Lord Shree
Swaminarayan


Jeevanpran Shree
Abji Bapashree

Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami

Sadguru Shree
Nirgundasji Swami

Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swami

Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa

His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj

The ancient Hindu scriptures forecasted that at the time when dishonesty has spread throughout society and the world has become immersed in a mire of sin, Lord Shree Swaminarayan will manifest in order to liberate all, and bring a renaissance to the faltering ideals of humanity and the religious decree.

In accordance with the forecasts of the holy scriptures, the almighty Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested upon the Earth at the end of the eighteenth century in Northern India. Lord Shree Swaminarayan established the Swaminarayan religion and instilled into people the ideology of high morals, love and compassion for all, irrespective of caste, creed, colour or gender. His sole intention was to rejuvenate the principles of the true, universal religion, which were being disintegrated by irreligious, evil practices.

Lord Shree Swaminarayan taught by example: He encouraged the donating of charity and welfare to the unfortunate, poor and hungry; He personally attended to their needs. Compassion and tolerance for all living beings are His most essential teachings. The only means that Lord Shree Swaminarayan used to inspire the masses to follow Him was His immense love and care for them all.

The British authorities, including Sir John Malcom and Bishop Reginald Heber in particular, took note of the remarkable reformation instigated throughout society by Lord Shree Swaminarayan; even the lawless Kathi tribes of the Kathiavad region became devout disciples and abided by the moral stipulations of the Faith.

The sublime teachings of Lord Shree Swaminarayan were further explained and clarified by Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree. These tenets form the foundation of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, and have been preserved and practised by the spiritual ascetic heirs of Lord Shree Swaminarayan - the Acharyas of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, i.e. Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami, Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swami, Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swami and Adya Acharya Pravar Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.

Gurudev Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa took responsibility for the helm of the religion in 1942 and established Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Maninagar - Amdavad, as the headquarters of the Organisation. In 1972 Jeevanpran Swamibapa gave a physical embodiment upon this Earth to Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, the divine, eternal throne of Lord Shree Swaminarayan.

Jeevanpran Swamibapa led the Faith through the so called 'modern era'. He was the pioneer for spreading the tenets of the Swaminarayan Faith around the world. He founded various socially beneficial institutions to provide social amenities for those who could not previously afford them. Thereby, Jeevanpran Swamibapa set an example for the service of mankind.

In accordance with the teachings of Lord Shree Swaminarayan and the pioneering deeds of Jeevanpran Swamibapa, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan has flourished remarkably and has become renowned, admired and respected throughout the world.

May the supreme, almighty Lord Swaminarayanbapa Swamibapa shower His divine blessings upon all those who are fortunate to experience the divine ecstasy of this august Organisation and bestow His eternal bliss to all. Let us pray for a world of peace and prosperity; a people of compassion and understanding; and a nation of tolerance and righteousness. Our goal is to perform goodness to humankind; selflessly and without expectation of reward.

Jay Shree Swaminarayan

Swami Purushottampriyadasji
Acharya of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi

Oh Lord! From untruth, lead us to truth. From darkness lead us to light.
From death, lead us to immortality. For all eternity, keep us with You.

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