Mansi Puja
What is Mansi Puja?
Mental worship where you offer devotion to Bhagwan and the Sant using your imagination.
What is the goal of Dhyan according to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras?
To calm the mind, realize the self, and overcome ignorance.
Which Shloka says only Bhagwan and the Brahmaswarup Guru can give moksha?
Satsang Diksha Shloka 59.
Name one spiritual benefit of Mansi Puja.
Increases love for God and strengthens the jiva.
When is the best time to do Dhyan or Mansi Puja?
Early morning, when the mind is fresh.
Can Mansi Puja be as effective as physical Puja?
Yes, if it is done with love and devotion.
What is the difference between Mansi Puja and Dhyan?
Mansi Puja focuses on devotion to Bhagwan, while Dhyan is meditating on oneself as the atma.
Which Vachanamrut explains that devotion is more important than physical offerings?
Vachanamrut Sarangpur-3.
Name one mental benefit of Dhyan.
Calm mind and improved focus.
Why is posture important during meditation?
Good posture helps concentration.
Name one fun way you can perform Mansi Puja.
Shooting hoops, riding a roller coaster, or any activity you imagine with Maharaj and Swami.
According to Mahant Swami Maharaj, how should we meditate on the Guru?
With intense love and ātmabuddhi, seeing the Guru as the manifest form of Bhagwan.
Which Shloka emphasizes meditating with love on the Aksharbrahman Guru?
Satsang Diksha Shloka 108.
How does Mansi Puja help with worldly desires?
It diverts desires toward Dharma and Bhakti.
How should one create a space for meditation at home?
Set aside a special, quiet spot for habitual practice.
How many times a day should we perform Mansi Puja?
Five times — morning, before lunch, afternoon, before dinner, and before sleep.
Who meditated daily at the Triveni Sangam and was so focused that people thought it was Dhruv Maharaj?
Yogiji Maharaj (Jinabhai).
According to Vachanamrut Gadhada I-25, what is the example used to explain concentration?
Pouring water from twenty pails separately versus all together.
Name one physical benefit of regular meditation according to science.
Reduces stress and anxiety.
What should you do if your concentration breaks during meditation?
Pause, chant, pray, and recall a great sadhu
What does Mansi Puja help develop that makes meditation easier?
Ātmiyatā — a deep sense of closeness with Maharaj and Swami.
Name one modern benefit of regular Dhyan or meditation.
Reduces stress, improves focus, memory, sleep, and creates a positive outlook.
In Vachanamrut Loya-6, what should you do when vicious thoughts arise during meditation?
Clap, chant ‘Swaminarayan’, pray to God, and remember the sant.
What happens when imagination and concentration meet in Mansi Puja?
Bhakti becomes heartfelt and immersive; the mind fully absorbs Maharaj’s presence.
How does performing Mansi Puja five times a day affect us?
Builds inner peace, focus, and a stronger connection with Maharaj and Swami.