Context
When did Maharaj give the discourse to this vachanamrut?
28 August 1820
Who asks Maharaj 'but how can one know whether the mind has been conquered'?
Muktanand Swami
Name three examples of sights that distract your eyes from Maharaj
TV, social media, girls etc
Name three examples of sights that you can focus on to keep your attention fixated on Maharaj?
GHD vids, murtis in mandir, doing aarti etc
What was Shriji Maharaj wearing?
Dressed entirely in white clothes
What is Maharaj's response to Muktanand Swami about how one can know whether the mind has been conquered?
when 'no desire to indulge in those vishays remains, then all of the indriyas are said to be conquered'
Name three examples of sounds that distract you from Maharaj?
Bad music, abhav avgun, swearing etc
Name three examples of sounds that you can focus on to keep your attention on Maharaj?
kirtans, aarti, spiritual discourses etc
How old was Shriji Maharaj was he gave this discourse?
Approx 39-40 years old
Name the first way Maharaj says to defeat the vishays?
atma realisation
Name three examples that take your tongue's focus away from Maharaj?
onion/garlic, alcohol, smoking/vaping etc
Name three examples that you can keep your tongue focused on to keep attention on Maharaj?
doing goshthi, singing kirtans/aarti, talking about others' virtues etc
Who spoke extensively on this vachanamrut in Junagadh?
Bhagatji Maharaj
Name the second way Maharaj says to defeat the vishays?
realisation of God coupled with the knowledge of his glory
Name three smells that affect your nose to take your focus away from Maharaj?
women's perfume, your own body odour, onion/garlic etc
Name three methods to not allow your nose to let you turn your focus away from Maharaj?
Shower everyday, puja perfume, don't eat onion/garlic
What did Bhagatji Maharaj say about this vachanamrut?
'This vachanamrut contains the main principle of brahmavidya. Those who wish to perfect the knowledge of Brahman should learn this vachanamrut'
Name an example Maharaj gives in relation to thinking of yourself as the atma?
1. I am chaitanya while the body is jad
2. I am pure, whereas the body is the embodiment of narak
3. I am imperishable, while the body is perishable
4. I am the embodiment of bliss, whereas the body is the embodiment of misery'
Name three things you can touch which take your focus away from Maharaj?
women, onion/garlic, vapes/cigarettes etc
Name three things you can touch to keep focus on Maharaj?
Puja murtis, satsangi's feet, prasad etc