BEFORE BRAHMANAND SWAMI
What was Brahmanand Swami’s name before he met Shriji Maharaj?
Ladudanji
What happened to Ladudanji after all four wishes were fulfilled?
He accepted Shriji Maharaj as Bhagwan/Became a sadhu
Brahmanand Swami composed around this many kirtans.
Roughly 8000
Ladudanji was famous for this skill from a very young age.
Poetry
What was Ladudanji's Original intention for going to Gadhada?
To prove Swaminarayan was a hoax
Besides writing, Brahmanand Swami also helped with this major contribution
building temples
He studied the science of poetry, also known by this name
Pingal Shastra
Ladudanji decided to test Shriji Maharaj by asking for this number of wishes to be fulfilled.
4
How did Brahmanand Swami use his talent after becoming a sadhu?
For bhakti and service, not fame
Kings and royal courts invited Ladudanji because of this quality.
His poetic talent
This king sent Ladudanji to Gadhada to investigate Swaminarayan.
King Vajesinh
What was Brahmanand Swami doing when Maharaj threw a berkho?
Sleeping
After years of study, Ladudanji earned royal titles for his knowledge in poetry.
Rajkaviratna or Pingal-vidyacharya
What shashtra was wrapped in a black cloth as part of Ladudanji's wishes
Bhagvat Gita
What was the name of the Kirtan that Brahmanand Swami wrote during the middle of a sabha
Tãro chatak rangilo