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her to take on this monumental task.
From the time of Pujya Dadashri's mortal departure on January 24 1988 to her own mortal departure on March 19h 2006, Pujya Niruma as she lovingly came to be called by thousands remained true to her promise to Dadashri to carry on his mission of the world's salvation. She became Dadashri's representative of Akram Vignan and became instrumental in spreading the knowledge of Akram Vignan throughout the world. She also became an exemplary of pure and unconditional love. Thousands of people from all walks of life and from all over the world have attained Self-realization through her and are established in the experience of the pure Soul, while carrying out their worldly duties and obligations. They experience freedom here and now, while living their daily life.
The link of Akram Gnanis now continues with the current spiritual master Pujya Deepakbhai Desai whom Pujya Dadashri had also graced with special siddhis to continue to teach the world about Atmagnan and Akram Vignan. He was further molded and trained by Pujya Niruma who blessed him to conduct Gnan Vidhi in 2003. Dadashri had said that Deepakbhai will become the decorum that will add splendor to the Lord's reign. Pujya Deepakbhai, in keeping with Dada's and Niruma's tradition travels extensively within India and abroad, giving satsangs and imparting the knowledge of the Self to all who come seeking.
Powerful words in scriptures help the seeker in increasing his desire for liberation. The knowledge of the Self is the final goal of all one's seeking. Without the knowledge of the Self there is no liberation. This knowledge of the Self (Arma Gnan) does not exist in books. It exists in the heart of a Gnani. Hence, the knowledge of the Self can only be acquired by meeting a Gnani. Through the scientific approach of Akram Vignan, even today one can attain Atma Gnan, but it can only occur by meeting a living Arma Gnani and receiving the Atma Gnan. Only a lit candle can light another candle.
EDITORIAL This precious book is a compilation of the speech of the Gnani Purush (the Enlightened One) Pujya Shree Dadashri, whose every word can eradicate the worldly wanderings of life after life from its very root; whose single roar can awaken the soul that has been in profound sleep for an infinite time; a being at whose divine feet comes to halt time, karma and illusion.
Dadashri's speech is verily the manifestation of the Goddess of Knowledge: Saraswati. It is the speech of the vitarag, i.e. the one who is free from all attachments. Vitarag speech can also be defined according to Dadashri's aphorism as, "When the prakruti (the non-self complex) is experienced in detail, one becomes a Vitarag. " Since it is the speech of the apta-purush i.e. the one who is trustworthy at all times, it can never be negated at any time. It is syadvad speech, meaning speech that is accepted by all and one that does not offend anyone's viewpoint. Such a speech that has come forth naturally for the salvation of the world, based on the evidences of worldly situation, time, location, and a deep inner intent, is speech that is extremely difficult to compile. This speech has expressed outwards having touched the fully manifested enlightened Lord within the Gnani Purush. Humble apologies are offered for any shortcomings in the compilation of this book of Gnan, i.e. knowledge that leads to liberation
This book of Gnan is not a book of religion, it is a book of practical spiritual science; it is vignan. An attempt has been made to present to the world the extract of the knowledge of the inner spiritual science of the Vitarag Lords; the fully Enlightened ones. This knowledge has come forth from the revered Dadashri from 1958 onwards. However, the precise understanding of this knowledge as it is', can only be attained by a direct meeting with Him. Nevertheless, as long as His presence (overt or subtle) prevails in any corner of this world, this book of Gnan will be equally effective. This book will be
