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PREFACE
Translator's Notes:
Dadashri uses the term 'We,' 'us' or 'our' - meaning the Gnani Purush and the Enlightened Lord within.
If a person were to use his mind, speech and body for the benefit of others, he would never be short of material comforts and worldly happiness. Eternal happiness, however, is only attained through Self-realization. The goal of human life is to use the mind, body and speech for the good of others. If a person were to follow this goal, he would attain liberation while living beyond which there is nothing left to attain.
Self-with a capital 'S' means the pure Soul or the real Self. Self with a lower case 's' means the relative-self, 'Chandulal' or the prakruti. Similarly, you' with a capital 'Y' means the real You and a lower case 'y' refers to the relative you.
Where Dadashri uses the names 'Chandubhai' or 'Chandulal' readers should insert their own name.
Does a mango tree eat its mangos? Others enjoy its wood, leaves and the fruits. For this, the tree is rewarded by progression to a higher life form. Religion begins with an obliging nature. Happiness begins from the moment you do something for others.
Gnani Purush Dadashri says that a person who takes care of his parents will, in turn, be taken care of and all his needs will be met. The one who serves his guru will attain the path of liberation.
Dadashri's main goal in life was to give happiness to all who met him. He never thought about his own happiness. He was always looking for ways to ease other people's miseries. That is the reason compassion and the extraordinary, divine, spiritual science of Akram Vignan manifested within him.
In this compilation, Dadashri has given many comprehensive explanations of unfailing methods for one to fulfill life's goal through serving and obliging others. If one were to incorporate these into his life, then it can be said that he has fulfilled the purpose of human life.
- Dr. Niruben Amin
