Mandir
In what year did Raleigh Mandir open?
2004
Swamishri did not rise first. Who did Swami ask to stand first when getting honored at the Canadian Parliament?
The sant holding Thakorji.
Harijan sacha re, je urma himmat rakhe;
Vipatti varti re, kedi din vachan nav bhake
Who wrote this chosar?
A devotee is one who has courage in his heart. When time of difficulty and distress prevail, he never speaks discouragingly or negatively.
Sadguru Brahmanand Swami
**What goes up but never comes down?
Your age.
Which vachnamrut talks about doing upvaas everytime one does mori vaat?
Gadhada I-17
What is the first mandir created by Bhagwan Swaminarayan?
Ahmedabad
Bhagwan's Darshan? A journalist in _____ asked Swamishri, "When did you first experience Bhagwan?"
Swamishri replied, "___________________________."
Borsad, I have his experience from the beginning.
Jagnu sukhdukh re, mayik mithya kari jane;
Tan dhan jata re, antarma shok na ane
He understandsthe happiness and misery of this world to be futile and within the bounds of maya. Even at the loss of wealth or his body, he never intentionally mourns.
What vachnmarut explains that even remembering festivals or samaiyos celebrated can take you to Akshardham?
Gadhada I-3
Explain the story of the little boy in the circus.
Answers may vary.
**What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
Your future.
Essense of His Success.
In 45 years as guru, he created ______ mandirs and initiated _____ youths into swamis.
1,100 and 1,000
Par upkari re, jan premniyamma pura;
Daihik dukhma re, dajhe nahi sadhu shura
He helps others and performs in the benefit of them. He is also complete in following niyams with love. In the face of bodily hardships, such a sadhu never grieves.
Which guru was born on Vasant Panchmi? Name one of Bhagwan Swaminarayans paramhansa that was also born on this day.
Shastriji Maharaj and Nishkulanad Swami OR Brahmanand Swami.
Don't expect to stand __ ___ _______ ___ ___ ___ ___."
...on the freeway and not get hit.
What is the name of the water show in Ghandhinagar Akshardham and who is it about?
Sat-Chit-Anand water show is about the story of Nachiketa.
Summarize the prasang of "A Lesson in Seva."
Harine samare re, nit ahonish umang bhariya;
Sarva tajine re, Natanagar vahala kariya
He remembers and does smruti of Bhagwan daily, bringing happiness to his life at every moment. He detaches himself from everything and only keeps Bhagwan dear to him.
Hari Jayanti.
Name the place, month, date, year, and time (am or pm) Bhagwan Swaminarayan was born.
Chappaiya, April, 3rd, 1781, 10:10pm
**What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Silence
At age 28, Vinu Bhagat was given Bhagwati Diksha and named Keshavjivandas Swami. Where did this take place? Where was he placed as the Mahant of that mandir?
Gadhada and Dadar, Mumbai
Caring for one who served him. What was the name of the devotee that served Pramukh Swami Maharaj?
Pratapsinh Parmar
Brahmānand kahe re, eva harijanni balihari
Mastak jata re, nav mele tek vichari
Brahmānand Swami honors such a devotee. Even at the loss of his life, he will never think of disregarding his resolve.
What are the five days of Diwali and what do you do on each day?
Dhanteras, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, New Years, and Bhai Bheej.
Answers may vary.
What can fill a room but takes up no space?
Light. #positivity