Bhagwan Swaminarayan
When and where was Bhagwan Swaminarayan born?
On April 3, 1781, at Chhapaiya, India
Where was Gunatitanand Swami born?
Bhadra, India
Why is it called Akshar-Purushottam Upasana?
To offer service to both Parabrahma Bhagwan Swaminarayan and Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami as one.
Explain the Prasang about the Tilak as we discussed today!
Sadhus mistakenly ate clay meant for a tilak, thinking it was prasad.
After receiving more clay, they all applied different shapes and sizes.
Maharaj demonstrated the correct U-shaped tilak and chandlo on Gunatitanand Swami.
He then declared, "This is our tilak," identifying himself as Purushottam and Gunatitanand Swami as Akshar.
What were Bhagwan Swaminarayan's Parents' names?
Dharmadev and Bhaktimata
What were Gunatitanand Swami's Parents' names?
Bholanath and Sakarba
When Bhagwan Swaminarayan comes down to this earth, who is he accompanied by?
His Akshardham: Gunatitanand Swami
~ Vachanamrut Gadhada I-71
Explain the Prasang about the Mahant of Junagadh as we discussed today!
Maharaj came to Gadhada for the Chaitra Punam festival.
He reminded Kurji Dave of His promise to "give My Akshardham."
Maharaj then declared, "This Gunatitanand Swami is My Akshardham."
He gave Gunatitanand Swami to the devotees of Sorath as His everything.
Maharaj appointed him the Mahant of Junagadh, blessing all who serve him.
How old was Bhagwan Swaminarayan when he left for his pilgrimage?
11 Years Old
What was Gunatitanand Swami's childhood name?
Mulji Sharma
Who established the Akshar-Purushottam Upasana (2)?
1. Bhagwan Swaminarayan
2. Shastriji Maharaj
Explain the Prasang about playing Raas as we discussed today!
Shriji Maharaj came to Rathod Dhadhal's house to play raas
What were Bhagwan Swaminarayan's brothers' names?
Rampratapbhai and Ichharambhai
Where did Gunatitanand Swami get diksha?
Dabhan
What happened to Shastriji Maharaj when he tried to spread the Akshar-Purushottam Upasana?
1. Stabbed
2. Khichdi was Poisoned
3. They attempted to push him into a fire
Explain the Prasang about offering milk to Bhagwan
When four-year-old Mulji asked for milk, he told his mother Sakarba that Thakorji was always present in his heart and shared everything.
After Mulji drank the milk, Sakarba saw a white line of milk on Thakorji’s lips, realizing the truth of Mulji’s divine words.
Where did Bhagwan Swaminarayan get his diksha?
Piplana
How old was Gunatitanand Swami when he got his diksha?
Even when Shastriji Maharaj did not want to leave Vartal due to the hatred for the Akshar-Purushottam Upasana, which devotee told him to leave?
Krishnaji Ada
Explain the Prasang about washing quilts!
Gunatitanand Swami lovingly served and cared for the sick sadhus in Vartal.
He washed eighteen quilts by the Gomti River with complete humility and devotion.
Maharaj felt the same physical burden, revealing their deep spiritual connection.
The healthy sadhus felt ashamed after realizing their misuse of Swami’s service.
Maharaj declared Swami his eternal servant and the spreader of supreme worship.
Muktanand Swami understood Swami’s divine greatness and changed his behavior respectfully.