Basic Satsang
Who started regular ravi sabha?
Yogiji Maharaj
In what year was New Jersey Akshardham opened to the public?
2023
What are the 4 main scriptures in our Swaminarayan Sampraday?
Vachanamrut, Shikashapatri, Satsang Diksha, and Swamini Vato
In what mandir was the first murti of Akshar and Purshottam placed?
Wadhwan
By who and when was BAPS established?
Shastriji Maharaj on 5 June 1907
What is the full name of BAPS?
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha
What mandir did Shastirji Maharaj build?
Bochasan, Atladra, Gondal, Gadhada, and Sarangpur
At what age and where did Ghanshyam participate in the debate with the scholars comparing the importance of gnan and bhakti?
10 years old in Kashi
Plate of Gold Coins = tradesman/entrepreneur
A Small Dagger = warrior/king
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita = religious scholar
What 5 moral disciplines do sadhus abide by?
Nishkam, Nisneh, Niswad, Nirman, Nirlobh
Where, when and who built the first BAPS mandir outside of India?
Mombasa, 1955, Yogiji Maharaj
Through which means has Bhagwan Swaminarayan revealed himself?
Self-manifestation, Brahmaswarup Guru, Scriptures (i.e. Vachanamrut)
An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hindu Theology
Swami Keshavjivandas was appointed as the head of which mandir after being initiated as sadhu in what year?
2
Largest Hindu temple - 2005
Most temples consecrated by one person - 2008
In order, what are the names of the five Aartis?
Mangla, Shangar, Rajbhog, Sandhya, Shayan
Where and How many mandirs did Maharaj build?
Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Vadtal, Dholera, Junagadh, Gadhada
What question did Neelkanth Varni ask on his vicharan?
Where and Who successfully answered this question?
Jiva, Iswar, Maya, Brahma and Parbrahma
Muktanand Swami in Loj (Ramanand Swami's Ashram)
On what dates did:
1) Pramukh Swami Maharaj appoint Mahant Swami as his spiritual successor;
2) Mahant Swami become the Sixth Guru?
13 August 2016
When and Where was this photo taken?
New Years Day 2013, Ahemdabad