Birth & Early Life
What was Bhagwan Swaminarayan’s childhood name?
Ghanshyam
What scripture was Ghanshyam listening to at the mandir?
Ramayan
At what age did Ghanshyam leave home?
11
Who helped lead the building of Atladra Mandir? (don't overthink it)
Shastriji Maharaj
Who did tough seva making lime mortar?
Pramukh Swami Maharaj
Where was Ghanshyam Maharaj born?
Chhapaiya
What miracle did Rampratapbhai see?
Ghanshyam in many mandirs at the same time
How long did his vicharan last?
7 years, 1 month, 11 days
Which devotee helped acquire land for the mandir?
Mathurbhai
Why did Bhagwan Swaminarayan come to Earth?
To give happiness and moksha
What are the names of Ghanshyam Maharaj’s parents?
*double if you know BOTH His siblings names (and order)
Dharmadev and Bhaktimata
Older: Rampratapbhai
Younger: Iccharambhai
What happened to the scholars during the debate in Kashi?
They experienced samadhi
What difficult condition did Nilkanth Varni endure during travel?
Walking barefoot / fasting / harsh weather
(answer vary)
What problem stopped the first construction attempt?
Lack of money/support
What is one reason mandirs are built?
To help us do bhakti and remember God
What is considered the most important day in history (from today)?
April 3, 1781 (His birthday!)
By what age had Ghanshyam mastered many scriptures?
Age 10
Who did Nilkanth Varni meet in the forest to learn yoga from?
Gopal Yogi
Who was the pujari of the small mandir in Atladra before the big mandir was built?
Ranchhod Bhagat
Satsang Diksha (fill in the blank):
Through the A____r______ guru, B______ always remains present with all of His d_v_____ and bestows utmost b__s_. (107)
Through the Aksharbrahman guru, Bhagwān always remains present with all of His divinity and bestows utmost bliss. (107)
What did Markandey Muni predict Ghanshyam would do?
Restore dharma and give happiness/moksha to people
What did people see in samadhi when they looked at Ghanshyam?
Their chosen deity (Krishna, Ram, Shiv, etc.)
Who finally answered his spiritual questions?
Muktanand Swami
What year was the murti-pratistha completed?
1945
What was the Swamini Vato today? (Āpne..)
Āpne Bhagwānnā chhie pan māyānā nathi em mānvu. (1.230)