5 October 2019, Gandhinagar
The yuvaks and yuvatis of Rajkot were going to Delhi for a shibir.
Apurvamuni Swami described the arrangements and shibir details. Swamishri was asked a written question: “O Swami Bapa! What should we youths do so that our goal of attaining Akshardham is attained?”
Swamishri wrote, “The more one firmly observes dharma-niyams, the closer one is to Akshardham. Upasana and agna.”
22 October 2019, Gondal
In the evening, Swamishri finished his correspondence duties. Then, Gurumanan Swami asked, “Swami, we are all still sadhaks on the spiritual path. So, what thoughts should we constantly have to achieve maximum progress?”
Swamishri said, “First, read that which strengthens your observance of dharma-niyams. Because that is the most important. If one is sincere in dharma-niyams then one reaches straight to Maharaj – nobody comes in the way.
“And second, ashro – refuge. But ashro is included when one staunchly observes dharma-niyams. One who is firm in dharma-niyam is able to do everything. So, begin with these two: sincerity in observing dharma-niyams and ashro.”
17 December 2019, Mumbai
Swamishri wrote today’s ‘Brahmavidya Path – Lesson in Brahmavidya’: “Maharaj has given niyams to secure moksha for everyone.”
22 December 2019, Mumbai
In the interval during a walking session, Swamishri answered some questions in English.
Uttamyogi Swami: What expectations do you have from us?
Swamishri: First of all, strong niyam-dharma. And then upasana automatically comes afterwards. And secondly, be good at all times.
Uttamyogi Swami: We have faith in you, the Satpurush. But how can we increase that faith?
Swamishri: Niyam-dharma.
Uttamyogi Swami: How can observing niyam-dharma increase our faith?
Swamishri: It will. The deeper you enter into niyam-dharma, the more solid they become. And you will never lapse in niyam-dharma.
Uttamyogi Swami: But how can they increase our faith?
Swamishri: It is automatic. When you enter deep into and like niyam-dharma they become stronger. That is how you increase faith in the Satpurush.
26 May 2020, Nenpur
At 11.00 a.m., Swamishri was seated in the outside lobby in the sun. Gurumanan Swami asked, “Swami, one of the kirtans sung today mentioned that honouring Pramukh Swami Maharaj even with gemstones is not enough. You are Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s manifest form, so please tell us how we should honour him and you.”
Swamishri replied, “Observe dharma-niyams. Be absolutely firm in dharma-niyams. Remain resolute.”
26 October 2020, Nenpur
After dinner, Swamishri sang the cheshta and listened to a reading of Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s jivan charitra. Then, Brahmanayan Swami asked, “By which type of our actions and thoughts is the Satpurush displeased.
“By lapses in dharma-niyams.”