30. Two Divine Promises Made by Lord Shri Swaminarayan

(1) One who seeks shelter in us and abides by our moral laws shall see Me at the time of death and I will personally lead him to My Akshardham.

Accordingly, even today, Shri Swaminarayan Mahaprabhu gives darshan to His devotees at the time of death and receives them in His Eternal Abode. By doing so, He has delivered His devotees from the fear of death.

(2) Having installed the idols of God in the temples, He instilled in them His divine power the life-force and made them divinely authentic and living. Then the Lord promised: "I shall for ever remain self-revealed in these Idols and shall receive in person your devout worship and offerings. I will answer your prayers and fulfil your right wishes." He further said, "Do not look upon these Luminous Figures as idols of wood, stone or paper for I eternally dwell in them."

We have never heard of any Avtar of God making such a promise. Who except our Supreme Lord, can dare to reveal Himself as a living God or make such promises. Therefore, worship Lord Shri Swaminarayan and meditate upon Him with an undistracted mind, devoting every moment to Him.