Akshardham (religion)

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Akshardham (from the words Akshar meaning indestructible, and Dham meaning abode or home) is believed to be the divine abode of Swaminarayan by his followers.[1] The followers of Swaminarayan believe that the jiva or soul goes to Akshardham after salvation to attain moksha. Akshardham is also known as Gunatit/Brahmarup (Like Brahman)/Chidakashrup/Param Bhagwat Sant. It is referred to as the eternal state the followers of The Swaminarayan Sampraday receive. It generally means going above the three modes of nature/maya that is satva, tamas, rajas this state is a state of enlightenment, the eternal goal in a follower's life is to reach this elevated position.[2]

Akshardham is the immortal abode of God or the abode of Swaminarayan. This is a common term used in the Swaminarayan Hindu philosophy.

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