Ghanshyam (Childhood)
What was Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s childhood name?
Ghanshyam
What name did Bhagwan Swaminarayan take during His travels?
Nilkanth Varni
What mantra did Shriji Maharaj give?
Swaminarayan Mahamantra
What scripture gives daily rules to live by?
Shikshapatri
What should we do before eating food?
Offer thal to God
Where was Ghanshyam born?
Chhapaiya
How long did Nilkanth Varni travel?
7 years, 1 month, 11 days
How many sadhus did Shriji Maharaj initiate?
Over 3,000
What is the ultimate goal of life according to Shriji Maharaj?
Realize the atma and offer devotion to Bhagwan
What should we not do during mealtime?
Sulk or complain
At what age did Ghanshyam master scriptures?
Around 10 years old
Where did Nilkanth Varni finally arrive after His journey?
Loj (Gujarat)
What scripture contains His daily teachings?
Vachanamrut
What lineage did Bhagwan Swaminarayan give us?
Gunatit Guru Parampara
What did Ghanshyam Maharaj dislike?
Abhav-avgun (finding faults in others)
Who were Ghanshyam’s parents?
Dharmadev and Bhaktimata
Name one danger Nilkanth faced during His journey.
Wild animals / cold / dangers
How many mandirs did Shriji Maharaj build?
Six
Who is the current guru in the Gunatit lineage?
Mahant Swami Maharaj
What did Ghanshyam Maharaj like?
Dharma, gnan, satsang, seva, bhajan
Where did Ghanshyam defeat scholars in debate?
Kashi
What was the purpose of Nilkanth Varni’s journey?
Liberation (kalyan) of countless jivas
What were the highest-level sadhus called?
Paramhansas
What is the greatest gift Bhagwan Swaminarayan gave?
The Gunatit Satpurush (Guru Parampara)
How should we truly celebrate Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s birthday?
By following niyam-dharma