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emotions, and in our ethical dilemmas. In all of these, he is no less than a capable psychologist. Those hidden corners of our minds which we have not yet recognized, betray us and emerge before him with absolute transparency!
He most certainly has a deep connection with the teachings of the Agamas. The joy with which he offers an analysis and understanding of the aphorisms from these texts, the manner in which he organizes their causal relationships, the methodology of research with which he places powerful sadhanas for humanity to follow are no less convincing than the work of a scientist.
Such is Gurudev; a thinker, scientist, psychologist, philosopher and religious teacher; yet, if there is one word that can describe him the best, it is that he is a hermeneutician - one who offers a re-interpretation of religion.
The first time I realized this was when he stated in a discourse, "If you have to ever choose between religion, karmas and relationships, choose your relationships." It was strange statement, coming from a monk. I was bewildered. But as time went by and I heard more of what he had to say, a deep sense of awe filled my being. It became more and more apparent that he was right. The sadhana that has to be undertaken in choosing relationships will automatically incorporate religion and karmas within its purview.
It is this revolutionary dimension and scientific religiosity within him, coupled with decades of his own sadhana, that finds its culmination in Arham Pregnancy. Today thousands have joined him on this path and many successful experiments have taken place. The topic is so vast and his knowledge about it so intense that these pages have to be considered a mere introduction. This book is just a song of welcome to every couple, and every family that is desirous of spiritual enhancement for their future generations.
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