<p>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 community life within the sect while addressing th...