Atmanivedanam
What is Atmanivedanam?
Sacrificing our atma for Bhagwan and the rest of the world.
When did Shriji Maharaj decide to hold the yagana?
How long was the Maharudra yagna conducted for?
18 days
How long did Nilkanth Varni travel for?
7 years, 1 month, 11 days
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What are the 5 yagnas?
Brahma yagna, Pitru Yagna, Deva yagna, Bhuta yagna, and Manushya yagna
How many Brahmins did Shriji Maharaj invite?
One Hundred Thousand
Why did Joban Pagi come to the yagna?
To steal Maharaj's horse (Manki)
What was Mahant Swami Maharaj's diksha name?
Sadhu Keshavjivandas
What is the closest plant to the Sun?
Mercury
How does Mahant Swami Maharaj show Atmanivedanam in his life?
He does not have any worldly desires, he works day and night to instill satsang in the world, he does not care what his body goes because he knows his atma will remain in the hands of Bhagwan.
What did Maharaj do after completing the yagna?
He went to Ahmehdabad
Who did Maharaj give diksha to?
Mulji Sharma (Gunatitanand Swami)
What were Gunatitanand Swami's parents names?
Bholanath and Sakarba
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When are world Peace yagnas (Vishwa Shanti yagnas) performed?
Performed during a murti - pratishtha, birthday anniversaries of our gurus, and sometimes during a wedding
How long did the Brahimns perform the yagana without violence?
18 days
What did the Brahmins steal from the Yagna?
Ghee
What was the first mandir Shastriji Maharaj built?
Bochasan
What is the only food that can never go bad?
Honey
How does Atmanivedanam help us not worry about time or things we want?
Atmanivedanam teaches us that when we focus on serving Bhagwan and others, we stop worring about things we want or how much time we have. We live in the moment and trust that Bapa will take care of everything.
What lesson can we learn from Maharaj's actions during the yagna?
We should stay true in our values and faith even when others try to disrupt our efforts.
What can we learn from Shriji Maharaj staying calm during the challenges during the yagna?
We can learn to stay calm and patient during the challenges we face.
Which mandirs did Bhagwan Swaminarayan build?
Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Vadtal, Dholera, Junagadh, and Gadhada
Leonardo da Vinci's “Mona Lisa” painting hangs in what museum?
The Louvre Museum in Paris