Enlightening Essays

Yogiji Maharaj (Part 3)

Translated By: Yagna (Vaghu) Dave

Published On: 8 Jul 2025

The main thing we must understand is that our guru never goes away. Even though Yogiji Maharaj apparently left for Akshardham in 1971, his nature, virtues and divinity are present in Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

Yogiji Maharaj (Part 2)

Translated By: Yagna (Vaghu) Dave

Published On: 22 Jun 2025

Shastriji Maharaj used to say, “I am Jogi and Jogi is me.” He said that he was Jogi since time immemorial. Jogi had a saintly nature in his genes.

Yogiji Maharaj (Part 1)

Translated By: Yagna (Vaghu) Dave

Published On: 8 Jun 2025

Yogi Bapa had given God (his bliss) to everyone. Everyone experienced the joy of God when they came in touch with Yogi Bapa.

Personal Rituals Mansi Puja

Written By: Sadhu Mukundcharandas

Published On: 22 May 2025

Mansi puja is ultimately meditation, but rather than trying to achieve a state of ‘no-thoughts’ which is very difficult for lay people, it is easier, visually feasible and fulfilling.

Servant-Leadership

Written By: Sadhu Amrutvadandas

Published On: 8 May 2025

Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s servant-leadership was an outstanding attribute of his saintly life. Despite being the spiritual leader of countless devotees he always strived to serve all.

Equality

Written By: Sadhu Gnanpurushdas

Published On: 22 Apr 2025

Pramukh Swami Maharaj treated everyone with equality: rich or poor, young or old, no matter what caste, creed, colour or country.

Forms of Loving Wisdom (Part 2)

Written By: Prof. Suresh Raval (USA)

Published On: 8 Apr 2025

Many young men have experienced Swamishri’s loving care at such an unforgettably right time.

Forms of Loving Wisdom (Part 1)

Written By: Prof. Suresh Raval (USA)

Published On: 22 Mar 2025

This was Swamishri’s abiding love for the young. He always heard the young. It is because of such loving attentiveness the young today are stalwartly resisting temptations and overcoming obstacles.

A Chill Pill for Mental Wellness

Written By: Sanjay Patel, Houston, USA

Published On: 8 Mar 2025

This was Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s spiritual chill pill. It made him ever fearless and cheerful. Anxiety never touched him.

Katha: The Bedrock of Satsang

Written By: Sadhu Amrutvijaydas

Published On: 22 Feb 2025

Katha moulds a person. It informs one about the true teachings and glory of Maharaj, satsang and devotees. Katha is the core, but we tend to ignore it. Without katha the teachings of satsang do not take root in a person. If the roots are strong then a robust and healthly tree develops.

Pre-Initiation Period (Part 4)

Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas

Published On: 8 Feb 2025

Yogiji Maharaj exclaimed, “Vinubhai! Motibhai had pleased Shastriji Maharaj immensely. On having received his blessings, you will be victorious.”

Pre-Initiation Period (Part 3)

Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas

Published On: 22 Jan 2025

I found a new direction in Pramukh Swami’s sweet, humble and loving talks. I felt very peaceful. From that moment onwards I was awakened with the desire to live a sadhu’s life.

Pre-Initiation Period (Part 2)

Written By: Sadhu Vivekjivandas

Published On: 8 Jan 2025

Yogiji Maharaj scanned the platform and enquired, “Where is Vinubhai?” After seeing him standing at a distance, Yogiji Maharaj alighted from his carriage and went up to him.

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