Category: The Satsang Life
You Are Not Your Thoughts: Lessons from the Vachanamrut
Have you ever felt trapped in a storm of emotions — regret, anger, anxiety — as if you’re drowning in your own mind? We all have moments when our thoughts seem louder than life itself, when we can’t tell where we end and our feelings begin. But Bhagwan Swaminarayan offers a profound way out of this inner chaos. In Gadhada I-21, He explains that when the mind is disturbed by fluctuating thoughts, one should realize their true self as distinct from the body. This simple yet powerful insight can transform the way we experience life’s emotional waves. You are not [Read More…]
The Priceless Gifts of Life: Lessons from Gunatitanand Swami
We live in a world that’s always chasing upgrades. A newer phone, a faster car, and so much more. In the process, it’s easy to forget the things we already have, things that money can’t buy. That’s such a given to all of us! But Gunatitanand Swami reminds us of this truth, “No amount of money can buy eyes, ears, or other sense organs, yet God has given them to us freely. Still, the jiva (soul) remains ungrateful.” Every morning we wake with miracles all around us. Sight, sound, breath, and a beating heart. All of these come without effort, [Read More…]
From Life to Scripture: Lessons from Gunatitanand Swami
We often turn to scriptures for guidance, comfort, and inspiration — but have you ever wondered where those scriptures came from? Gunatitanand Swami revealed a profound truth: scriptures are the effect, and the great sadhu is their cause. The sacred words we hold dear did not emerge from abstract theory or philosophical debate, but from the lived wisdom of enlightened souls. These spiritual giants embody the truths we read; their very lives are the fountain from which these teachings flow. A great sadhu lives what the rest of us are still trying to understand, and it is their example that [Read More…]
Effort Grace, and the Journey to Liberation: Lessons from the Vachanamrut
Willpower is powerful. It gets us out of bed, pushes us through challenges, and helps us strive for more. But is willpower alone truly enough to find peace and lasting purpose? Imagine trying to cross a vast ocean by swimming—no boat, no support, just your own strength. That’s how many of us live: hustling, meditating, reading self-help books, trying to fix everything through personal effort. While these practices have value, Bhagwan Swaminarayan offers a deeper insight. He reminds us that someone seeking liberation through effort alone, without relying on God’s grace, is like a lone swimmer in the ocean. But [Read More…]
When ego rises, God responds: Lessons from Gunatitanand Swami
You know, we often underestimate the quiet ones—the meek, the shy, the humble. But we must pause and think twice before mistreating someone just because they seem weak. Because what we don’t see is that God often stands with them more than we realize. Gunatitanand Swami reminds us powerfully: hurting the meek will not be tolerated by God. Why? Because God is the destroyer of vanity. He doesn’t ignore injustice—He confronts it. And sometimes, He manifests through the most unlikely individuals to do it. The humble may not raise their voice. They may not fight back. But their pain—silent as [Read More…]
The Power of Courage, Faith, and Choice: Lessons from the Vachanamrut
Have you ever felt stuck in a habit, wondering if you’ll ever truly break free? Maybe it’s the endless scrolling that eats away your time, the bursts of anger you wish you could take back, or the ways you try to numb stress that only lead to more regret. It’s easy to believe that this is just how we are—part of our nature or even our fate. But Bhagwan Swaminarayan offers us a powerful and liberating perspective: addictions and destructive patterns are not the result of destiny, but of habit. And habits, unlike fate, can be changed. With courage, unwavering [Read More…]
Millions Alone Or Two Aligned?: Lessons from Gunatitanand Swami
We often assume that strength lies in numbers. That the more people, the greater the power. But Gunatitanand Swami offers a perspective that challenges this idea. He explains that if just two individuals share the same inclination—if their hearts and minds are aligned—they can be more powerful than hundreds of thousands, even tens of millions. On the other hand, a crowd without shared purpose is nothing more than a collection of lonely individuals. True strength doesn’t come from the size of a group but from the unity of its purpose. A family that works together experiences deeper happiness. A company [Read More…]
The Secret of Success lies in Steady Steps: Lessons from the Vachanamrut
A single drop is easy to overlook. Yet let that drop fall, unhurried and uninterrupted, and soon it becomes a stream, then a pool, then a lake that carves its own landscape. We see the same quiet power in the Great Wall of China: 13,000 miles long, but laid brick by patient brick, day after day, dynasty after dynasty. No one celebrated any single brick; together they formed a wonder visible from space. Life—yours and mine—unfolds in just the same way. Bhagwan Swaminarayan distilled this truth beautifully: consistent, wholehearted effort turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Imagine giving your body [Read More…]
The Real Path to Spiritual Growth: Lessons from Gunatitanand Swami
Life often presents us with the same path, but not everyone moves in the same direction. Some surge forward, while others unknowingly fall behind. What causes this difference? Gunatitanand Swami provides a timeless insight: it’s not just about what we do, but how we do it. Spiritual growth doesn’t come from action alone—it comes from the attitude behind the action. Those who humbly seek spiritual knowledge and serve selflessly continue to evolve. In contrast, those who let ego creep in, even while doing good, begin to regress. Ego is subtle but powerful. The moment we start thinking, “I did this,” [Read More…]
Engaging in Spiritual Dialogue: Lessons from the Vachanamrut
The Sound That Shapes the Soul Every day we are surrounded by a cacophony of notifications, commentary and entertainment. Much of that noise entertains—but little of it truly nourishes. Bhagwan Swaminarayan points us to a timeless antidote: lend your ears to the discourses of Purushottam Narayan (God) with shraddhā (faith) and prīti (love). More than mere information, these words are catalytic sounds—vibrations that calm the mind and dissolve cravings for transient pleasures (vishays). Valmiki: A Bandit Re-tuned by the Divine Name Need proof that a single, sacred sound can redirect an entire life? Consider the story of Ratnakar the bandit. [Read More…]
You Are Not Your Thoughts: Lessons from the Vachanamrut