May Swaminarayan Bhagwan, that is, Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj himself,¹ bestow ultimate peace, bliss and happiness on all. (1)

1. Here, Swaminarayan Bhagwan and Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj are synonyms and refer to the one supreme entity – Parabrahman, Paramatma.

This body is a means for moksha, not merely a means for indulgence [in sense pleasures]. Rare and perishable, this body is not repeatedly attained. (2)

Personal and family activities are [only] for the sustenance of the body. They are not the ultimate objective of this human birth. (3)

This body has been received to eradicate all flaws, attain the brāhmic state and offer devotion to Bhagwan. All this is certainly attained by practicing satsang.² Therefore, mumukshus should always practice satsang. (4–5)

2. See verses 8–9 for a definition of ‘satsang.’

This body has been received to eradicate all flaws, attain the brāhmic state and offer devotion to Bhagwan. All this is certainly attained by practicing satsang.² Therefore, mumukshus should always practice satsang. (4–5)

2. See verses 8–9 for a definition of ‘satsang.’