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Philosophy
SMVS Siddhānt Sutra / Principle Statement
“To understand the supreme Upāsanā of Lord Swāminārāyaṇ and
attain the ultimate status of an Anādimukta is Kāraṇa satsang.”
“સર્વોપરી સ્વામિનારાયણ ભગવાનની ઉપાસના દૃઢ કરી,
અનાદિમુક્તની સ્થિતિ પામવી એ જ કારણ સત્સંગ.”
सर्वोपरी स्वामिनारायण भगवान की उपासना दृढ कर,
अनादिमुक्त की स्थिति प्राप्त करना वे ही कारण सत्संग ।
सत्संगो कारण, सर्वोपरी स्वामिनारायण भगवत: ।
उपासनां कृत्वा, अनादिमुक्तस्थितिसायुज्यम् एव ।।
Every organization’s philosophy is deeply rooted in its guiding principle. The principle of SMVS is a clear reflection of the organization’s entire philosophy. Let’s understand the organization’s philosophy through this principle.
1. What is Siddhānt / principle?
Siddhānt, or principle, refers to what is meant to be achieved at the conclusion of Upasana, devotion, worship, or spiritual practice.
What is a Siddhānt Sutra / Principle Statement?
A Siddhānt Sutra, or Principle Statement, is the statement where the organization’s core principle is explicitly stated.
What is the Siddhant Sutra of SMVS?
SMVS’ Siddhant Sutra is: ‘To understand the supreme Upasana of Lord Swāminārāyan and attain the ultimate status of an Anādimukta is Kāran Satsang.’
What is the reason behind SMVS’ principle?
The establishment of SMVS is to carry forward the principles taught by Lord Swāminārāyan, further expanded by Abjibapashri, and to instill these values in people for generations to come. To uphold these principles, Abjibapashri clarified the distinction between Kārya Satsang and Kāran Satsang, encouraging less emphasis on Kārya Satsang and a greater focus on Kāran Satsang by cultivating a Kāran-focused mindset. Therefore, it is natural for SMVS’ Siddhānt Sutra to align with this path.
Even so, some may still wonder about the significance of the Siddhānt Sutra. While it remains the guiding principle for SMVS as an organization, it is also meant to be held as a personal principle for one’s own progress. If this core principle continues to guide SMVS, then any temples built, spiritual or organizational work carried out, events or programs organized, and service activities performed will all align with this principle—ensuring that the organization’s vision and mission stay consistent. In the same way, if everyone involved with SMVS keeps this Siddhānt Sutra as their own principle, whatever path they follow—spiritual, work, or personal—there will be a steady pursuit of Siddhānt, resulting in a clear and unwavering vision for their goals and efforts. Kāran Satsang is also called Murti Satsang, where God is the central and most important focus. To understand the supreme Upāsana, reach the ultimate status of Anādimukta, and achieve the pleasure of the Murti by embodying the divine form of the Murti is the true goal.
Abjibapashri stated, “Even if you take countless births and engage in Kārya Satsang, a single moment of Kāran Satsang is far superior.” The Siddhānt Sutra of SMVS is meant to fulfill Abjibapashri’s words by fostering a divine Kāran Satsang community.
5. What does the Siddhānt Sutra of SMVS imply?
The Siddhānt Sutra of SMVS represents the entire journey of Kāran Satsang. The ultimate goal of every soul is salvation—Shriji Maharaj’s Murti’s eternal bliss. The journey to attain this happiness is described in the Siddhānt Sutra, where understanding the supreme Upāsana of Lord Swāminārāyan is the starting point and attaining the status of Anādimukta is the destination.
Therefore, this Siddhānt Sutra makes it clear that Kāran Satsang is about accomplishing both Upāsana and the Anādimukta status. It also means SMVS is dedicated to advancing and upholding the principles of Kāran Satsang.
