Factors 1
A devotee brings one of her friends to sabha every week which gradually increases the friend's satsang.
Company
A haribhakta came for arti at early in the morning but sees the Satpurush present there at that very moment.
Time / Place
If a devotee sees God displaying anger when dealing with a sinner, more to how humans might react. What type of faith and level would he/she have?
Savikalp Faith, Lowest Level.
A devotee experiences pain but remains detached, feeling liberated in God’s presence.
Nirvikalp Faith, Intermediate Level.
If a devotee sees God engaging in the Vishays to guide someone on a spiritual journey but remains unwavering in their belief.
Savikalp Faith, Highest Level.
Yogiji Maharaj's prasang where his finger was bit by a snake. What caused him to heal? Bonus points for details!
Mantra
A haribhakta was given the agna to start doing adhiveshan by the Satpurush, so everyday he used to memorize a shlok to meet his goal.
Action
A devotee observes God engaging in Garba (Ras-Lila) and sees it as a divine leela, free of flaws.
Nirvikalp Faith, Lowest Level.
If God reprimands a devotee harshly for a small mistake. The devotee remains unaffected, thinking it’s divine will.
Savikalp Faith, Intermediate Level.
A devotee realizes their atma is aksharrup and completely focused on Purushottam.
Nirvikalp Faith, Highest Level.
Atmanand Swami (he was 116 years old) wanted to go to AKDM but was not able to, so how did Gunatitanand Swami help him? Bonus points for details!
Scriptures
Bhagatji Maharaj as a child used to do what when wandering through the forests to reach their farmland. Bonus points for details.
Mantra
If God accepts lavish gifts while living among devotees. The devotee firmly believes it’s for a greater purpose.
Savikalp Faith, Intermediate Level.
A devotee sees God favoring one devotee over others during an event. While others feel jealous or doubtful, this devotee believes that God's actions are beyond human understanding.
Savikalp Faith, Intermediate Level.
A devotee hears of God performing miracles and attributes them to His divine form.
Nirvikalp Faith, Lowest Level.
After receiving diksha from the satpurush, the haribhakta feels a heightened sense of commitment to do better.
Initiation
A devotee moves from a home to a college dorm and begins to partake in no satsang activities due to the fear of judgement. Over time, they start questioning the importance of daily worship and feel disconnected from God.
Place - Negatively
Despite enduring extreme hunger and cold during a pilgrimage, the devotee feels no discomfort and keeps faith in God's doings.
Nirvikalp Faith, Intermediate Level.
A devotee meditates on Purushottam, visualizing countless universes as mere atoms.
Nirvikalp Faith, Highest Level.
If God shows a little greed for an offering during a ritual. The devotee begins questioning whether God is perfect.
Savikalp Faith, Lowest Level.
Doing dhyan is what factor? Say a prasang related to a haribhakta from the past displaying this quality.
Meditation
A devotee reads the daily books that should be read daily with deep focus and reflects on its teachings. As a result, their faith evolves to a higher level. Give examples of daily books that should be read for bonus points.
Scriptures
If God participates in a worldly celebration, seemingly breaking traditional norms. The devotee sees no flaw.
Savikalp Faith, Highest Level.
A devotee meditates deeply and realizes their true form as aksharrup. They perceive all of creation as insignificant before the infinite greatness of Akshar and Purushottam. With this understanding, they worship God without any doubts or worldly attachments. Say a prasang of a staunch devotee from Maharaj's time. Bonus points for details!
Nirvikalp Faith, Highest Level.
The devotee becomes free from anger, hunger, and sensory distractions, focusing entirely on worshiping God.
Nirvikalp Faith, Intermediate Level.