Childhood
What was Pramukh Swami Maharaj's childhood name?
Shantilal
Who gave diksha to Shantilal?
Shastriji Maharaj
Where did Sadhu Narayanswarupdas receive presidency?
Ambli Vali Pol
How many educated youths did Pramukh Swami Maharaj initiate?
Over 1,000 educated youths
Who did Pramukh Swami Maharaj choose as the next guru?
Mahant Swami Maharaj
Where was Shantilal born?
Chansad
Where did Shantilal get his parshadi diksha?
Ambli Vali Pol
Who gave Sadhu Narayanswarupdas the title of president?
Shastriji Maharaj
What Akshardhams did Pramukh Swami Maharaj inspire?
Gandhinagar, Delhi, and Robbinsville
When did Pramukh Swami Maharaj reveal Mahant Swami Maharaj as the next guru?
July 20, 2012
Who was Shantilal's dad?
Motibhai
Where did Shantilal get his bhagwati diksha?
Akshar Deri, Gondal
What was Sadhu Narayanswarupdas doing after the celebrations?
Washing the dishes and utensils used for the celebration.
How many mandirs did Pramukh Swami Maharaj build?
Over 1,125 mandirs
When did Pramukh Swami Maharaj go back to Akshardham? 😭
August 13, 2016
Who was Shantilal's mom?
Diwaliba
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What was Sadhu Narayanswarupdas's oath? You can give the GIST of it.
“Today, before my guru and this whole gathering, I promise that I will fulfil my responsibility properly. Without caring for myself, I will remain loyal to this Sanstha and fulfil my duty to you.”
How many letters did Pramukh Swami maharaj read and respond to?
Over 700,000 letters
How old was Pramukh Swami Maharaj when he returned to Akshardham?
94 years old
Bonus: How many siblings did Shantilal have?
Shantilal had nine siblings, of whom four passed away at a young age. Shantilal was the youngest.
Bonus: What was Shantilal's name as a parshad?
Shanti Bhagat
Bonus: Why did Shastriji Maharaj choose Sadhu Narayanswarupdas for presidency?
Under the guidance of Shastriji Maharaj, Narayanswarup Swami earned the respect of all through his saintliness and skills. His adherence to niyams was par excellence. Thus, Shastriji Maharaj decided to appoint the 28-year-old Narayanswarup Swami as President of BAPS in his place.
Bonus: What was the first mandir Pramukh Swami Maharaj make after he became guru? (Hint: It starts with an S and ends with an I)
Sankari
83 years old