Key Citations
“To reinforce profound devotion towards Swaminarayan Bhagwan in oneʼs heart, one should observe vows during _________ according to the guruʼs instructions” - Satsang Diksha 240
Chaturmas
When ____________________ first became a sadhu, it would be very hard for him to tolerate even one nirjala fast; he would often become sick from such experiences. However, by the grace of Yogiji Maharaj and through his strong perseverance, he became more tolerable to the fasts. Today, at such an elderly age, ___________________ can continue to fast over five times a month.
Bhaktipriyadas Swami (Sadguru Kothari Swami)
Ekadashi is performed every ____ days.
15
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How many holy months of Chaturmas are there?
4!
“Whichever acts of self-control, fasts and other austerities are undertaken, they should be performed only as _______ and with the intent to solely please ________” (Satsang Diksha 255).
bhakti; Bhagwan
What recreational program did Yogi Bapa start?
"Yogi Yuvak Upvas College"
Chaturmas is known as the period of what?
Devotion; bhakti
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Name the date in Gujarati from when Chaturmas begins and ends.
Ashadh Sud 11 to Kartik Sud 11
“This includes observing chāndrāyan and other fasts, as well as chanting the [Swaminarayan] ______, performing __________, listening to spiritual __________, offering extra dandvat pranāms, and additional devotion with faith, love and the wish to please Bhagwan” - Satsang Diksha 241-242
mantra; pradakshinās; discourses
In what year did Yogi Bapa visit Nadiad after his visit in Kolkata?
1968
True
Do 10 dandvats to showcase your bhakti
What are the following fasts and what kind of upvaas is it? Kacha Ektana, Paka Dharna-Parna, and Chandrayan
Kacha Ektana: Observing farar all day and eating one full meal a day | Paka Dharna-Parna: Fasting one day and observing paka ektana the next day, in repetition | Chandrayan: Fasting is done according to moon days. On full moon you eat 15 bites of food and next day it is 14 and then 13...
Summarize Vachanamrut Gadhada I-18: Denouncing the Vishays.
The more we allow our senses to enjoy worldly pleasures, the more our mind becomes polluted. On the other hand, the more we indulge in satsang, the more our mind will be positively affected. Thus, Chaturmas is a time for us to observe more niyams by strengthening our self-control.
In 1970 what celebration was Yogi Bapa in Mombasa for?
Ram Navmi
List 4 ways you can observe Chaturmas Niyams
listening to katha, satsang reading, bhajan bhakti, abhishek and maha puja including mansi puja, malas, paat such as Janmangalnamavali, pradakshinas, dandvats
Do uth bes for 1 minute!
Name 3 Hindu/religious festivals that come during the month of Chaturmas?
1. Guru Purnima, 2. Hindolo Utsav, 3. Rakshabandhan, 4. Ganesh Chaturthi, 5. Janmashtmi, 6. Jal Jilanihi
Vachanamrut Sarangpur ___, it's title, and importance?
7; Naimisharanya Kshetra;
How many youths men and women observed a fast in Mombasa?
1,000
Name all 4 benefits of Chaturmas Niyams.
1. Benefits to the body and mind 2. Expanding one's comfort zone 3. Detachment from maya and maya towards Bhagwan 4. Raajipo
Since Chaturmas is coming up it's Bhakti time: do tap ni mala on one leg until your next turn
Why is King Bali's important to Chaturmas and what's the importance of his prasang?