Bhagwan Swaminarayan
PSM
MSM
Upasana
General Knowledge
100

Who taught Neelkanth Varni ashtang yog?

Gopal Yogi, for 9 months

100

Describe the prasang involving Kukkad and Odarka

Conflict of over 150 years. He gave them water from each other’s villages to break the one-and-a-half century old animosity.

100

When and where is Mahant Swami Maharaj born?

13 September 1933 (Bhadarva vad 9, Samvat 1989) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.

100

What are the five truths a devotee must have firm faith in order to develop complete conviction in this upasana(spiritual practice)?

Bhagwan is Sarvopari, Sakar, Sarva Karta and Pragat

100

Global Warming is Caused by the Excess of Which Type of Gas?

Carbon Dioxide

200

What date and where did He go back to his eternal abode?

Gadhada, 1 June 1830, Jeth Sud 10, Samvat 1886

200

Which two sports did Swamibapa enjoy as a child?

Swimming and Cricket

200

In which area of study does He have a degree?

A bachelor’s degree in agriculture

200

What are the 5 eternal entities as mentioned by Shriji Maharaj?

Jiva, Ishwar, Maya, Brahma and Parabrahma

200

Which African Nation is Famous for Chocolate?

Ghana

300

What are the mandirs Maharaj built?

 Ahmedabad, Vadtal, Dholera, Bhuj, Gadhada, and Junagadh.

300

What was Swamishri's pledge when he was appointed the president of the sanstha?

“Today, before my guru and this whole gathering, I promise that I will fulfil my responsibility properly. Without caring for myself, I will remain loyal to this Sanstha and fulfil my duty to you.”

300

What kind of food does Bapa eat?

For years, Mahant Swami Maharaj has had his food prepared without salt or savory spices; as a result, it is bland and without taste.

300

What is the meaning of Akshar Purushottam Upasana?

To become Brahmarup and offer bhakti to Purushottam

300

Which Country Gifted The Statue of Liberty to the United States?

France

400

How many Vachanamruts are there in total?

262

400

When and where was Bapa's first overseas visit as a Guru?

1974, Mumbai to Nairobi

400

What is the prasang behind Bapa starting his meals with mamra?

Santram Mandir in Nadiad, for breakfast, Vinu Bhagat was about to be served patarvelia. Yogi Bapa said, “No, he does not like patarvelia, but mamra.” Gleaning Yogi Bapa’s inner wish, known as anuvrutti, he vowed to avoid eating patarvelia and instead adopt eating mamra for life!

400

Complete this kirtan by Premanand Swami
Jiva ishwar tano re, mãyã kãla purush pradhãn; Saune vash karu re, sauno prerak hu Bhagwãn. Aganit vishwani re, utpatti pãlan pralay thãy;.............."

"Mãri marji vinã re, koithi taranu nav todãy.”

400

What Makes Up (approx.) 80% of Our Brain’s Volume?

Water

500

In which village did Ramanand Swami pass away?

Faneni

500

What was Swamishri's favorite place and why?

Sarangpur, Shastriji Maharaj liked it too and his Smruti mandir there too.
"Sadaiva Sarangpurasyame Sumandre Akshardham Tulye"

500

When was Vinubhai given parshadi diksha?

Saturday, February 2, Mahā sud 2, Samvat 2013.
In Kapolvadi, Mumbai, Yogiji Maharaj initiated Vinu Bhagat as a pārshad for the second time on Monday, July 3, Ashādh sud 9 Samvat 2016.

500

The Swaminarayan Bhashyam is a publication that explores the Akshar Purushottam Darshan. Who is the author of this publication?

Mahamahopadhyaya Bhadreshdas Swami

500

What single digit appears most frequently between and including the numbers 1 and 1,000?

The most common digit is 1. In total, the number 1 appears 301 times, and every other number appears 300 times.