Childhood
What is the childhood name name of Yogiji Maharaj
Jinabhai
What was name of Jinabhai when he became Sadhu
Sadhu Jnanjivandasji
Yogiji Maharaj started weekly Sunday sabha, bal mandal, and yuvak mandal with great enthusiasm
What did Yogiji Maharaj do during breaks
He Sat under the tree and did Dhyan
Who gave punishment to Yogiji Maharaj
Vignandas Swami
What did Yogiji Maharaj Say about weekly assemblies
Yogiji Maharaj would say, “One should attend the weekly youth or Satsang assembly even if one has to forego a profit of 25,000 rupees
What did Jinabhai want to do when he grew up
Become a sadhu
How many rotla did Yogiji maharaj make daily
He would cook 300 rotlas every day, singing bhajans and reciting mukhpath all the while. Then, he would serve everyone and eat last.
How many sadhu's did Yogiji Maharaj Initiate on May 11 th , 1961 ?
On May 11 th , 1961, Yogiji Maharaj initiated 51 educated youths as sadhus. After Bhagwan Swaminarayan, this was the first time that 51 educated youths were being initiated as sadhus. It was a historic occasion.
What did Jinabhai do when his Uncle become sick
He did pujari seva in Dhari Mandir
What happened at Prabhudas Sheth’s house
Once, Yogiji Maharaj offered thaal in Bhavnagar at Prabhudas Sheth’s house. He offered the thal with such devotion and focus that Maharaj actually ate the thal. Five ladus, dal, rice, and water had been accepted by Maharaj.
What countries outside of India did Yogiji Maharaj Start satsang
Yogiji Maharaj also spread Satsang outside of India to places like Africa and England by writing letters and even doing vicharan there.
April 11 th , 1911
Prasang of Yogiji Maharaj's love for Harikrisha Maharaj
Yogiji Maharaj was traveling with a murti of Harikrishna Maharaj. The time of the day came to offer water to Harikrishna Maharaj but there were no wells or rivers around. When they finally reached a river, Yogiji Maharaj lovingly offered water to Harikrishna Maharaj and repeatedly prayed for forgiveness. Such was his bhakti.
What community service did Yogiji Maharaj do for the betterment of society
Yogiji establishing a students’ hostel in Vidyanagar, a gurukul in Gondal, and a railway station in Bhadra