 Ekantik dharma consists of dharma ("dharma"; adherence to codes of conduct), gnan ("jñāna"; knowledge of the atman), vairagya ("vairāgya"; detachment from worldly pleasure), and bhakti ("bhakti"; devotion coupled with the understanding of God’s greatness).Ekantik dharma is perfected through associating with the Aksharbrahman Guru, which Swaminarayan explains as following the guru’s commands (in Gadhada I-78 and Gadhada II-51), reflecting upon his virtues (in Gadhada I-58), and offering worship to him (in Vartal 5 and Sarangpur 3).In summary, Swaminarayan’s philosophy, as described in the Vachanamrut, states the jiva needs the guidance of the Aksharbrahman Guru to transcend maya and become brahmarup to reside in the service of Parabrahman.