Gunatitanand Swami: His Life and Message (English)

Gunatitanand Swami: His Life and Message brings to life the profound wisdom and ideals of the first spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and captures his spiritual profundity and insight in a way that is accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Gunatitanand Swami (1785-1867 CE) was a great spiritual luminary in colonial India and the spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, a nineteen-century spiritual leader venerated by millions.

Gunatitanand Swami was also famous for his insightful discourses and spiritual wisdom. Indeed, his saintly life and discourses have inspired and uplifted countless souls with the nectar of divine knowledge. These teachings offer practical, accessible, and applicable spiritual advice. The first half of this book consists of five essays written by different Hindu monks describing various facets of Gunatitanand Swami's inspirational life. The second half of this book contains a selection of almost 300 of Gunatitanand Swami's pithy, penetrating insights into the human condition, spirituality and the universal quest for inner peace. These bite-sized insights, categorized by topic, are culled from a larger collection which has inspired millions for more than 150 years. The inspirational life and enlightening words of Gunatitanand Swami have acted as a beacon for generation after generation of spiritual aspirants.