True Beauty Lies in Sanskar

Vishal Thakkar – Alumni of Gurukul Hyderabad

Batch: 1999-2002

Member ID: 338

The Search for a Suitable Bride

While Vishal’s parents were searching for a suitable bride for him, they came across a girl who was outwardly very beautiful and attractive. His family, captivated by her external charm, were eager to proceed with the marriage.

But Vishal, a proud Gurukul Alumnus, looked at marriage through a different lens. For him, marriage was not just about appearance, status, or modern comforts—it was about sanskar, service & spirituality.

The Test

When he met the girl, Vishal set forth his conditions. They were not about wealth, lifestyle, or luxury. Instead, they were simple yet profound:

• She must be ready to follow the rituals of the Swaminarayan Sampraday.
  
• She must live according to the Shikshapatri.
  
• She must be willing to serve and respect his parents and elders.
  

But the girl wasn’t ready. She wanted to live her life like a modern-age princess—just herself and her prince, without the responsibility of family or dharmic values.

The Decision

At that moment, Vishal had a choice. He could ignore his principles for the sake of convenience, or he could stand firmly by the sanskar instilled in him by Gurukul.

He chose the latter.
With clarity in his heart, Pankaj declined the proposal. 

For him, true beauty was not the charm of the face but the purity of values. Marriage, he believed, was not just a bond of two bodies, but a union of faith, duty, and service.

The Real Victory

Vishal’s decision reflected his depth of character and the profound respect he carried for the teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Shikshapatri.

He proved that sanskar, Shikshapatri, and the spirit of service hold far greater value than external beauty or even worldly definitions of a “successful” marriage.

Today, Vishal stands as a shining example of what it means to be a true Gurukulite & a Devotee of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. His story reminds us that in life’s most important decisions, it is values—not vanity—that bring lasting happiness.

Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul is Proud of Vishal Thakkar.