The Siksha-Patri of the Svami-Narayana Sect

The Siksha-Patri of the Svami-Narayana Sect is a seminal text that functions as both a spiritual guide and a doctrinal foundation for followers of the Swaminarayan tradition. Written in the early 19th century, this treatise employs a didactic style, articulated through aphoristic verses that are rich in Sanskrit and Gujarati idioms. The text intricately maps the tenets of devotion, ethics, and com...