Bhagwan Swaminarayan
What was Bhagwan Swaminarayan's childhood name?
Ghanshyam.
Who founded BAPS in 1907?
Shastriji Maharaj.
What do we call respectfully viewing the murtis of Bhagwan?
Darshan.
Which scripture contains the conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna?
Bhagavad Gita
What does seva mean?
Selfless service.
In which village was Bhagwan Swaminarayan born?
Chhapaiya
Who was Shastriji Maharaj's guru?
Pragji Bhakta, also known as Bhagatji Maharaj.
What is devotional singing called?
Kirtan.
Who is traditionally credited with composing the Mahabharata?
Ved Vyasa
What does bhakti mean?
Devotion to Bhagwan. Ask Akshar For any question
What is the name of Bhagwan Swaminarayan's principal scripture of spiritual discourses?
Vachanamrut.
Which guru is associated with the message, “In the joy of others lies our own”?
Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
What is selfless service called?
Seva.
Which scripture contains the spiritual discourses of Bhagwan Swaminarayan?
Vachanamrut.
What does samp mean in satsang?
Unity and harmony. Ask akshar for any other answer
What was Bhagwan Swaminarayan's name during his travels as a young ascetic?
Nilkanth Varni.
Who is the current guru of BAPS?
Mahant Swami Maharaj.
What is the Hindu ritual of waving a lit lamp before the murtis called?
Arti.
How many sholkas in satsang diksha?
315 shlokas
What does satya mean?
Truthfulness.
What is the name of Bhagwan Swaminarayan's spiritual abode?
Akshardham.
Who was the guru of Pramukh Swami Maharaj?
Shastriji Maharaj was his spiritual grandfather-guru; Yogiji Maharaj was his guru.
What is a gathering where devotees come together for spiritual learning called?
Sabha.
What is the name of the Hindu scripture that describes the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and was written by Nishkulanand Swami?
Bhaktachintamani.
What does dharma mean?
Righteous conduct and fulfilling one's duties.