm1) Lust. Passion. Desire. [Gadhadã I – 73] 2) One of the four purushãrths, allowing for the fulfilment of a person's personal and social desires.Tap to open in glossary →, krodhkrodhAnger. [Loyã – 1]Tap to open in glossary →, lobhlobhGreed. Craving for wealth.Tap to open in glossary →, mãnmãnPride. When a person wants someone else to acknowledge them as superior.Tap to open in glossary →, and svãdsvãdCraving for taste.Tap to open in glossary →, to the same extent as other humans, the person’s nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → in BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → remains. However, if BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → were to display these svabhãvs more so than others, his nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → would be shattered.

“The nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → of someone with the madhyammadhyamMedium. Intermediate.Tap to open in glossary → savikalpsavikalpWith alternatives or doubts. Used to describe the state in which a person sees Bhagvãn, but with doubts or distinctions still remaining in his mind – in contrast to the nirvikalp state, in which no distinctions remain and a person sees only Bhagvãn. [Gadhadã I – 39].Tap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → remains firm even if BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → exhibits kãmkãm1) Lust. Passion. Desire. [Gadhadã I – 73] 2) One of the four purushãrths, allowing for the fulfilment of a person's personal and social desires.Tap to open in glossary → and krodhkrodhAnger. [Loyã – 1]Tap to open in glossary → to a double degree than that of humans.

“Finally, a person with the uttamuttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary → savikalpsavikalpWith alternatives or doubts. Used to describe the state in which a person sees Bhagvãn, but with doubts or distinctions still remaining in his mind – in contrast to the nirvikalp state, in which no distinctions remain and a person sees only Bhagvãn. [Gadhadã I – 39].Tap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → would never doubt any action of BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, even if BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → were to behave crudely like a person of a low varnavarnaA caste of the ancient Indian social system: brãhman, kshatriya, vaishya, and sudra.Tap to open in glossary → and ãshram; or exhibit anger or violence; or indulge in drinking alcohol, meat-eating, or adultery. This is because he understands BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → to be the all-doer, the supreme lord, and the experience of everything. Such a person realises that whatever actions take place in the world are the result of BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, who is anvayanvayNot separate. United. Associated. Connected. When used for Bhagvãn, it implies that He inherently exists within. [Gadhadã I – 7].Tap to open in glossary → within all beings as their controller. If He were to indulge in some shameful deed, it would not affect Him at all since He Himself is the all-doer. In this way, a person who has realised BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → as the lord of all, is known as a bhaktabhaktaDevotee of Bhagvãn. A follower of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → of BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → with the uttamuttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary → savikalpsavikalpWith alternatives or doubts. Used to describe the state in which a person sees Bhagvãn, but with doubts or distinctions still remaining in his mind – in contrast to the nirvikalp state, in which no distinctions remain and a person sees only Bhagvãn. [Gadhadã I – 39].Tap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →.

