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Dharma has provided guidance for devotional practices and duties. The practices
adopted by my disciples should remain within those prescribed. My disciples
must never relinquish their devotion unto the Lord in fear of criticism, or
on account of another’s ignorant ideology. (Slok 39)
All food must be offered to the Lord first and only then can it be eaten. It
should be considered the prasad (consecrated food) of the Lord. In this manner,
my aatmanivedi disciples should dedicate every aspect of their lives in the
devoted service of God. (Slok 58)
The supreme Lord is described as nirguna (without any impure qualities). As
a result of the close association of aatmanivedi disciples with the Lord, they
too become relinquished of worldly qualities and acquire this same distinction.
(Slok 59)
The sections from these eight scriptures that describe the Lord’s form
and which give guidance about dharma, bhakti and vairagya (asceticism). (Slok 101)
Should be given a greater emphasis than the other sections, because the common
teaching of all these scriptures is that devotional practices to the Lord must
be in accordance to those prescribed by dharma. (Slok 102)
All people upon this earth should worship this Lord. They must acknowledge
that only ardent worship can lead them to their ultimate aim, salvation. (Slok 113)
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