Maharaj's Festivals
This Vachanamrut mentions that Maharaj performed grand celebrations for our liberation.
What is Gadhada I-3?
This devotee was transformed after attending Maharaj’s grand yagna in Dabhan, which led him to change his sinful ways.
Who is Joban Pagi?
In this Vachanamrut, Maharaj explains that recalling festivals and associating them with His form can lead to liberation.
Answer: What is Gadhada I
Shriji Maharaj stopped this practice, which included sacrificing animals and consuming meat and liquor during utsavs.
What is adharma (unrighteous practices)?
Maharaj performed this action for His devotees at the Loya festival, showing His love and devotion to them.
What is cooking and serving them?
Festivals help us increase this connection with Maharaj.(hint what does connection mean in Gujarati).
What is jodan
Joban Pagi had tried to steal this from Maharaj, but was amazed by Maharaj's divine protection.
What is Manki, Maharaj’s horse?
According to Gunatitanand Swami, this type of association is crucial for happiness.
What is close association with Maharaj and Swami?
These actions, performed by Maharaj, set an example for the right way to celebrate festivals.
What are grand celebrations?
Maharaj showed His divine protection to Joban Pagi by appearing in these forms at night.
What are circles of light and multiple forms?
This Maharaj’s festivals also serve to help us remember Maharaj and Swami.
What is the purpose of Maharaj’s festivals for liberation?
Maharaj fulfilled these three wishes for Joban Pagi during a Satsang assembly.
What are: Maharaj addressed him by name, placed the garland on his neck, and knew why he came to the assembly?
This quote from Swamini Vat highlights the importance of Satsang for attaining happiness.
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What is "One can attain Satsang, but without close association, there is no happiness."?
This type of festival was celebrated in Loya with eggplants and became famous for Maharaj’s divine service.
What is a shakotsav (vegetable festival)?
Maharaj used festivals to express this for His devotees, bringing them closer to Him.
What is love?
According to Gunatitanand Swami, one can attain this, but without close association, there is no happiness.
What is Satsang?
This devotee invited Maharaj to his village, Loya, by offering eggplants, leading to a famous festival.
Who is Sura Khachar?
Maharaj’s festivals help us remember divine moments from His time and the lives of these two gurus.
Who are Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj?
Festivals create these, which help devotees remember divine moments and stay connected.
What are smrutis (memories)?
Maharaj’s divine leela in Loya created this many memories for the devotees to cherish forever.
What are permanent smrutis (memories)?
Maharaj’s festivals also keep the Satsang community connected to one another and help members grow spiritually.
What is the role of festivals in the Satsang community?
Maharaj stayed in Loya for two months, giving many discourses recorded in this section of the Vachanamrut.
What is the Loya section?
Festivals, according to Vachanamrut, open these doors for us.
What are the doors to liberation?
Maharaj cooked and served this dish during the shakotsav in Loya.
What is eggplant curry?
Joban Pagi, after attending the festival, changed his life and joined this community.
oban Pagi, after attending the festival, changed his life and joined this community.