The Swaminarayan Mantra
What is the name of the mantra that is considered the soul of the Swaminarayan Sampraday?
"Swaminarayan" mantra
What is one of the benefits of chanting the Swaminarayan mantra mentioned in the material?
The ability to alleviate mental distress and anger
Who is credited with revealing the Swaminarayan mantra to the devotees after Ramanand Swami's passing?
Sahajanand Swami
What is the ultimate goal that chanting the Swaminarayan mantra helps devotees achieve, according to the material?
Liberation (Moksha)
Which significant event marked the first time the Swaminarayan mantra was revealed to the devotees?
The day after Ramanand Swami's passing, when Sahajanand Swami revealed the Swaminarayan mantra during the parayan.
Which Guru described the Swaminarayan mantra as an "atom bomb" that could annihilate the hardest of problems?
Yogiji Maharaj
What does the phrase "Je Swaminarayana naam leshe" refer to in relation to the mantra's power?
Explains how chanting the Swaminarayan name burns sins and leads to spiritual success
Which major event in the material mentioned was prayed for by Pramukh Swami Maharaj to bring rain during a drought in Gujarat?
1990 drought in Gujarat, where Pramukh Swami Maharaj prayed for rain.
According to the Satsang Diksha, what two divine beings does the 'Swaminarayan' mantra represent?
Aksharbrahman and Purushottam
Which of the following problems was the Swaminarayan mantra said to help with?
A) Health problems
B) Social conflicts
C) Mental stress
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the proper way to hold and use a mala for chanting the Swaminarayan mantra?
With the right hand, using the thumb and middle finger to turn each bead.
According to the scripture, how many times more powerful is chanting "Swaminarayan" once compared to chanting another name 1,000 times?
Swaminarayan" is far more powerful.
What is one of the physical tools mentioned that can help a devotee focus while chanting the Swaminarayan mantra?
Which of the following is a key scripture or text where the Swaminarayan mantra's divine significance is mentioned?
A) Swami ni Vato
B) Bhagavad Gita
C) Swaminarayan Satsang
D) The Vedas
A) Swami ni Vato
Our upasana is the following:
“Aksharrup thai ne Purushottamni bhakti karvi.”
_______ prasang illustrates the immense power of the Swaminarayan mantra, which, when chanted with faith, can overcome even life-threatening challenges.
Yogiji Maharaj- Bitten by a Poisonous Snake
In which situation did chanting the Swaminarayan mantra save Yogiji Maharaj’s life from a poisonous snake bite?
Yogiji Maharaj was bitten by a cobra during the mandir construction in Gondal, and his life was saved by the mantra and the guidance of Shastriji Maharaj.
What major life event did the Swaminarayan mantra help solve for a Brahmin minister who faced a death sentence from a king?
The minister, saved from imprisonment, is helped by chanting the Swaminarayan mantra, leading to Maharaj's intervention with money to pay the penalty.
In the story of the Swaminarayan mantra curing anger, what prominent figure was helped by chanting the mantra whenever he felt rage?
Gulzarilal Nanda, the former Prime Minister of India
Whenever someone came to Yogiji Maharaj with a problem, he often offered _______ as a solution
Chanting
["Karo dhun (Chant the Swaminarayan Mantra)!"]