“As for a bhaktabhaktaDevotee of Bhagvãn. A follower of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → with the kanishthkanishthLowest.Tap to open in glossary → nirvikalpnirvikalpWithout alternatives or doubts. Used to describe faith orTap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →, no matter what good or bad deeds he witnesses being performed by BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, he understands that in all actions BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → performs, He is still a non- doer, since He is brahmbrahm1) The dhãm of Bhagvãn. It is eternal, complete with all gun, luminous, and flawless. Also called Akshar, or Akshar-Brahm, or Akshardhãm. 2) Fourth of the five eternal entities, which transcends everything except Purushottam (jeev, ishvar, Mãyã, and Brahm, and Parbrahm).Tap to open in glossary →. That brahmbrahm1) The dhãm of Bhagvãn. It is eternal, complete with all gun, luminous, and flawless. Also called Akshar, or Akshar-Brahm, or Akshardhãm. 2) Fourth of the five eternal entities, which transcends everything except Purushottam (jeev, ishvar, Mãyã, and Brahm, and Parbrahm).Tap to open in glossary → is like ãkãshãkãshSpace. One of the five bhuts, from which the physical world (Virãt-Purush) is formed. It provides space for all jeevs, is the cause of the internal and external activities of their bodies, and is also where the prãns, indriyas, and antah-karans reside. Ãkãsh is the greatest of the five bhuts, as it supports and pervades all of the other four bhuts, yet remains unaffected by them.Tap to open in glossary →; everything resides in ãkãshãkãshSpace. One of the five bhuts, from which the physical world (Virãt-Purush) is formed. It provides space for all jeevs, is the cause of the internal and external activities of their bodies, and is also where the prãns, indriyas, and antah-karans reside. Ãkãsh is the greatest of the five bhuts, as it supports and pervades all of the other four bhuts, yet remains unaffected by them.Tap to open in glossary → and all actions take place within it. The bhaktabhaktaDevotee of Bhagvãn. A follower of Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary → realises such qualities of brahmbrahm1) The dhãm of Bhagvãn. It is eternal, complete with all gun, luminous, and flawless. Also called Akshar, or Akshar-Brahm, or Akshardhãm. 2) Fourth of the five eternal entities, which transcends everything except Purushottam (jeev, ishvar, Mãyã, and Brahm, and Parbrahm).Tap to open in glossary → of BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →. For example, during the narration of the rãs-leelãrãs-leelãThe divine rãs episode of Shree Krishna with the gopis of Vraj, which is narrated in the chapters 29-33 in the tenth skandh of Shreemad Bhãgvat. Also called rãs-panch- ãdhyãyi.Tap to open in glossary →, Parikshit Rãjã asked Shukji, ‘BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → assumes an avatãravatãrIncarnation of Bhagvãn. He incarnates on Earth for the welfare of society and for the kalyãn of the jeevs. Bhagvãn is always present in Bharat-Khand through these incarnations or His sãdhus. He assumes various avatãrs according to whichever task needs to be accomplished in whichever place, and each avatãr possesses varying amounts of Bhagvãn’s power.Tap to open in glossary → to uphold dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →. Then, why did He associate with the gopis?’ Shukji replied, ‘ShreeShree1) Name of Lakshmi. 2) Used before the names of Bhagvãn and devs to signify their high status.Tap to open in glossary → 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 radiant like fire; whatever actions He performs, good or bad, are burnt to ashes’. In this way, a person who understands BhagvãnBhagvãnGod. Supreme being. Lord of all. Bhagvãn is unparalleled, omnipotent and the all-doer, omniscient, omnipresent, the ocean of all forms of bliss, does not have any attributes of Mãyã, is divine, and is always taking birth on earth for His bhaktas. Resides within the ãtmã. Also called Parbrahm, Paramãtmã, Purushottam, Krishna Nãrãyan, and Swãminãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → as brahmbrahm1) The dhãm of Bhagvãn. It is eternal, complete with all gun, luminous, and flawless. Also called Akshar, or Akshar-Brahm, or Akshardhãm. 2) Fourth of the five eternal entities, which transcends everything except Purushottam (jeev, ishvar, Mãyã, and Brahm, and Parbrahm).Tap to open in glossary →, and unaffected by the actions He performs, is said to have the kanishthkanishthLowest.Tap to open in glossary → nirvikalpnirvikalpWithout alternatives or doubts. Used to describe faith orTap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →.

“A person who becomes like the niranna-muktas of Shvet-DvipShvet-DvipThe dhãm of Vãsudev Bhagvãn. The muktas of Shvet-Dvip are called niranna-muktas, as they do not consume water (nir) or food (ann). Also, they are free from the shad-urmi (six physical and emotional feelings). The muktas that reside in this dhãm are ãtmãs who have been freed from the cycle of births and deaths, but have not yet attained Akshardhãm. So, they perform continuous tap, in order to attain ultimate moksh.Tap to open in glossary → – who are free from the shad-urmishad-urmiThe six physical and emotional feelings: thirst, hunger, grief, infatuation, old age, and death.Tap to open in glossary → (six physical and emotional feelings) – and worships VãsudevVãsudevOne of the four forms of Bhagvãn’s Vishvarup svarup. His Vãsudev-Nãrãyan role is to be worshipped by the jeevs in the brahmãnd (Virãt-Purush). The four-armed svarup of Bhagvãn. He holds four different weapons: gadã, padma, shankh, and chakra.Tap to open in glossary →, is said to possess a madhyammadhyamMedium. Intermediate.Tap to open in glossary → nirvikalpnirvikalpWithout alternatives or doubts. Used to describe faith orTap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →.

