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Philosophy
SMVS Siddhānt Sutra / Principle Statement
‘To understand (instill, inculcate, realize) the supreme Upāsana of Lord Swāminārāyan and attain the ultimate status of an Anādimukta is Kāran Satsang.’
Lord Swāminārāyan’s Divine Form and Supreme Devotion / Loyalty
Practicing Ashtānga Yog (eightfold path), which includes disciplines like Yam, Niyam, Āsan, Pranayam, Pratyahar, Dhyān, Dhāranā, and Samādhi, reaching the state of Samadhi even once, requires passing through all prior stages. In earlier times, sages made intense efforts for spiritual realization, sometimes to the point that their bodies became covered with anthills—yet they often did not achieve Samadhi. Remarkably, Lord Swāminārāyan granted the combined state of conscious and mind-free Samadhi to countless beings with ease. He also gave visions of Akshardham through Samadhi, granting this rare and extraordinary experience to innumerable beings—animals, birds, humans, devotees, and non-devotees—simply through his gaze, voice, touch, or even a clap.
The Nature and Status of Anādimuktas
Bhagwan Swāminārāyan, Abaji Bapashri, and the satpurushes who were contemporaries with Shriji Maharaj and Bapashri have explained the term ‘Anadimukta’ clearly: Anadimuktas are accomplished (siddha) muktas who eternally reside in the murti of Bhagwan Swāminārāyan and enjoy its bliss.
Kāran Satsang
Shriji Maharaj alone is the Kāran (cause). The Anādimuktas reside within His divine Murti. The ultimate goal, focus, and destination for all devotees in the entire tradition is known as Kāran. It is important to clearly distinguish between Kārya and Kāran. Jeevanprān Bāpāshri explained this difference very clearly. The principles taught by Bāpāshri are considered to be the true and authentic principles of Shriji Maharaj. Therefore, it is necessary to deeply understand and follow the principles of Kāran Satsang.
