Shlok 7
All my devotees should realise that the purpose of writing this Shikshapatri is for the spiritual welfare of every soul. |
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| Lord Swaminarayan focuses here upon the very essence
of what the Shikshapatri is and its objective: Sarvajivahitavaha
- this Shikshapatri is for the benefit of mankind. It is to save innumerable
souls from the bondage of Karma and hence to free the many from repeated
births and deaths. It is an instrument through which we derive eternal happiness
and which can provide success in this life. For these reasons we are urged
to take note of the contents of the Shikshapatri and to follow it implicitly.
Whenever we buy a device or machine of some sort, we
are provided with an instruction or operation manual. This gives us all
the information we need to get the most out of that machine and to ensure
it's proper use. The Shikshapatri is an instruction manual for life. For
proper use of this body, for correct living procedure, for a successful life
and to get the most out of life, we must study this Shikshapatri and follow
all the instructions therein.
It is imperative that we all understand clearly the
message in the Shikshapatri so that we can reach a stage where we are willing
to follow the Shikshapatri fully without question. Only if we understand
the Shikshapatri by really digesting and analysing the Shikshapatri and not
just reading it half-heartedly, will we ever truly appreciate the great message
of this Shikshapatri, it’s specific aim and it's greatness.
The contents of this Shikshapatri are such to make the
mind strong and immovable by external influences such as those associated
with living in the West. It is important that we in the West are able to
discover our true identity, our heritage and our culture. We must not forget
our Indian and Hindu background and therefore we must identify with our Hindu
beliefs and laws of conduct. Only by adopting these higher disciplines passed
down to us by our great Rishis, will we ever be sheltered by God’s favour
in this life and hence consolidate a pleasant after life.
We all have been fortunate to be born in this life as
Satsangis under the guiding hand of Lord Swaminarayan. We have been introduced
to the fundamentals of Hinduism and of righteous conduct. This provides
us with a great chance to be released from the enslavement of repeated births
and deaths which brings nothing but suffering. Such a rare opportunity may
not be acquired ever again and so we must make the most of it.
All that is asked of us is that we live in accordance
with the Shikshapatri. Such action will promote us to the heavens and derive
an eternity of peace and happiness. Who but a fool would give up such an
offer and an opportunity? |
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