Early Life & Childhood
Yogiji Maharaj’s childhood name?
Jinabhai
Where was Jinabhai given parshadi diksha?
Junagadh
How many rotlas did Yogiji Maharaj cook every day?
300 rotlas
Which countries outside India did Yogiji Maharaj help spread Satsang to?
Africa and England
What would Jinabhai do under a tree during school breaks?
He would do dhyan (meditation)
What was the date of Jinabhai’s parshadi diksha?
November 8, 1908
What did Yogiji Maharaj say about attending weekly sabha even at the cost of money?
"One should attend the weekly youth or Satsang assembly even if one has to forego a profit of Rs. 25,000."
Name two major social projects started by Yogiji Maharaj for society’s betterment.
A students’ hostel in Vidyanagar and a gurukul in Gondal and a railway station in Bhadra.
What did Jinabhai say when teachers asked him why he did dhyan?
“I will become a sadhu.”
What name was Jina Bhagat given after bhagwati diksha?
Sadhu Jnanjivandasji
What did Yogiji Maharaj do when he finally reached a river while traveling with Harikrishna Maharaj?
He lovingly offered water to Harikrishna Maharaj and repeatedly prayed for forgiveness.
What historic event happened on May 11, 1961 under Yogiji Maharaj’s guidance?
He initiated 51 educated youths as sadhus.
Which seva did Jinabhai perform at the Dhari mandir when his uncle could not?
He performed pujari seva for Thakorji
Why did Yogiji Maharaj tolerate Vignandas Swami’s harsh treatment without complaint?
He believed a guru scolds for one’s own good and to help correct mistakes.
What happened when Yogiji Maharaj offered thaal at Prabhudas Sheth’s house in Bhavnagar?
Maharaj accepted and ate five ladus, dal, rice, and water.
Which famous mandir fulfilled Yogiji Maharaj’s wish for a mandir on the banks of the Yamuna River AND who built it?
Dehli Akshardham and by Pramukh Swami Maharaj