Prelude

Shikshapatri, the religious code of conduct, written by the most compassionate Supreme Lord Shri Swaminarayan Bhagwan as an essence of all the holy scriptures for the welfare of all living beings is the soul of Shri Swaminarayan sect and benefactor of all the happiness, material as well as spiritual. Shriji Maharaj Himself has confirmed in this Patri that this codensed Patri is His divine speech and therefore should be treated as His verbal form.

With the blessings and compassion of Anadi Mahamuktaraj Abjibapashri, spiritually enlightened Sadguru Muniswami Shri Keshavpriyadasji has obliged the satsang by preparing the great classic 'Shikshapatri Rahasyarth' with the help of holy scriptures of Shri Swaminarayan sect and the other religious books. Here literal as well as the deep philosophical meanings of each and every Shloka has been explained in detail. This is an enchanting classic for any scholar who is fond of studying scriptures.

The proper understanding of the invaluable teachings and regular observance of the basic code of conduct explained in Shikshapatri help us attain not only the main objectives or goals of this physical world, but also help us attain oneness with the Supreme God, the ultimate salvation. This unexpressible divine bliss could be experienced by immersing ourselves in this divine form i.e. Murti.

Shriji Maharaj has mentioned in Vachanamrit that the essence and the advanced interpretation of the scriptures could be properly understood from the enlightened and spiritually accomplished Muktas only. This gospel of Shri Hari has been proved true by Muktaraj Pujyashri Narayanbhai through this book.

It is our misfortune that we are not able to spare time from our daily routine to study the great scriptures for our own betterment and spiritual progress. We hope that this summarized version of Shikshapatri Rahashyarth will prove to be a blessing to a reader who can spare a little time for himself.

We pray, may Shriji Maharaj and Param Pujya Abjibapashri bestow their choicest blessings and divine grace on one and all who have contributed to the publication of this book.

16 February, 2003

Samvat 2059, Maha Sud Poonam

Publication Committee

Shri Swaminarayan divine mission Ahmedabad