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- ↑ Raymond Brady Williams (2001). Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism . Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-65422-X . Retrieved May 27, 2009. Page 238
- Life and faith of Swaminarayan (Published by Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Oldham)
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