Birthday & Birthplaces
BAPS Knowledge
Hinduism
Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Miscellaneous
100
When and where was Gunatitanand Swami born?
In Bhadra on 17 October 1785 CE. (VS 1841, Sharad Punam)
100
Who founded BAPS?
Shastriji Maharaj in 1907
100
What are the color of the Indian Flag and what do they represent?
Orange (sacrifice), White (purity), Green (fertility). The wheel has 24 spokes signifying that may our everyday be filled with these three things.
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What great mahamantra did Bhagwan Swaminarayan give to the people?
Swaminarayan Mahamantra
100
What are the four parts of the Ekantik Dharma?
Dharma, Gnan, Vairagya, Bhakti
200
When and where was Bhagatiji Maharaj born?
Mahuva on 20 March 1829 CE. (VS 1885, Fagun sud 15)
200
Who started bal mandal for children of BAPS and when?
Yogiji Maharaj in 1954
200
What are the five eternal entities?
Jiva, Ishwar, Maya, Brahma, Parabrahma
200
Where and at what age did Bhagwan Swaminarayan initiate 500 paramhansas?
Kalwani, at the age of 26
200
What is the shloka (dhyey mantra) we sing at the end of our sabhas?
Gunatitam gurum prapya.....Swaminarayanam bhaje
300
Where and when was Shastriji Maharaj born?
Mehalav on 31 January 1865 CE. (VS 1921, Vasant Panchmi)
300
Who are we culturally? Who is our Bhagwan? What organization do we belong to? Who is our Guru?
Hindus Purna Purushottam Bhagwan Swaminarayan BAPS Pramukh Swami Maharaj
300
Give names of some of our important scriptures in Hinduism.
4 Vedas, 10 Upnishads, 18 Puranas, Mahabharat, Ramayan, and Gita
300
Who wrote the Shikshapatri? When and where was it written?
Bhagwan Swaminarayan in Vartal in 1826 CE
300
Why shoould we keep a Ghar Mandir?
To maintain our home's purity, happiness, peace and prosperity a Ghar Mandir is a must. We must do 2 artis and 1 thal in it everyday as a family.
400
Where and when was Yogiji Maharaj born?
Dhari on 23 May 1892 CE (VS 1948, Vaishakh vad 12)
400
Why should we wear a kanthi?
The kanthi is a symbol of surrendering to God. It represents the faith that 'I am God's and God is mine'. The kanthi protects us from bad company and other evils.
400
Name some of the famous male children and adult devotees of Hinduism.
Dhruv, Prahalad, Shravan, Narchiketa, Yuddhishthir, Arjun, Eklavya, Aruni
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Who named Ghanshyam?
Markendeya Muni
400
What 5 annual nirjala upvas has Shastriji Maharaj commanded us to do?
Swaminarayan Jayanti (Ramnavmi), Dev-Podhi Ekadashi, Janmashtami, Jal-Jhilani Ekadhashi, Dev Uthi Ekadashi
500
Where and when was Pramukh Swami Maharaj born?
Chansad on 7 December 1921 CE (VS1978, Magshar sud 8)
500
Name 6 mandir built by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
1. Amdavad 2. Bhuj 3. Vadtal 4. Dholera 5. Junagadh 6. Gadhada
500
Name some of the famous female children and adult devotees of Hinduism.
Sita, Shabari, Rukmuni, Kunti, Draupadi, Meerabai, Gargi, Ansuya, Savitri
500
Where and when did Bhagwan Swaminarayan return to Akshardham?
In Gadhada, on 1 June 1830 CE, (VS 1886, Jeth sud 10)
500
What are the foundations of Hindu culture?
Mandirs (temples), Shastras (scriptures), and Sant (Satpurush)
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