Facts about our Guru
What was Mahant's Childhood name?
Vinubhai (Keshav)
When and where was Maharaj born, and what are his parents' names?
He was born in Chhapaiya, on April 3, 1781, to Bhakti mata and dharma dev
100) What is Dhrama, and what is one example?
Dharma is righteousness or the path that we are supposed to take in life.
When was BAPS founded?
1907
Where was Pramukh Swami Maharaj born?
Chansad
What are Maharaj's parents' names?
Bhakti mata and dharma dev
(100) What is Gnan, and what is one example?
Gnan is satsang knowledge.
What are the five tattvas?
Jiva, Ishwar, Maya, Brahma, Parabrahma
What was Mahant Swami Maharaj's sadhu name?
Sadhu Keshavjivandas
What are Maharaj's brothers' names?
Ichhcaram and Rampratap
(100) What is Vairagya, and what is one example?
Vairagya is detachment.
Who wrote the Shikapatri?
Bhagwan Swaminaryan
Who was Gunatitand Swami given diksha by?
Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Name one of the five mandirs that Maharaj built.
Ahmedabad, Vadtal, Dholera, Bhuj, Gadhada, and Junagadh.
(100) What is Bhakti, and what is one example?
Bhakti is devotion.
How many Vachanamruts are there?
273
What five mandirs did Shastriji Maharaj build?
Bochasan, Sarangpur, Gondal, Atladra, Gadhada
Who was Maharaj given Diksha by?
Ramanand Swami.
(500) Name one of the 9 types of Bhakti and explain it in full detail.
N/A
What are the five main Nirjalas?
Hari Jayanti, Dev Poddhi Ekadashi, Janmashtami, Jal Jhilani Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi