Download or read book Sadguru Shashtari Dharmajivandasji Swami written by Sadhu Laxminarayandasji Swami and published by Rajkot Gurukul. This book was released on with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shreeji Maharaj has said in the 19th Vachanamritam of Vadtal, "Whenever the soul is fortunate to be born as a human being in Bharat Khand, incarnations of God or His saints are sure to be found moving on the earth." We are extremely fortunate to have been brought up under the auspices of such a saint. Reverend Shastriji Maharaj Shri Dharmajivandasji Swami came in our life as a true saint and authorised representative of Almighty Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan on this sacred soil of Saurashra. He did not come to enjoy normal human life. He never chose to appease his physical self. No bonding howsoever strong could limit him for sensual pleasure. He cultivated various virtues in his life, living with the great saints, broke the bondings and departed on his own terms. This person revolutionized the educational system and kicked off a tradition which we will cherish for years! This book, which is translation of Gujarati edition, describes his life journey which is full of rises and tides. An unswerving personality emerges in 41 chapters in a unique way. His single mindedness, simple living style and saintly sacrifices mesmerize anyone and everyone! The book in my view has two parts. In the first part the child Arjan rises from the dust of Taravada village to righteousness and enlightenment in company of brahmnistha saints. His detachment from worldly desires, right from birth was something very astonishing. He was never found to nurture ambition of normal human dreams. When a pious soul of Arjan finds company of saints like Rev. Balmukunddasji Swami, his real self emerges out and gradually leads to sanyas. The book nicely depicts the heart rending sufferings he underwent on choosing the path of renunciation. The ruthless suppression from his family members couldn't deride the mumukshu Arjan and it couldn't budge the great soul even an inch from his life mission. Second part of the book from chapter 10 onwards, reveals Arjan Bhagat's (parshad) total dedication and commitment to the path he chose willfully. His early years as a saint after attaining Bhagavati Dixa (formal embracement of sanyas) demonstrates how intense his detachment was. Intense desire to study as a young saint brings forth his attributes as a scholar. Firm faith in Sampradaya rules and traditions, strict obeyance of prevailing norms and complete abstinence in personal life earned him blessings from stalwart saints like sadhu Narayandasji Swami and many many others. He embarked upon extensive tourage on foot in rural areas and thereby strengthened the roots of Swaminarayan sect in Gir region, which was his notable contribution during those difficult days. Fearlessness was his one of the deeply appreciated virtues among fellow as well as senior saints. His vision in renovating the old temples in rural and semi urban areas was considered a visionary step. Acceptability among the rural illiterate devotees and attaining their support for temple renovations was a praiseworthy task. Other equally challenging tasks during headship of Shri Swaminarayan Temple - Junagadh, speak volumes of his administrative capability and unwavering commitment. However, the best was yet to come! His quick decision taking strength and adventurism on sound faith and pragmatism generated heat, as usual, among envious colleagues. But how long can a glittering diamond be covered just to prevent it from radiating? Rev. Swamiji was a different stuff altogether! He had vision, he had strength, he had commitment and finally he had the ultimate will to incur wrath and risk from anyone, as long as he was convinced with the righteousness of the task on hand. So, he had to depart for a cause! He did it to make a way, which has now become a guiding lighthouse for generations to come!! Birth of Gurukul tradition in modern India was his, perhaps one of the greatest contributions not only to the Swaminarayan sect but to the entire world. Blending religion and virtuous teaching with the formal education and thereby amalgamating the values of Vidya, Sadvidya and Brahmvidya in Gurukul system is a sagacity entirely to his credit. Preferring Chaitanya Rosary (young boys) to Tulsi rosary (wooden rosary)-a decision that changed millions of lives for all-round betterment was quite a step, not many can contemplate ! Numerous occasions and plethora of activities in Gurukul with now complete freedom to execute own ideas showed how great he was! He never missed the aim and mission of his life and still broke many barriers of hostility to everybody's surprise! He triumphed as a saint, as a dedicated soldier of the Sampradaya, as a social reformer, as an innovator and finally as a uncommon human being. Never compromising on values and principles was his very nature. No allurement howsoever big could budge him from his chosen path. Not a single blot on his 87 year long, most eventful life was not a mean achievement. Finally he left for Akshardham with expression full contentment of life. Centuries to come will follow his footsteps! My salute to our sculptor, the bravo saint !! Jay Swaminarayan.

