One may then ask, āWhat are the benefits of theĀ differentĀ types of religion? From the manyĀ religions of the world, which practices will accelerate myĀ spiritual growthĀ and help me learnĀ how to become more spiritual?ā
While exploringĀ world religion,Ā orĀ studyingĀ religious books,Ā questions might also arise, such as:
āIn actuality,Ā whatĀ isĀ religion, orĀ whatĀ isĀ spirituality? Is it to live inĀ non violence, toĀ live in peace,Ā or to embodyĀ unconditional love?Ā How to liveĀ exactly?ā
In the book āThe Essence of All Religionā,Ā GnaniĀ Purush (embodiment ofĀ Self knowledge)Ā Dada BhagwanĀ clarifies any confusion aboutĀ religion vs. spirituality, providing answers to the above questions and more.
Dadashri then offers the essential extract of spiritualĀ science and religionĀ in the form of Nine Kalams (highest spiritual intents). He explains that the Nine Kalams are the essence of the highest teaching of theĀ religions of the worldĀ and theĀ simplest,Ā most direct means toĀ live in peace.
Among the manyĀ spiritual booksĀ available today, theĀ spiritual guidanceĀ available inĀ this book is both unique and unparalleled.
Ā Ambalal M. Patel was a civil contractor by profession. In June 1958, spontaneous Self-Realization occurred within Ambalal M. Patel. From this point on, Ambalal became a Gnani Purush, and the Lord that manifest within him became known as Dada Bhagwan. A Gnani Purush is One who has realized the Self and is able help others do the same. He said that, āThe same Lord, Dada Bhagwan exists in all living beings. The difference between you and me is that in me The Lord has manifested fully in me and he is yet to manifest in you.ā
Param Pujya Dadashri used to go from town to town and country-to-country to give satsang (spiritual discourse) and impart the knowledge of the Self, as well as knowledge of harmonious worldly interactions to everyone who came to meet him. This spiritual science, known as Akram Vignan, is the step-less path to Self-realization.
This book is a humble attempt to present to the world, the essence of his Knowledge. Great care has been taken to preserve his original words and the essence of his message.