Guru Parampara
What is Pramukh Swami Maharaj's childhood name?
Shantilal
Finish the shloka:
"Swaminarayan Bhagwan etle ke sakshat Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj......."
"-Sarvane param shanti ane sukh arpe"
What is the first Ahnik we perform in the day?
Puja
Finish the Line:
"Bolo re Swaminarayan bolo ek var......"
"mukhthi swaminarayan. Swaminarayan Swaminarayan.. bolo re"
Where was Bhagwan Swaminarayan born?
Chhapaiya
What is the second shloka in sanskrit or gujarati?
Deho'yam sadhanam mukter na bhoga-matra-sadhanam; durlabho nashvarash cha'yam varam-varam na labhyate;
A deh muktinu sadhan che keval bhognu sadhan Nathi. Durlabh ane nashvant Evo a deh varamvar malto Nathi.
Which Ahnik corresponds to feeding Maharaj and Swami food?
Thal
Finish the lyric:
"Savar pade ne pankhi jage...."
"khil khil gaye taru nam, Jhalar Janne mandir gunje Jay Jay thaie taru nam.. Jay Jay thaie taru nam"
Who was named Jina bhai in his childhood?
Yogiji Maharaj
What is the meaning of this shloka:
"Laukik vyavahar to deh na nirvah mate chhe. te a manushya janmanu param lakshya Nathi"
personal and family activities are only for the sustenance of the body. They are not the ultimate objective of this human birth.
Which Ahnik is performed at night before going to bed?
Chesta
Finish the Lyric:
"Gunatitanand Swami mul akshar...."
"sahajanand ek parmeshwar.. Jay akshar pati purrushotam Jay Jay Swami sahajanand"
What month is Shastriji Maharaj born in?
January
What is the meaning of this shloka:
"Swaminarayan Bhagwan etle sakshat akshar-purushottam maharaj sarvane param shanti Anand ane sukh arpe"
May Swaminarayan Bhagwan, who is Akshar-Purushottam Maharaj himself, bestow ultimate peace bliss and happiness on all.
What do you sing right after Aarti?
Ashtak
Finish the lyric:
"Swami bapa amari tame Raksha karo..."
"mama mastak par tame hast dharo..."
Where was Gunatitanand Swami born?
Bhadra
What is shloka 4-5(either gujarati or sanskrit)
"Nashaya sarva-doshanam brahma-sthiter avaptaye; kartum bhagvato bhaktim asya dehasya lambhanam. sarvam idam hi satsangal -labhyate nischitam janaihi. Atah sadaiva satsangal karaniyo mumukshubhihi"
"Sarvam doshone talva, brahma-stitithine pamva ane Bhagwanni bhaktim karva a deh malyo che. A badhu karvathi avashya prapt that chhe. Athi mumukshuoe saday satsang karvo"
How many Aarti's are supposed to be performed in a mandir?
5
Finish the lyric:
"Swikarilyo Swikarilyo..."
"Swikarilyo Swikarilyo vandan aj amara, ame balak chie tamara.. Swami balak chie tamara"