23. The gift of holy scriptures

By composing Shikshapatri a classic, containing the code of conduct, He made His devotees adhere to the moral principles of achar shuddhi, dharma shuddhi and vyavahar shuddhi-the three fold principles of purity of action, purity of thought and purity of conduct and behaviour. Vachanamrutam is a compilation of Shri Swaminarayan's own divine utterances on different aspects of life and religion. These two spiritual classics have elevated and enabled the lives of the people and helped them remain steadfast on the path of righteousness and good conduct. Thus, for the sublimation and redemption of both, the body and the soul, Lord Swaminarayan provided guidance to mankind, through these two great scriptures.