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Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: βWho am I?β, βWhat is our purpose in life?β, βWhat is the nature of the journey of souls?β, βWhy do bad things happen to good people?β, βWhat does karma mean?β, βHow was the world created?β, βWho is the βDoerβ (ego definition)?β
Dadashri also provides spiritual expositions on the topics of: βWhat is religion?β, βHow to find God?β, βWhat is the difference in religion vs. spirituality?β, βHow do you define spirituality?β, βHow can I attain knowledge of Self?β, βHow can I experience my own pure Soul?β, and βWhat is liberation?β
Ultimately, Dadashri describes how the knowledge of Self is the final goal of all seeking. Without Self knowledge, one cannot attain ultimate liberation, or moksha.ΒααΆαααΆααααααΆα αα·αααα·ααΆαααααα
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Ambalal M. Patel was a civil contractor by profession. In June 1958, spontaneous Self-Realization occurred within Ambalal M. Patel. From this point on, Ambalal became a Gnani Purush, and the Lord that manifest within him became known as Dada Bhagwan. A Gnani Purush is One who has realized the Self and is able help others do the same. He said that, βThe same Lord, Dada Bhagwan exists in all living beings. The difference between you and me is that in me The Lord has manifested fully in me and he is yet to manifest in you.β
Param Pujya Dadashri used to go from town to town and country-to-country to give satsang (spiritual discourse) and impart the knowledge of the Self, as well as knowledge of harmonious worldly interactions to everyone who came to meet him. This spiritual science, known as Akram Vignan, is the step-less path to Self-realization.
This book is a humble attempt to present to the world, the essence of his Knowledge. Great care has been taken to preserve his original words and the essence of his message.
