SECT shall flourish through sectarian scriptures only. Lord Swaminarayan thus solemnly expressed his earnest desire. Inferring Lord's opinion, H.H. Shastriji Maharaj, Shri Dharmajivandasji Swami started publishing house way back 67 years ago at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, Rajkot and so, sectarian scriptures started publishing through Gurukul Organization. As a result, many small and big scriptures are published from time to time.
During Lord Swaminarayan's divine presence many NAND SAINTS, very affectionately, composed a numerous lyric: hymns & spiritual songs like Prabhatiyas, Aarti, Astakas, Nitya Niyamas, hymns of Lord's idol and his Lila Charitras etc. With a
view to helping out students studying at Gurukul Hostel, some of these gems composed by NAND SAINTS are incorporated in this KIRTANDHARA.