Early Life
Where and When was Pramukh Swami Maharaj born?
Chansad, Gujarat, on December 7, 1921
On what date did he renounce world life?
November 7, 1939
What is the celebration of Yogiji Maharaj's 75th birthday known as?
Amrut Mahotsav
Number of villages, towns, and cities he visited?
17,000+
What is Pramukh Swami Maharaj's motto?
"In the joy of others lies our own"
What sport does he enjoy?
Cricket
What was his sadhu name after initiation?
Narayanswarupdas Swami
Where was Amrut Mahotsav held?
Gondal
Where did he tour across in 1977?
United States of America
What is the greatest gift he gave to his devotees?
Mahant Swami Maharaj
Who blessed him at birth, saying "He is ours"
Shastriji Maharaj
What year was he appointed president of BAPS?
1950
Where did he endure harsh conditions selling stones?
Makrana
Numbers of mandir he built worldwide?
1,100+
What is his divine identity?
He is the ekantik satpurush manifest form of Aksharbrahman
Who are his parents?
Motibhai and Diwaliben
What was his first humble act as president?
Washing dishes
What year did Yogiji Maharaj return to Akshardham?
1971
Numbers of sadhus he initiated?
900+
Number of people he counseled?
810,000+
Who did he learn seva, cooking, and bhajans from?
Balmukund Swami
Who guided him after Shastriji Maharaj passed away?
Yogiji Maharaj
Where did he suffer a heart attach during puja?
Sundalpura
Numbers of letters he replied to?
760,000+
What is the ultimate goal he helps devotees attain?
Liberation (moksha)