BAPS Bal 1 Jeopardy

Bhagwan Swaminarayan

100

Where was Ghanshyam Maharaj born?

Chappaiya, Ayodhya.

200

At what age did Ghanshyam Maharaj leave home and how many years did he travel for?

11 years. Travelled for 7 years 1 month and 11 days

300

What questions did Nilkanth Varni ask when he met Muktanand Swami?

What is jiva, ishwar, maya, bhrama, and parabrahma

400

At what age did Bhagwan Swaminarayan return to Akshardham?

49

500

What are the two boons asked by Bhagwan Swaminarayan for his devotees?

1. If a devotee is destined to suffer the pain of a single scorpion bite, let me instead suffer that pain, multiplied millions of times, in every pore of my body.
2. If a devotee of mine is destined to suffer the plight of having to beg for food, clothing, or shelter, let that fate befall me instead, but your devotee should never face a shortage.

Hinduism

100

What is the name of the "Festival of Lights" celebrated by Hindus?

Diwali / Deepavali

200

What is the term for the belief that actions (good or bad) affect a person’s future?

Karma

300

What is the name of the main holy book that tells the story of Lord Rama?

Ramayan

400

What does Guru mean?

A respected spiritual teacher, guide, or master who dispels ignorance ("gu") and brings light ("ru")

500

Who was seated in the flag of Arjuna's chariot during the Mahabharat war?

Hanuman

Guru Parampara

100

Which guru's childhood name was Pragji Bhakta

Bhagatji Maharaj

200

Who is the founder of the Bhochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha?

Shastriji Maharaj

300

Who started bal sabha's?

Yogiji Maharaj

400

What was Mahant Swami Maharaj's diksha name?

Sadhu Keshavjivandas

500

What was the motto of Pramukh Swami Maharaj?

In the joy of others lies our own.

General Knowledge

100

What is the world's longest river?

Nile

200

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet?

Mars

300

In which country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro?

Tanzania

400

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight to energy?

Photosynthesis

500

What is the rarest and most expensive spice in the world by weight?

Safforn / Kesar

Miscellaneous

100

Which country is home to the kangaroo?

Australia

200

Mahant Swami Maharaj was born in which city?

Jabalpur, Anand

300

Why do Swaminarayan's wear kanthi and what does it mean to have 2 strings in the kanthi?

Swaminarayan followers wear a kanthi (a necklace made of tulsi wood) as a symbol of surrender to God and protection from evil. The two strings signify the dual concepts of the soul (jiva) and the supreme lord (Paramatma), representing the union between the devotee and God.

400

What is Thomas Edison's most famous invention?

Lightbulb

500

Recently, why was BAPS awarded with the Guinness Book of World Records?

Largest Simultaneous Hindu Text Recital" by children. Over 15,000 children memorized the Satsang Diksha, with 12,723 participating in the live, record-setting recitation in Atladara, Gujarat, during Mahant Swami Maharaj’s 92nd birthday celebrations.