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Vachanamrut Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika The eternal philosophy of the Supreme Lord Shree Swaminarayan, with its elucidation by Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree Part 1 Introduction Partharo Gadhada First Section Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj © Copyright reserved with publishers ISBN 81-89189-61-1 First Edition 1981 Second Edition (Revised) 2007 eBook Edition 2012, Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj Suvarna Mahotsav, Bhuj Graphics Shree Mukta Graphics Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar Ahmedabad 380 008 Gujarat India Artist Paresh Haribhai Soni Printing Shivkrupa Offset Printers 27, Amrut Industrial Estate, Opp. Dudheshwar water tank, Ahmedabad 380 004 Gujarat India Tel: +91 79 25623828, 25625698 Mobile: +91 98980 34799 Email: [email protected] All rights reserved. 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[email protected] SwaminarayanGadi.com Shreejibapa Swamibapa Victory to Lord Shree Swaminarayan Vachanamrut Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika The eternal philosophy of the Supreme Lord Shree Swaminarayan, with its elucidation by Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree Part 1 Vachanamrut Compiled by: Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Muktanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Nityanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Brahmanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Shukanand Swami Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika Compiled by: Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swami English Translation by: His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj Sants and Disciples Published by: Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan Shreeji-sankalp-murti Adya Acharya-pravar Dharma-dhurandhar 1008 Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Suvarna Jayanti Mahotsav Smarak Trust Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar Ahmedabad 380 008 Gujarat India In celebration of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Shatabdi (Centenary) 1907 - 2007 CE Purna Purushottam Lord Shree Swaminarayan Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami Sadguru Shree Muktanand Swami Sadguru Shree Nityanand Swami Sadguru Shree Brahmanand Swami Sadguru Shree Shukanand Swami Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swami Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swami Adya Acharya Pravar Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj Abbreviations Used Throughout the Vachanamrut Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika Section Abbreviation Number of Chapters Partharo Gadhada First Section GFS 78 Sarangpur S 18 Kariyani K 12 Loya L 18 Panchala P 07 Gadhada Middle Section GMS 67 Vadtal V 20 Amdavad Am 08 Ashlali As 01 Jetalpur J 05 Gadhada Last Section GLS 39 Question Q Topic T Introduction to the Vachanamrut SwaminarayanGadi.com The Unsurpassed Glory of the Vachanamrut Scripture with its Rahasyarth Pradeepika Commentary From amongst all the scriptures in the world, the Vachanamrut scripture is supreme, For souls to attain salvation, this is the greatest, the most elite of all the scriptures. The immensely merciful Bapashree, elucidated the true, concealed meanings (Rahasyarth Pradeepika) of the Lord, Sadguru Ishwarcharandas asked the questions and compiled the divine commentary (Tika). By referencing the Vachanamrut scripture itself, he (Jeevanpran Bapashree) provided clarifications to the queries, By explaining the elite status of uniting with the Murti (Ras-bas), he (Jeevanpran Bapashree) granted accomplishment to all the souls. According to the preaching of Shreeji (Lord Swaminarayan) Himself, the elucidation of the commentary is compiled, Considering all to be his children, he (Jeevanpran Bapashree) bestowed this divine nectar to everyone. He (Jeevanpran Bapashree) endured much suffering to bestow all souls divine bliss, By benevolently presenting the Lord’s Murti, he (Jeevanpran Bapashree) eliminated the suffering of subsequent births. The glory of Vachanamrut scripture, together with its Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika is such that, If anyone devoutly recites or listens to this scripture, Shreeji (Lord Swaminarayan) merges him into His Murti. Discard any notion of whether the Rahsyarth Pradeepika Tika is verified or not; realise that these are wholly the words of Shreeji (Lord Swaminarayan), Dasanudas (the servant of servants - Jeevanpran Swamibapa) proclaims, that then, you all will be worthy to enjoy the ecstasy of the Lord’s Murti. Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Shree Harignanamrut Kavya ii SwaminarayanGadi.com Introduction to the Vachan-(words)-Amrut-(nectar) The Hindu Religion The eternal faith of the almighty, supreme Lord is Hinduism. It has no beginning, nor does it have an end; it is the Sanatan Dharma – the eternal law of God. Hinduism provides the path of true spirituality, and progression towards God. It describes the ethics and duties for those who aspire for this status. It describes the never-ending cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth; the concept of one’s actions resulting in an appropriate reaction; and also, salvation - liberation from the worldly cycle of birth and death. Hindu Scriptures The Hindu Scriptures – Shastras, are classified into two broad categories. The Shrutis are the scriptures containing the direct teachings of God, such as the Vedas. The Smrutis comprise of these teachings, as described by eminent sages, sants and philosophers. Originally, these scriptures were passed on verbally from generation to generation. They were mostly in the classical language of Sanskrit and were composed into verses. As time progressed, these ancient texts, including the Vedas, Upanishads, Purans, Maha-bharat and Ramayan, were transcribed and translated into vernacular languages. These ancient scriptures, both the Shrutis and Smrutis, contain several references of a time in the future when the supreme, almighty Lord of all Lords, would manifest on Earth. The Brahmand-Puran forecasts that in the theological age of Kali-yug, the son of Dharmadev, Lord Shree Swaminarayan would manifest in Bharat-khand. The Padma-Puran states that when dishonesty had spread throughout society and the world had become immersed in a mire of sin, Lord Shree Swaminarayan would manifest in order to liberate all. The Vasudev-Mahatmya states that taking the name Narayan Muni, the supreme Lord will manifest on Earth in the Koshal region, as a Samvedi Brahmin, through Dharmadev and Bhakti. According to the forecasts of these sacred scriptures, the supreme God, Purna Purushottam Lord Shree Swaminarayan, mercifully manifested on this Earth in 1781 CE. Whenever any incarnation appears on Earth, there is always a specific purpose leading to that manifestation. For example, when the devout disciple Prahlad was being harassed by his father Hiranya-kashipu, the incarnation Nar-sinh, who was half-man and half-lion, appeared from a pillar and killed Hiranya-kashipu in order to protect his loving disciple. In the same manner, the story of the sage Durvasa cursing Nar-Narayan, which is stated in the Partharo, is cited as being the reason for Nar-Narayan’s manifestation. Concurrently, the supreme Lord iii Vachanamrut Introduction SwaminarayanGadi.com Shree Swaminarayan wished to manifest on the Earth to bestow eternal salvation to souls. Consequently, on behalf of Nar-Narayan, Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested. The Philosophy of Lord Shree Swaminarayan The Vishnu-Dharmottar scripture says that when the principles of the elite religion were being destroyed, Lord Shree Swaminarayan would manifest at the home of the Brahmin, Hariprasad, in order to protect the eternal tenets of Hinduism. Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s philosophy is not new or revolutionary – nor is it contrary to the mainstream of Hindu philosophy. In actual fact, the Swaminarayan teachings are the unadulterated, quintessential philosophy of the eternal Hindu faith – Sanatan Dharma. One of Lord Swaminarayan’s purposes for manifesting on the Earth was to protect and rejuvenate the eternal Hindu faith, the religious decree and devotion, which were being manipulated by irreligious and evil entities, sages and priests, to suit their own preferences and ideologies. Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested in Northern India and established the Swaminarayan religion. He instilled into people the ideology of high morals, love and compassion for all, irrespective of caste, creed, colour or gender; and by this, He instigated a renaissance throughout society. Due to His enchanting grace, multitudes of people, from all sections of the communities, became devout disciples and started to chant the supreme mantra, the name of the supreme God, ‘Swaminarayan’, meaning, the ‘Master of all Gods’. Lord Shree Swaminarayan was also affectionately referred to by His followers as Shreejimaharaj. ‘Shree’ is the auspicious word signifying honour and reverence. ‘Ji’ is the term denoting respect. ‘Maharaj’ is the word used to address great people. Therefore, the name Shreejimaharaj denotes the profound respect, reverence, and honour that the disciples have for the supreme Lord