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Who is the life force of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya? Swami Yogiji Maharaj.

- Shri Hariprasad M. Choksi, Government Pleader, Bombay State


Saints like Yogiji Maharaj do not distinguish between you and I, yours and mine; they have no worldly desires and so their thoughts, words and actions succeed for the good of all.

- Shri A.B. Patel, CMG, Shri Arvind Ashram, Pondicherry


His outstanding quality is his saintliness, which is revealed by his pure life, devotion, humility and simplicity. Yogiji Maharaj is the guru of thousands, yet he is not egoistic about this. This is a great feat.

- Shri Manilal C. Parekh, Renowned Writer, Rajkot


Love, service, renunciation, compassion… all these and other virtues are found in Yogiji Maharaj. In his presence, improper thoughts do not arise.

- Justice Shri D.V. Vyas, Mumbai


His life is a great message. It is our great fortune that we have his company. Whatever I have achieved is the result of Swamishri’s blessings.

- Shri Govindsinhji M. Chudasama, IAS


A yogi is greater than one who performs austerities, and one who has knowledge or performs rituals. A yogi is one who is totally attached to God. In this sense, Yogiji Maharaj is a true yogi.

- Shri B.J. Diwan, Chief Justice, Gujarat


His simple language had a captivating aura, leaving a deeper and more effective impression than even the greatest speeches.

- Shri A.B. Yagnik, Principal, Mithibai College of Arts and Science, Mumbai


Yogiji Maharaj is such a saint who is not attracted to the world, is detached, is honest, is a friend to all and advocates discipline. His talks do not differ from his actions.

- Shri S.R. Bhatt, Principal, B.D. Arts College, Ahmedabad


Yogiji Maharaj is truly a liberated saint. He is the form of bliss… He is truly a great person.

- Shri Ramanlal Soni, Writer, Modasa


He is an ocean of affection. He has won the hearts of countless people, young and old. Without losing his mental stability and without even the slightest trace of disrespect he has tolerated many hardships in a saintly way.

- Prof. Dr Bhagvatiprasad Pandya, Ahmedabad


Param Bhagvat Sant Swamishri Yogiji Maharaj is supremely austere, compassionate, devout and a sadhu of the highest calibre. Through his pure life he has guided countless souls onto the spiritual path.

- Mahantshri Shantiprasadji, Shri Anandabawa Seva Sanstha, Jamnagar


Yogiji Maharaj is a stream of flowing nectar. Humility is his innate God-given nature.
When a devotee departs from his presence, he feels that he has embraced God.
Whatever he says comes true and his actions are pure. He has matchless humility.

- Shri Krishnashankar Shastri, Nadiad


His sparkling eyes, smiling lips and shining face inspire spiritual joy in all his disciples. His life is an honour to himself and a pattern to mankind. It is like the sap of a living tree which penetrates every bough, branch and twig and permeates them through and through.

- Shri M.R. Gopalacharya, Panditratna Panditraj, Mumbai
 


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