iKST Fall Session 1
Who experienced sakshatkar by tending to 300 mango trees as instructed by Gunatitanand Swami?
Bhagatji Maharaj
Who wrote the Bhakti Nidhi Scripture?
Nishkulanand Swami
Who were the parents of Pragji Bhakta?
Govindbhai and Maluba
What is the name of the oldest monthly magazine of the Swaminarayan Sampraday with thousands of readers that has been published continuously for 72 years?
Swaminarayan Prakash
Prakat____________________ muktidata
sada sarvakarta, param
What remedy does Shriji Maharaj prescribe in Vachanamrut Loya-6 for times in which indriyas are disturbing us?
When such thoughts arise, one should stop the meditation and should clap and chant "‘Swāminārāyan, Swāminārāyan" aloud. One should pray to God.
Define dharma, artha, and kam. Provide examples of each.
Dharma: Responsibilities we have as a result of our [articular stage in life
Artha: the material results and riches we desire in life
Kam: the desire to be loved and respected by all.
Who said the following phrase and what does it mean?
"Je upar che te dekhatu nathi ne same che to manatu nathi"
Which mantra did Mahant Swami Maharaj give as a way to inspire asmita and an understanding of prapti? (name it, and say it)
Ashray Diksha Mantra
“Dhanyo’smi purna-kamo’smi nishpapo nirbhayah sukhi; Akshara-guru-yogena Swaminarayan-ashrayat”
Laving sopari ne ___________________ sari.
panbidi vadi, taj elchi javantri
In Vachanamrut Sarangpur 3, what does Shriji Maharaj reveal will happen if we perform shravan, manan, and nididhyas of the nature of our atma?
We attain sakshatkar of the atma itself, we become fully cognizant that we are the atma and that our true form is the Gunatit Guru himself.
What specific goal does Nishkulanand Swami advise us to do as it relates to the goal of our bhakti?
"Do devotion aiming for self-emancipation. Do devotion with the singular aim of pleasing Shree Hari"
In Vachanamrut Gadhada 1-71, Maharaj states 2 mistakes that are so severe that they are unforgivable, name them.
Spiting devotees and denying God's form
What are the 2 key results of developing proper asmita?
Lifestyle changes and constant joy
Bhakti dhyan___________ dayakam
katha sadaiva karanam brahma-stithi
5 am ; Manan
In Vachanamrut Gadhada II-11, Shriji Maharaj clarifies that when our actions are for the sake of dharma, artha and kam, they embody the gunas of, _____, ______, and _____.
Why does Shriji Maharaj explain that Akshardham is not distant, but it is here with us right now?
He explains this because his manifest form, the Satpurush, is present on this earth.
What did Thakorbhai of Limdi insist Shastriji Maharaj do when building the Sarangpur mandir? How did Shastriji Maharaj respond?
A lokma dahyo to _____________________ ne je gando thay te bhaje chee
Define shravan, manan, and nididhyas. Additionally provide an example of each with a prasang (+200 each) /scenario (+100 each)
Shravan: Hearing the words of God, our Gurus, or scriptures with focused attention
Manan: The process of mentally digesting what we've heard, filtering through and discarding the parts that don't apply, retaining the essence of the message
Nididhyas: Repeatedly recalling that prasang, murti, or quote throughout our day, not just at sabha or during puja.
Who asked for the prarthana, Maha Balavant Maya Tamari, from Maharaj? (Say the name and prasang (+200)
Jatanfoi
In Gadhada, Shriji Maharaj wrote a letter to his haribhakto stressing the importance of believing _______________. (+200 which vachanamrut)
How was the land gifted to Shriji Maharaj for Amdavad Mandir?
In 1809, a British officer serving under Sir Andrew Dunlop, referred to as ‘Eron Saheb’ in our historical texts, requested to meet with Maharaj with the intention of granting him land to build a mandir. Maharaj had forecasted to ‘Eron Saheb’ that his superior, Andrew Dunlop, will be stationed in Amdavad. The very next year, Sir Andrew Dunlop was moved to Amdavad and became the collector. Sir Dunlop received approval from England to gift land to Maharaj and wrote to Maharaj, saying: “Respected Shri Sahajanandji Maharaj, Salaams from Dunlop Sahib. Have received order from abroad of transfer for the land selected by you. Shall come to you to read it as it is in English at your earliest convenience... Later will have it etched in copper.”
What is my coffee order
Grande Blonde Vanilla Latte, with Brown Sugar and Almond milk