Important People
Vallabhji Seth came to know of Satsang through which Nand Santo/Swami?
Sadguru Gunatitanand Swami.
Where was Jamsaheb from?
______ stands for auspiciousness, peace, prosperity, and world brotherhood.
True or False
When we live by the command of Santos, our lives remain on the right track and we become happy.
True
What are 3 ways that we can learn to live a simple life?
Donate or give away things that you don't need, lessen time on technology, don't buy things that you don't really need, etc.
There are a lot more so just list them :)
When Jamsaheb was offered alcohol to Abhaysinh, he gave his sword to Jamsaheb and said, "Bapu, you can slit my throat with this sword and then pour the liquor into my body, but for the time that I wear Guru __________ Swami's Kanthi, I will not consume liquor.
Fill in the blank
Sadguru Gopalanand Swami's
Hathiya Patgar was from the village of _______
Kundal
Explain the symbolism behind the Ghantdi (bell)
It spreads glory and grandeur of Bhagwan.
These divine sounds have the power to awaken the inner vibrations of soul. They drown out all sad/depressing/mundane thoughts and feelings and bring divine emotions.
True or False
Simplicity is NOT the most invaluable resource that a man can have.
False
How many seconds will equal a day?
86,400
With the amount of pride from our Sampraday, we will never go to the wrong path of life because of being Shreeji Maharaj's disciples and having Shri ___________ Swami as our Guru
Fill in the blank
Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami
Vallabji Seth was from _____ in the district of ______
Una, Junagadh
Explain the symbolism behind the Shank (Conch Shell)
It represents the victory of good over evil.
It honors and welcomes Bhagwan into our hearts with his glory and grace when it is blown
Its auspicious sound vibrations destroy any evil elements in the surroundings and purify the air.
Pujya Guru Maharaj is the biggest example of Simplicity. How?
He was always around Santos, ate alongside with Santos, slept on the floor, and has no belongings other than his Puja, books, Dhoti, Pattar, and Tumbda. Swami has never said to any Sant, "Cook this for me today in the meal." He never ate Mukhvas after becoming a Sadhu.
Explain the importance of time
Time is an asset given to us by God. Even the most impossible of tasks can be completed with adequate time. The correct use of time always gives the right results. We should always spend our time wisely and NEVER waste it. If you respect time, time respects you.
Who was the man who was very short-tempered, so in the middle of the night, he hit a cart, so he angrily bit it and lost two front teeth?
Ghela Kholi was on his way to ____ . On his way, he saw someone's golden anklet. The anklet was worth one year's stock of food for him, but he immediately remembered, "I am a follower of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, it is better to starve than to take others belongings."
Surat
Explain the symbolism of the Agar Batti
The Agar Batti is kindled to offer a fragrant to welcome Bhagwan.
Its sweet aroma purifies the air and charges it with divinity and grace.
It elevates the mind into a mode of peacefulness.
Shreeji Maharaj has explained in the ________ how that if our wish or desire is not fulfilled, that wish or desire turns into anger. The wish or desire can be for own or for others.
Vachnamrut
Why should we NEVER get angry?
1) Anything that Maharaj doesn’t like should most definitely be avoided.
2) Even a little anger, even without physical harm, is still painful to others and ourselves.
3) If you are experiencing overwhelming rage, it could damaging your mental and physical health, as well as your relationships with others.
Who was the chief among the Harijans of Channi and list reasons why they declined the generous offer of food being given to them?
Tejabhai declined the offer of the food because it included onions/garlic, the ghee, oil, and water could have not been filtered properly.
Vallabji Seth and the marriage party came to ______ for his son's wedding.
Dhoraji
Explain all the symbols of the Kalasha
The Kalasha represents perfect creation.
The vacant pot symbolizes earth, and the water symbolizes the primordial water from which life began. The mango leaves represent life forms. The coconut, a product of life, is again filled with water, symbolically representing the endless cycle.
THE WHOLE KALASHA represents IMMORTALITY because of the immortality nectar appeared in the Kalasha.
Explain the story on how Buddha Bhagwan stayed calm while the man was insulting him.
Buddha Bhagwan was sitting under a tree. A man came to him and started shouting. After abusing Buddha, that man stood there, waiting for Buddha’s response or reaction, but to his surprise, there was not even a slight change in Buddha’s expression. The man got angrier and used more insulting words to hurt Buddha. Still, Buddha did not respond. This kept on going for few hours.
Then, the man got tired and asked Buddha, “I have been abusing and insulting you, yet you are not angry with me. Why?”
Buddha replied, “It’s because I haven’t accepted it..”
The man got confused and asked, “But you heard every single word. Didn’t you?”
Buddha smiled and replied, “If I don’t want abuse, why should I listen to it?”
The man became even more confused.
Buddha understood his confusion and explained further, “All of the abuse remains with you”
The man replied, “If I have directed all of these words at you, how would they remain with me?”
Buddha questioned, “If you give someone coins and that person doesn’t accept them, with whom will the coins remain?”
The man replied, “Of course they will remain with me”
After listening to man’s reply, Buddha smiled and said, “You are correct! The same happened with your insults. When you came here and said those insulting words, I didn’t accept them, so all of the words remain with you. Thus, I have no reason to be angry with you.”
The man understood his mistake and apologized to Buddha.
Name 2 ways on how we can control anger and 2 common tricks to control anger
How can we control anger?
1. Knowing that it almost certainly produces bad result for everyone.
2. Remembering examples from history and our life about its bad result for everyone
3. Finding out when and why we get angry.
4. Knowing that there is always a better way to solve things instead of using anger.
5. Learning techniques to control and avoid anger.
Common tricks to control anger:
1. Listen more and speak less.
2. Close your eyes and count to 10 when you are angry.
3. Take deep breaths.
4. Stand up and take a walk for few minutes.
5. Keeping mental or physical notes of each event of becoming angry (how many times during day or week or month have I become angry?).