BAPS History
Which Guru established BAPS?
Shastriji Maharaj
What was Bhagwan Swaminarayan's childhood name?
Ghanshyam
What does the word "Bhakti" mean?
"Devotion"
Who was the first spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan?
Gunatitanand Swami Maharaj
Which Hindu Avatar helped in the Mahabharat?
Krishna Bhagwan
What year was BAPS established?
1907
What are the 4 words used to describe Bhagwan Swaminarayan, allowing us to realise his power and greatness?
1. Sarvopari
2. Sakar
3. Karta-Harta
4. Pragat
Define the term "Moksh"
"Liberation / Freedom" to Akshardham
Which Guru was head of Gondal Mandir?
Yogiji Maharaj
Name 2 of the 4 Yugas that occur.
2 of the following:
Satya Yuga
Treta Yuga
Dwapara Yuga
Kali Yuga
What year was Pramukh Swami Maharaj named the President of the sanstha (BAPS)?
1950
What was the date that Bhagwan Swaminarayan was born and where is the place?
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Date of Birth: 3rd April 1781
Place of Birth: Chhapaiya
Define the term "Mahima"
The "Glory/Importance" of someone or something.
NAME BANK: Sahajanand Swami (Bhagwan Swaminarayan) , Gunatitanand Swami, Sadhu Narayanswarupdas (Pramukh Swami Maharaj), Sadhu Keshavjivandas (Mahant Swami Maharaj)
Using the names above, which may be used more than once, who are the following:
Purna Purushottam Narayan:
Mul Akshar:
Paramatma:
Pragat Aksharbrahma:
Purna Purushottam Narayan: Sahajanand Swami
Mul Akshar: Gunatitanand Swami
Paramatma: Sahajanand Swami
Pragat Aksharbrahma: Sadhu Keshavjivandas
What was the Trimurti? Name all 3 avatars in it and their roles.
Brahma - Creator
Shiva - Destroyer
Vishnu - Preserver
Why was Bhagwan Swaminarayan given the name Hari Krishna?
His zodiac sign was cancer (according to Hindu calendar) and was hence given the name Hari.
Due to his dark complexion he was also given the name Krishna which was combined to make the name.
What were the 3 names given to Bhagwan Swaminarayan when named by Sage Markandyey?
1. Ghanshyam
2. Nilkanth
3. Hari Krishna
List the 3 steps of Praptino Vichar in order
1) Vichar
2) Vishvas
3) Krutharthpanu
What was Yogiji Maharaj's Sadhu Name?
Sadhu Jnanjivandas
What is the Mahabharat? And name both teams in the Mahabharat.
Also name 1 of the 5 brothers the team who received guidance from Krishna Bhagwan
The Mahabharat was a war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
One of the brothers on the Pandavas is: (pick 1)
- Yudhishthira
- Bheem
- Arjun
- Nakula
- Sahadeva
Who convinced Shastriji Maharaj to leave Vadtal?
Krishnaji Ada
What was the date when Bhagwan Swaminarayan left home and took the name of Nilkanth Varni?
29th June 1792
Define the term "Ekantik Dharma"
The "one ultimate righteous way of living"
Name all 5 of the mandirs built by Shastriji Maharaj in order.
1. Bochasan
2. Sarangput
3. Gondal
4. Atladra
5. Gadhada
List the 4 pillars of Ekantik Dharma:
- Dharma
- Bhakti
- Gnan
- Vairagya