Dates & Places
Year police chief met Swamishri in Edison
1991
What did Swamishri carry with him everywhere?
Thakorji
Just like air is essential for us, what is essential for Swamishri?
Bhagwan
What did Swamishri think about first at Kedarnath instead of his own comfort?
Bathing Thakorji
Name one time during the day we should remember Bhagwan.
Before eating, during puja, when waking up, during aarti, or ghar sabha
Year Swamishri visited Kedarnath
1987
Who said, “This is Maharaj Himself” when asked about Thakorji?
Swamishri
True or False: Swamishri remembered Bhagwan only during puja
False
What should we see when we look at a murti?
Bhagwan Himself
Who should we thank first when we succeed or get praise?
Bhagwan
Swamishri traveled in what year when Thakorji fell in the van
Late 1970s
What did Swamishri do when Thakorji fell from the van?
Stopped the van, placed Thakorji back, and did dandvats on the road
What mantra was heard coming from Swamishri’s body?
Swaminarayan Mantra
Who is called the guru in the Guru Parampara?
Satpurush
True or False: Thinking of Swamishri and Maharaj strengthens our faith.
True
Location of Cultural Festival of India where Swamishri met the police chief
Edison
What didn't Swamishri until it was offered to Thakorji first?
a sweet vanilla plant
Who is the current pragat form of Shriji Maharaj?
Mahant Swami Maharaj
Name one place Swamishri visited during his pilgrimage in India besides Kedarnath.
Akshardham, Vadtal, etc.
What are some daily anhniks we should be doing daily?
Puja, aarti, chesta
Year Swamishri received the honor of being recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records
2004
What are the five eternal truths Swamishri taught us to remember?
Jiva, ishwar, maya, brahma, & parabrahm
what is the purpose of reading Vachanamrut?
to gain spiritual guidance, understand Bhagwan Swaminarayan's teachings, control the mind and senses
What is the main lesson from the story of the lady who read Vachanamrut 108 times?
Faith and devotion help us see Maharaj; external effort alone is not enough
Name one festival where we honor our gurus
Guru Purnima, birthday celebrations