The Early Days
In Ghanshyams Childhood, he participated in many conversations and debates such as the debate in ______.
Kashi
True or False: Shajanand Swami's first boon was to granted all souls liberation despite their status.
If any of your devotees has to suffer pain as from the sting of a scorpion, let Me instead suffer that pain a million-fold on every pore of my body, but your devotee must not suffer such pain.
Who gave Nirgun Swami parshadi Diksha?
Bhagatji Maharaj
Who is swami and Narayan. Explain.
Swami = Gunatitanand Swami
Narayan= Sahajanand Swami
What are the four beliefs of hinduism or char purushaarts.
Dharma, Arth, Kam, Moksha
What direction was Ghanshyam looking towards when he was on top of the pipal tree?
West
After whom was Swaminarayan Bhagwan granted the throne?
Ramanand Swami
Name one thing Nirgun Swami did to spread the Aksharpurushottam Upasana
Talked about it, wrote letters.
What happened to Shitaldas when he first chanted the Swaminarayan Maha mantra?
He experienced Samadhi and realized Shriji Maharaj is Supreme Bhagwan.
12
How long was Nilkanth Varni's Journey?
When, Where, and during what time was Shajanand Swami made the leader?
1858, in Jetpur, during Prabodhini Ekadashi
What did Nirgun Swami always preach?
“Swami ane Narayan, Akshar ane Purushottam, Atma ane Paramatma, Brahman ane Parabrahma…”
What did Pramukh Swami Maharaj do after the Terrorist Attack in Gandhi Nagar?
He prayed for the terrorist. He did the Swaminarayan Dhun for them.
What are the four vedas
Rig, Sam, Atharva, Yajur
Rishikesh, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Mansaroar, Muktinath, Gupta Kashi, Gaurikund, Joshimath...
What was the second boon? Describe in detail.
If your devotee is destined to beg, let me beg, but your devotee must not suffer from want of food or clothing.
At the shibir in ____, how much time did it take for Nirgun Swami to clean the trash?
Bochasan, whole day
Give me one example of how the "Swaminarayan" maha mantra helps make our mind pure and bring us closer to god.
Give points based on example.
Who wrote the Ramayan?
What is Markandey Muni say to Ghanshyam's parents?
Ghanshyam possesses detachment, dharma, truthfullness and he will relieve miseries of countless people. His fame will spread everywhere, he will bless many and people will worship him. (something along these lines)
What did Ramanand Swami describe Shajanand Swami as?
He is Purushottam Narayan Himself, who is above Akshar and everyone else. He is the greatest. Therefore, all of you should act according to His principle, meaning what He says to do and worship Him.”
How many pages where Nirgun Swami's letters?
More than 100 pages.
The person's mind is reflected by the 8 factors. If those 8 factors are pure then the mind remains pure, if not then they will also become impure.
What are shiv bhagwans two forms?
Samhara Murti (Destructive Form)
Anugraha Murti (Peaceful Form)