Distance between Maharaj and Akshardham

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Why is it essential to read and think about the Swamini Vaato to fully comprehend the deep mysteries of the Vachanamrut?

To find out the real principle of Vachanamrut as Swami has often talked about Shreeji Maharaj's upasana, greatness, atmabuddhi in satsang, vairagya, dharma, and the knowledge of atma.

According to Maharaj, how can one understand His true principle by His mercy?

By reading and discussing Shreeji Maharaj's pronounced Vachanamrut with people of similar tastes.

What are the four principles one must accomplish to proceed to Akshardham according to the text?

Agni, upasna, sadbhav, and paksha.

Why does Pramukh Swami Maharaj emphasize reading Vachanamrut and Swamini Vaato daily?

To gain strength and nourishment as they are considered essential sources of spiritual sustenance. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pramukh Swami Maharaj consider Vachanamrut and Swamini Vaato to be?

Our lives. Signup and view all the answers

What is important for any aspirant of Brahmvidya to study?

Swamini Vaato as well as the Vachanamrut. Signup and view all the answers

According to Nitishatak, what should an aspirant develop along with penance, detachment, and disregard for the body?

The desire to serve humanity Signup and view all the answers

What did Muktanand Swami forfeit in his life in order to live according to Maharaji's commands?

This world's honors, greatness, power, wealth, and fame Signup and view all the answers

How did Maharaj serve deserving people during His van-vicharan (travel through the forests)?

In so many instances Signup and view all the answers

What did Maharaj prefer to do rather than considering oneself as atma and seeking atma's happiness?

Serving devotees Signup and view all the answers

Why did Maharaj stay amidst thousands of people according to Vachanamrut Gadhada III/21?

For the sake of God and His devotees Signup and view all the answers

What did Maharaj consider better than considering oneself as atma and seeking atma's happiness?

Serving Signup and view all the answers

What did Swamishri do to heal the sadhu?

Swamishri turned his hand all over his body and forgave his sins. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Kothari Khushal Bhagat come to listen to Swamishri's talks?

Kothari Khushal Bhagat came because he admired Shastri Yajnapurushdasji's renunciation of wealth and women. Signup and view all the answers

How did Swamishri react to Heerabhai's cooking?

Swamishri refused to eat Heerabhai's cooking because he believed Heerabhai did not follow pure niyams. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ullasarambhai read to the Haribhaktas and sadhus?

Ullasarambhai read the story of Vachanamrut to the audience. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Heerabhai feed sadhus in the temple?

Heerabhai fed sadhus as an act of service, although some considered it mere. Signup and view all the answers

How did Swamishri respond when asked to have dinner?

Swamishri asked whose rasoi seva it was and refused to eat Heerabhai's cooking. Signup and view all the answers

According to Yagnapurushdasji, why do they not need a plane to reach Akshardham?

There is no distance between Maharaj and Akshardham for people with introspection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in perspective between introspective and nonintrospective people regarding the distance to God?

Introspective people see no distance to God, while nonintrospective people perceive great distance. Signup and view all the answers

How does Yagnapurushdasji justify the apparent contradiction between Vachanamrut and his statement about the distance to God?

He quotes Vachanamrut Sarangpur 10, emphasizing that the distance to God is subjective based on introspection. Signup and view all the answers

What understanding does Yagnapurushdasji attribute to a sadhu who believes that God is always present in their consciousness?

Such a sadhu is not far from God or the abode of God by even an atom. Signup and view all the answers

Who complained to Bhagatji against Yagnapurushdasji and other disciples, and what was the nature of their complaint?

Govind Swami, Bhandari Aksharpurushdas, Kunjviharidas, Nandkishoredas complained that Yagnapurushdasji's disciples believe Bhagatji has the key to Akshardham. Signup and view all the answers

What belief did the disciples of Bhagatji hold regarding Bhagatji's role in relation to Akshardham?

They staunchly believed that Bhagatji has the key to Akshardham and is the door of salvation. Signup and view all the answers

What is found in an unrighteous person?

Unfavorable eight factors of place, time, etc. Signup and view all the answers

How can one become brahmarup?

By believing the Gunatit Sadhu to be brahmarup and associating with him through mind, deeds, and speech. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept: 'Though the parasmani is placed in an iron box, the iron box does not turn into gold as the parasmani is wrapped in thin paper.'

The essence of a pure soul (parasmani) does not transform the impure (iron box) unless it is properly approached. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text highlight about the joy of drinking milk?

One gets the bliss of Maharaj by attaching to the great God-realized Sadhu. Signup and view all the answers