Download or read book Sadhuta na Shangar written by Shastri Shri Haripriyadasji Swami and published by Rajkot Gurukul. This book was released on with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Kaam Dravya ne Maan Chhe Jeh, Teh Saru Dharyo Nathi Deh; Eva Gune Mota Je Munish, Eva Sant ne Naamu Hu Shish’. Sadguru Shri Nishkulanand Swami narrates the many characteristics of an ideal Saint in the second Prakaran of the Bhaktachintamani (2-20). Have you ever wondered what the life of a holy soul can be like? How did he live in this modern world? How did he shape the lives of so many individuals? What kind of a person is an epitome of Dharma, Bhakti, Gyan, and Vairagya like? How does his work live on forever? What kind of vision did he have for mankind? The noble and holy care less for themselves and more for the people in the social fabric. They suffer not for themselves but for all and yet remain forgiving forever. So broad and farsighted is their vision that generations after them keep thanking them forever. This book is an attempt to shed some light onto the life of Sadguru Shastriji Maharaj Shri Dharmajivandasji Swami answering the above questions. Each chapter explores a new facet of Pujya Swami's life. This riveting book will help you understand Swami's simple yet influential, bold yet gentle, strict yet accommodating, and courageous yet caring personality. The author has not merely translated the book "Sadhutana Shangar" from Gujarati to English but was inspired to serve in this capacity after reading the Gujarati edition written by Shastri Shri Haripriydasji Swami. May Bhagwan Swaminarayan, Pujya Shastriji Maharaj, and Pujya Guruvarya Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami be pleased upon Kamleshbhai Shah from Canada for picking up the publishing costs, his son and daughter for authoring the book, and all who served in the publishing of this book in any capacity, inspire them to serve the Swaminarayan Sampraday, and bless their hearts for their efforts. Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul also prays to Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan that the readers of this book will be able to establish a bond with Pujya Shastriji Maharaj by using this book as a medium. So please turn the page and begin now!

Download or read book The Art of Satsang Simplified written by Pujya Shri Devprashaddasji Swami and published by Rajkot Gurukul. This book was released on with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every time God visits the Earth, He visits His devotees living across various places to refresh their hope and intensify their desire towards Him. When God is not here, His Saints take over His role and walk across the globe inspiring the devotees. Guruvarya Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami, the head of Gurukul Rajkot is a Saint and Guru of over 240 such Sadhus who currently propagate Bhagwan Swaminarayan's mission around the globe. Sadguru Shri Devprasaddasji Swami among them is one such Saint who often visits devotees with a single intent of strengthening their desire towards God, and thus reducing the distance between devotees and God. In the year 2017, within a span of three months, Swamiji travelled across all corners and centers of United States to personally visit the devotees, and teach them the devotional techniques that he had learnt from His Guru Shastriji Maharaj Shri Dharmajivandasji Swami (and other prominent Saints), from his personal observations while living as per God's and Guru's directions, and from scriptures like Vachanamrut, Swami Ni Vato, Bhagavat Gita, etc., “The art of being detached from worldly attachments”, “Real cause of birth and death cycle”, “Importance of selfless actions and the process of bringing it into your life”, “Importance of a Saint in our lives”, “Understanding Moh (Enchantment)”, are some of the many profound topics explained in a simple manner that would help ease a devotee's life by multiple folds. This book is an attempt to capture the depth of Swamiji's teachings that he delivered in USA in the year 2017. Shri Ramesh B. of non-Gujarati descent listened to the Katha in Gujarati and transcribed it as a collection which took the form of this book. We hope that the book brings forth the teachings of Sadguru Devprasaddasji Swami as it is and brings clarity on the inner techniques of devotion to the reader and thus enabling him to possess God as quickly as possible.