Pujya Gurudevshri giving prasad during Panchdiksha initiation

Panchdiksha

“Vows are not chains that bind you, but they are like a fence that protect your inner purity.”

~ Pujya Gurudevshri ~

What is Panchdiksha?

Akin to a tiny seed that manifests into a magnificent tree, the Panchdiksha initiation is a five-level journey of spiritual progress set forth by Pujya Gurudevshri. Open to everyone, the vows and practices enable you in reaching full bloom.

Beejam(the seed stage)

Ankuram(the sprout stage)

Parnam(the leaf stage)

Pushpam or Vanprastha(the flower stage)

Falam(the fruit stage)

What are the Five Levels?

Passionately follow the spiritual practices as prescribed by the Sadguru and safeguard it with the fence of vows, to develop, mature and attain liberation.

What are the Spiritual Practices?

Bhakti

Dissolve in Devotion

Bhakti

Dissolve in Devotion

Swadhyay – Satsang

Immerse in Wisdom

Swadhyay – Satsang

Immerse in Wisdom

Vishesh Abhyas

Deepen your Practice

Vishesh Abhyas

Deepen your Practice

Dhyan

Melt in Meditation

Dhyan

Melt in Meditation

Anushthan

Slip into Silence

Anushthan

Slip into Silence

Nivrutti

Retreat into Yourself

Nivrutti

Retreat into Yourself

The first four levels of the Panchdiksha Vikasyatra are given below. Further information on the fifth level or Falam Diksha will be declared by Pujya Gurudevshri in due course.

Panchdiksha Practice Details (Gujarati PDF)

Beejam -

Mantra Diksha

Through Beejam Diksha you begin a new phase of your spiritual life. Get embedded securely with sacred mantras and recitation through a daily commitment.

Beejam Practice Details

Bhakti: 3 Paath
3 Mala
Pranipat Stuti
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Swadhyay – Satsang: 3 hours per fortnight
Avadhi (Duration): Lifelong
Eligibility: Abstinence from consuming non-vegetarian food and drugs for life

Prayashchit

Besnu or 2 tunks

For any reason if your sadhana (spiritual practices mentioned above) is done in advance there is no need for prayashchit.

Ankuram -

Dhyan Diksha

Experiencing the grace of the Sadguru, you begin to sprout spiritually. Ankuram Diksha initiates you into meditation, as you embark on the inner journey.

Ankuram Practice Details

Bhakti: 3 Paath
3 Mala
Pranipat Stuti
Evening Devvandan
Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra
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Swadhyay – Satsang: 3 hours in a week
Dhyan: 15 minutes twice a day
Avadhi (Duration): Lifelong
Eligibility: Abstinence from consuming alcohol and smoking for life

Prayashchit

Besnu or 2 tunks
11 times recitation of Kshamapna

Parnam -

Nijabhyas Diksha

As you mature on the spiritual path and become more focused, the Sadguru blesses you with higher commitments and practices for progressive development.

Parnam Practice Details

Bhakti: Morning Ajnabhakti
Evening Ajnabhakti
Chaityavandan
Devvandan
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Swadhyay – Satsang: 7 hours in a week
Dhyan: 45 minutes in 2 sittings everyday
Two Sadhana Bhattis in a year (one must be a 3-day; the other as 1-day x3 or 3-day x1)
Anushthan: Everyday 3 samayiks or 3 hours maun
Vishesh Abhyas: One day in a week 12 hours maun (can be in 2 parts) with some tapa (e.g. fruit day)
Avadhi (Duration): If lifelong – ‘Dikshit’ (Initiated)
If for 1 year – ‘Abhyasi’ (In practice)
Eligibility: Abstinence from eating root vegetables (kandmul) for life
Read the Vachanamrutji minimum once

Prayashchit

Besnu or 2 tunks
11 times recitation of Kshamapna
500 written japas of the mantra ‘Sahajatmaswaroop Paramguru’

Pushpam -

Vanprastha Diksha

Vanprastha diksha is handing over the reins of the household and business, and gradually withdrawing from worldly activities. It is a committed step in the direction of self-realisation.

Pushpam Practice Details

Bhakti: Morning Ajnabhakti
Evening Ajnabhakti
Chaityavandan
Devvandan
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Swadhyay – Satsang: 2 hours daily
Dhyan: 1 hour daily
Three Sadhana Bhattis in a year (one must be a 3-day; the other 6 days as 1-day x6, 3-day x2, or 3-day x1 + 1-day x3)
Anushthan: Everyday 4 samayiks or 4 hours maun
Vishesh Abhyas: One day in a week 12 hours maun with some tapa (e.g. fruit day)
Nivrutti: Minimum 125 days stay in a nivrutti kshetra
Minimum 9 hours sadhana-seva during nivrutti days
Complete celibacy and abstinence from business activity during nivrutti
Avadhi (Duration): If lifelong – ‘Vanprastha Dikshit’
If for 1 year – ‘Vanprastha Abhyasi’

Only those who have undertaken Vanprastha Abhyas for a minimum of one year and studied the sacred Vachanamrutji at least twice are eligible to take Vanprastha Diksha.

Aspirants wishing to commence this journey will be bestowed with ‘Vanprastha Diksha’ by Pujya Gurudevshri during the Diwali shibir at Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur.

What is the Code of Conduct?

Just as a fence is required for the protection of the small seed, similarly for the protection of the fragile seed of spiritual initiation, Shrimad Rajchandraji recommends in Updeshnondh – 36, the avoidance of the following:

The Sapta Vyasan i.e. 7 addictions (hunting, alcohol, non-vegetarian food, stealing, gambling, adultery and prostitution)
The Saat Abhaksha i.e. 7 forbidden food items (fruits of the banyan, peepal and peepla tree, umarda, figs, honey and butter)
Consuming root vegetables, eating after sunset, and consuming green vegetables

Along with this discipline, the aspirant is expected to live an honest and virtuous life.

How Do You Get Initiated?

Devotees being initiated by Pujya Gurudevshri

The evening before the satsang shibirs in the Dharampur Ashram, you can get initiated into the Beejam, Ankuram and Parnam Dikshas by Pujya Gurudevshri. The Master also initiates devotees into these Dikshas, when He is on dharmayatras across the world.

Aspirants are bestowed with Vanprastha Diksha by Pujya Gurudevshri during the Diwali shibir at the Ashram.

Atmarpit Diksha

Initiated into a life of spiritual pursuit, selfless service and absolute surrender, the Atmarpits are a group of life-long celibate devotees. The Atmarpit Training Programme is a two-year course for aspirants wishing to embrace Atmarpit Diksha.

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