Dharmas for Acharyas - Verse 128

Gurutve Sthapitbhyaam Cha Tabhyaam Dikshya Mumukshavaha ||128|| Madashrita - my disciples - men and women. Swami Sahajananda has enthroned the Acharyas as Gurus of the Sampradai in order to preserve and protect Dharma. Only Mumukshas (desirous of salvation) shall be initiated into the sect. Thus Shree Krishna Mantra Diksha shall be given to those who come to the Acharyas for refuge. Lord Swaminarayan installed the Acharyas as our spiritual leaders, in order to uphold Dharma (righteousness). All, regardless of caste, who are desirous of salvation, should be initiated into the sect. Pancharatra explains, 'Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sat-Shudras and their wives as well as Sadhus or ascetics with love for Lord Vishnu should be initiated in accordance with rites, by the Guru.'