Childhood & Early Life
What was Yogiji Maharaj's birth/childhood name?
Jinabhai
Fill in the blank: "By copying, you are cheating ____ "
God
What name did Yogiji Maharaj's youth programs come to be known for, which he started and encouraged children to attend weekly?
Bal/Yuvak Sabha (weekly children's and youth assemblies)
Who was Yogiji Maharaj's guru?
Shastriji Maharaj
"Bhagwan Saunu ___ Karo" — fill in the blank.
Bhalu ("Bhagwan saunu bhalu karo" = "May God do good for everyone")
In what village was Yogiji Maharaj born?
Dhari, Gujarat
Why did dull or lazy classmates want to sit next to Jinabhai?
To copy his answers, since he always stood first in class
What bad habits did Yogiji Maharaj help college-age youths overcome?
Smoking, eating paan, and going to the cinema
About how many temples did Yogiji Maharaj consecrate during his time as guru?
Over 60 temples
What value does the phrase "Bhagwan Saunu Bhalu Karo" reflect about how Yogiji Maharaj wanted devotees to pray?
Praying for the wellbeing of everyone, not just oneself — selflessness/putting others first
What were the names of Yogiji Maharaj's parents?
Devchandbhai (father) and Puribai (mother)
What did Jinabhai do with his slate right after solving a problem, so others couldn't copy?
He turned his slate upside down
What languages did Yogiji Maharaj encourage the youths to practice conversing in during their late-night gatherings?
English, Hindi, and Gujarati
Besides India, name two regions/countries Yogiji Maharaj traveled to spread satsang.
Any two of: London/Britain, East Africa (Kenya), America
When Narayanprasad, a man who had once insulted Yogiji Maharaj, was later injured, how did Yogiji Maharaj respond?
He removed the thorn from his foot, dressed the wound, fed him, and made him a bed — showing love instead of resentment
What chore did young Jina take over at the mandir in Dhari when the caretaker, Mohanbhai, fell ill?
Running the mandir — caring for the murtis, preparing offerings, tending the grounds, and serving prasad
When bullies threatened to beat him up if he didn't show his answers, what did Jinabhai say to them?
"You work it out!" (He fearlessly refused to let them cheat)
True or False: Yogiji Maharaj knew fluent English but pretended not to in order to relate to the youths.
False — he actually didn't know much English, but joined in anyway to amuse them
What was the first mandir Yogiji Maharaj consecrated outside India, and where?
A mandir in Mombasa, Kenya (1955)
Surprise!!!
What name was Jina Bhagat given when he received bhagwati diksha (full sadhu initiation) at Vartal?
Gnanjivandas Swami (Sadhu Gnanjivandasji)
Yogiji Maharaj is considered which spiritual successor of Swaminarayan in the Akshar-Purushottam guru lineage?
The fourth spiritual successor (preceded by Gunatitanand Swami, Bhagatji Maharaj, and Shastriji Maharaj)