“Finally, a person possessing the uttamuttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary → nirvikalpnirvikalpWithout alternatives or doubts. Used to describe faith orTap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → realises that countless millions of brahmãnds, each encircled by the eight barriers (jad prakrutijad prakruti1) Eight non-chaitanya (lifeless) components of the world: pruthvi, jal, tej, vãyu, ãkãsh, maha-tattva, Pradhãn-Prakruti and Mul-Prakruti. 2) The Bhagvad Geetã mentions these to be pruthvi, jal, tej, vãyu, ãkãsh, man, buddhi and ahankãr. [Loyã – 7].Tap to open in glossary →), appear like mere atoms before AksharAkshar1) Imperishable. In his personal form, Akshar serves Bhagvãn in Akshardhãm, and takes birth on earth as His ideal bhakta (sat-purush). Both forms are human in appearance. In his impersonal form, Akshar is the dhãm of Bhagvãn called Akshardhãm. In his all- pervading anvay form, Akshar is called Chidãkãsh.Tap to open in glossary →. Such is the greatness of AksharAkshar1) Imperishable. In his personal form, Akshar serves Bhagvãn in Akshardhãm, and takes birth on earth as His ideal bhakta (sat-purush). Both forms are human in appearance. In his impersonal form, Akshar is the dhãm of Bhagvãn called Akshardhãm. In his all- pervading anvay form, Akshar is called Chidãkãsh.Tap to open in glossary →, the dhãmdhãmThe divine home of Bhagvãn. Wherever Bhagvãn resides is called dhãm.Tap to open in glossary → of 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 → NãrãyanNãrãyanThe four-armed svarup of Bhagvãn. See Bhagvãn.Tap to open in glossary →. A person who worships 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 → realising himself to be aksharakshar1) Imperishable. In his personal form, Akshar serves Bhagvãn in Akshardhãm, and takes birth on earth as His ideal bhakta (sat-purush). Both forms are human in appearance. In his impersonal form, Akshar is the dhãm of Bhagvãn called Akshardhãm. In his all- pervading anvay form, Akshar is called Chidãkãsh.Tap to open in glossary →- ruprupA sight. One of the panch-vishays. Rup is the physical element of tej, and is perceived by the eyes. Rup reveals the appearance of all objects, and resides in all objects in a small form, and changes as objects change.Tap to open in glossary →, can be said to possess the uttamuttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary → nirvikalpnirvikalpWithout alternatives or doubts. Used to describe faith orTap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →.”

Then, Chaitanyãnand Swãmi asked, “Mahãrãj, how have these distinctions in nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → arisen?”

Shreeji Mahãrãj replied, “When a mumukshumumukshuA person in search of moksh.Tap to open in glossary → initially approaches a guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →, several factors cause distinctions in his nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →: the pleasantness and unpleasantness of deshdeshA region or place.Tap to open in glossary →, kãlkãlCause of death. A dev that remains in the ãgnã of Bhagvãn, but carries out his duties of his own free will. If Bhagvãn wishes, He may interfere with Kãl’s duties.Tap to open in glossary →, sangsangCompany. Association. (pronounced sung)Tap to open in glossary →, dikshãdikshãInitiation into a sampradãy or initiation as a sant.Tap to open in glossary →, kriyãkriyãDeed. Action.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 shãstras, with regards to the guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →; as well as the intensity of his own shraddhãshraddhãThe quality that incorporates determination, faith, trust, hope, patience, and persistence.Tap to open in glossary →. Therefore, a person should always associate with pleasant deshdeshA region or place.Tap to open in glossary →, kãlkãlCause of death. A dev that remains in the ãgnã of Bhagvãn, but carries out his duties of his own free will. If Bhagvãn wishes, He may interfere with Kãl’s duties.Tap to open in glossary →, kriyãkriyãDeed. Action.Tap to open in glossary →, and sangsangCompany. Association. (pronounced sung)Tap to open in glossary →. Moreover, a person should acquire wisdom from a speaker who is calm and faultless.”

Chaitanyãnand Swãmi asked further, “If under such circumstances a person develops the kanishthkanishthLowest.Tap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →, can it later develop into the uttamuttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary → nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary →?”

Shreeji Mahãrãj replied, “If the listener possesses extreme shraddhãshraddhãThe quality that incorporates determination, faith, trust, hope, patience, and persistence.Tap to open in glossary →; and if he encounters pleasant deshdeshA region or place.Tap to open in glossary →, kãlkãlCause of death. A dev that remains in the ãgnã of Bhagvãn, but carries out his duties of his own free will. If Bhagvãn wishes, He may interfere with Kãl’s duties.Tap to open in glossary →, kriyãkriyãDeed. Action.Tap to open in glossary →, and sangsangCompany. Association. (pronounced sung)Tap to open in glossary →; and if he encounters a guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary → with the uttamuttamHighest. Best. Superior.Tap to open in glossary → gnãngnãn1) Knowledge. Spiritual knowledge leading to kalyãn. In particular, the knowledge of the ãtmã, and Bhagvãn’s svarup and His greatness. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. 2) Also used to mean ãtmã-nishthã or ãtmã-gnãn.Tap to open in glossary →, then the highest nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → will develop. Otherwise, such nishchaynishchayUnfaltering faith in Bhagvãn, no matter what is seen or heard.Tap to open in glossary → would develop after many lives.” || End of VachanãmrutVachanãmrutAmrut in the form of words. A collection of 273 spiritual talks delivered by Swãminãrãyan Bhagvãn, that were carefully noted and collated by His senior sãdhus in His presence, and were authenticated by Him. Central philosophical shãstra of the Swãminãrãyan Sampradãy that summarises the essence of all Hindu shãstras.Tap to open in glossary → Loyã || 12 || 120 ||