AN INTRODUCTION TO SWAMINARAYAN SAMPRADAY

The Swaminarayan Sampraday was established by Lord Swaminarayan in early 18th Century. Founded on the pillars of practical spirituality, it reaches out far and wide to clear the confusions and questions that crowd the moral, social and material world of today.

Its strength lies in the purity of its nature and purpose. The Sampraday strives to better the world by consolidating character in societies, families and individuals. This is done not just by mottos and slogans but by mass motivation and individual attention, through elevating projects for all, irrespective of class, creed, color and country.

The Sampraday's global network comprises of temples, Children's, Youth, Women's fora and character-building centres are perennial sources of moral, social, cultural and spiritual activities.

The hallmark of the Swaminarayan devotee is that he or she devoutly begins the day with pooja and meditation, works or studies honestly and donates regular hours in serving others. No Stealing, No Adultery, No Alcohol, No Meat, No Impurity of body and mind - these are the five principal vows.

Such moral purity and spiritual surety add a deeper brilliance to all the innumerable of social services performed for Better Life.

There are 6 basic elements of the Sampraday, namely Deity, temples, Aacharya, Scripture, Saint and Disciple. You may find brief introduction about each of them in this section. Hopefully it will be beneficial to you !

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