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Gadhada III-24: Sixteen Spiritual Endeavors; Vairāgya Due To Gnān

Summary

1. One attains the service of God in Akshardhām through the sixteen spiritual endeavours - shraddhā, swadharma, etc.
2. He whose attention is constantly focused on all of God’s mandates, major or minor, should be known as one who would not fall from his dharma.
3. By practicing Satsang for the fulfilment of one’s self-interest, innate nature is eradicated.
4. One who does not become disheartened when Mahārāj repeatedly fires harsh words at him, then Mahārāj develops love for that person.
5. If vairāgya is coupled with gnān, then one does not become bound by vishays even during unfavourable circumstances.
6. Regarding discourses of God:

1. The aversion one develops for the world and the extent to which one’s vicious natures are eradicated is proportionate to one’s attachment to listening to discourses of God.
2. If one has laziness in listening to discourses of God, then one will not acquire noble virtues.

7. Male and female devotees should understand each others’ greatness collectively.