Shastriji Maharaj’s Life
Who was Shastriji Maharaj’s guru?
Bhagatji Maharaj
What does ‘Akshar’ mean in Akshar Purushottam Upasana?
The eternal divine entity that is Dham(Devine Abode) of Bhagwan and It always stays with him.
What was Gunatitanand Swami's name before receiving diksha?
Mulji Sharma
Which Vachanamrut mentions that Bhagwan is greater than infinite Virat-Purush?
Gadhada Pratham 63
What does BAPS stand for?
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha
Where was Shastriji Maharaj born?
Mahelav
Who is the present form of Akshar today?
Mahant Swami Maharaj
What did Shriji Maharaj declare about Gunatitanand Swami at the Fuldol festival?
That he is Mul Akshar, Akshardham personified.
Who is Aksharbrahma according to the Vachanamrut?
The divine entity that serves Bhagwan eternally.
How many BAPS mandirs are there in North America?
130
After leaving Vadtal, What was the first mandir built under Shastriji Maharaj’s leadership?
Bochasan Mandir
What is the ultimate goal of a devotee in Akshar Purushottam Upasana?
To become Aksharrup and do Bhakti of Purushottam Shri Swaminarayan Bhagwan.
Who was Kurjibhai Dave, and what did Maharaj tell him?
That Gunatitanand Swami is Akshardham and is being gifted to Junagadh.
In which scripture does Swaminarayan Bhagwan explain that Akshar and Purushottam are always together?
The Vachanamrut
What is the purpose of mandirs in our Sampraday?
To offer devotion to Bhagwan and receive spiritual wisdom.
Why did Shastriji Maharaj face opposition in spreading Akshar Purushottam Upasana?
Many people didn’t understand this idea and were against accepting the truth.
According to this upasana, which two divine entities are always together?
Akshar and Purushottam
Where did Shastriji Maharaj hide to listen to Bhagatji Maharaj’s secret teachings?
Under a bed in Surat
What does Gadhada I-71 emphasize about liberation?
That Bhagwan always comes with Akshar to grant liberation to souls.
What is the name of BAPS’ Guru Parampara in correct order?
See the Panchmurti.
In what year was BAPS formally established by Shastriji Maharaj?
1907
In which Vachanamrut does Shriji Maharaj explain that Bhagwan is always accompanied by Aksharbrahma?
Gadhada Pratham 71
What did Maharaj tell Sakarba about Mulji Sharma?
That he is Bhagwan’s Dham(devine abode) and beyond maya.
Why is Akshardham essential in Akshar Purushottam Upasana?
Because Bhagwan is never alone; he resides in Akshardham.
Which grand mandir is known as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’?
Swaminarayan Akshardham in Delhi