Bochasan
Where was Shastriji Maharaj born?
Mahelav
What tools was the artisan using to chisel the murti and who was the murti of?
Hammer and chisel, Shriji Maharaj
What is a shankh and what is it filled with?
A shank is a conch shell, it is filled with water.
Where did Pramukh Swami Maharaj receive parshadi diksha?
In the Akshar Deri at Gondol mandir
What was Shastriji Maharaj's childhood name?
Dungar Bhakta
Finish the sentence.
It can be easy to put bhakti on the ___________.
backburner
During Shastriji Maharaj's time, where was the biggest mandir in the sanstha?
Sarangpur
True or False (and make the correction): Pramukh Swami Maharaj had darshan of Shastriji Maharaj when he arrived at Sarangpur mandir.
False, Shastriji Maharaj had not yet arrived to Gondal mandir.
What is the Guru Smruti?
A translation of Pramukh Swami Maharaj's recollection of inspiring incidents with Shastriji Maharaj, Yogiji Maharaj and sadhus from his childhood, in his own words.
What was Shastriji Maharaj's diksha name and who gave it to him?
Sadhu Yagnapurushdas, named by Vignananand Swami
Where were the Sarangpur mandir murtis being prepared?
Vadodara
Where, when, and at what age did Shastriji Maharaj go back to dham?
In Sarangpur, on May 10th, 1951, at the age of 86.
Who said this to whom?
"You've seen the sadhu form, so you'll see God."
Gunatitanand Swami said this to Bhagatji Maharaj
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At what age and where was Shastriji Maharaj doing katha while having severe arthritis and failing health.
At the age of 84, in Rajput
What were the names of Shastriji Maharaj's parents?
Dhoribhai and Hetba
Finish the phrase and state where it is form.
"Many are made sadhus but a yagna is not held..."
Yogi Gita
"...but a yagna was held and you were initiated as a sadhu. Thus, you were named Yagnapurushdas."
Bonus +100
Who was the kothari of Sarangpur mandir?
Aksharswarupdas Swami
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Who did Pramukh Swami Maharaj study sanskrit with?
Aksharjivandas Swami
What was Shastriji Maharaj's reply to the letter?
Shastriji Maharaj said that whether or not other activities were completed or not, there should never be any lapse or sacrifice in the seva of Thakorji.
What is Shastriji Maharaj's birth date?
January 31, 1865
What is the takeaway from today's presentation? (be specific)
Shastriji Maharaj had an everlasting connection with Bhagwan and throughout his life he was teaching us to build the same level of oneness he had with Bhagwan.
When Pramukh Swami Maharaj was asked why he didn't stay and talk to Ghanshyam Maharaj, what did he say? (be specific)
He had affection for Shastriji Maharaj and a desire to meet him since he came. He wanted to speak to him and focus on that. He had great feelings for Swami so he was drawn to him. He quoted what Gunatitanand Swami had said to Bhagatji Maharaj, "You've seen the sadhu form, so you'll see God."
What was the name of the sadhu that wrote a letter to Shastriji Maharaj, what was his role, and what was the letter about? (be specific)
Harikrishnadas Swami, kothari of Sarangpur mandir, needing more sadhus to help maintain Sarangpur mandir
Bonus +300
What was the two positions that Pramukh Swami Maharaj saw Ghanshyam Maharaj in?
The first position was Ghanshyam Maharaj lying on a bed. The second position was Ghanshyam Maharaj sitting on the edge of the bed with his legs dangling.
Bonus +100
Order the mandirs built by Shastriji Maharaj.
Bochasan, Sarangpur, Gondal, Atladra, Gadhada
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