Before Meeting
Before becoming a sadhu, what was Yogiji Maharaj’s name?
Jina Bhagat
What did Jina Bhagat do when he first saw Shastriji Maharaj?
Full darshan from head to toe
What is a Guru Parampara?
The lineage of Gurus that has allowed the transfer of knowledge across generations for the benefit of society
What can we learn from Yogiji Maharaj’s devotion?
Desire to learn + follow a true guru
Who was Krishnaji Ada?
Senior haribhakta who told stories about Shastriji Maharaj
Under the leadership of which sant did Jina Bhagat live under?
Krishnacharan Swami
How did Yogiji Maharaj know Shastriji Maharaj was the guru he wanted?
Thought: “If I ever accept a guru, it will be him.”
Why is meeting a the guru more powerful than just hearing prasangs about him?
Knowledge becomes alive through direct connection
What is the main quality to recognize greatness in a guru?
To see bhagwan present in him
Which upasana were Yogiji Maharaj and Shastriji Maharaj spreading?
Akshar-Purushottam Upasana
Where did Jina Bhagat go to stay with Krishnacharan Swami’s group?
Rajkot
What items did the mandir offer Shastriji Maharaj when he arrived at Rajokot Mandir?
Mala and tumbadi (used by Gunatitanand Swami)
What did Jina Bhagat gain from meeting Shastriji Maharaj?
Spiritual guidance, recognition of greatness, motivation to do seva and spread AP Upasna, serve guru
How can we stay connected to Guru Parampara today?
Seva, satsang, following agna, learning from living guru
Why did Jina Bhagat’s desire to meet Shastriji Maharaj grow stronger every day?
Daily hearing prasangs of sacrifices, devotion, and greatness
Who told Jina Bhagat stories about Shastriji Maharaj?
Krishnaji Ada
What was the emotional connection like when Yogiji Maharaj and Shashtriji Maharaj met?
Silent recognition; deep peace and inspiration
Why was the connection like a “river meeting the ocean”?
The wanting to meet Shashtriji Maharaj finally occured.
What happens if we only know parasangs but don’t apply the teachings?
Knowledge remains useless; spiritual growth is limited
Who received the spiritual knowledge passed from Shastriji Maharaj down to today?
Yogiji Maharaj → Pramukh Swami Maharaj → Mahant Swami Maharaj
Where did Shastriji Maharaj stay when Krishnaji Ada wrote him a letter?
Sarangpur
On which day/month did this first meeting occur?
Seventh day of the bright half of Shravan (V.S. 1965)
How does Guru Parampara continue today?
Through Mahant Swami Maharaj and the living lineage of the Sanstha