General Satsang
Who wrote the Bhaktachintamani?
Nishkulanand Swami
What mandirs did Maharaj build?
Junagadh, Amdavad, Gadhada, Vadtal, Bhuj, Dholera
What has four legs but can't walk?
A table
Where did Rath Yatra orginate form?
Jagannath Puri
What are Bhagatji Maharaj's parents' names?
Govindbhai and Maluba
What are the 4 purushats
Dharma, Arth, Kaam, Moksha
In What year was Delhi Akshardham open to the public?
2005
You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat?
Corn
What does Uttarayan celebrate?
Uttarayan marks the changing of the sun’s pattern and the end of winter in India
he person who established BAPS and the year in which that happened
Shastriji Maharaj in 1907
This is the name of the village in which Ghanshyam participated in the debate with the scholars, at the age of 9 comparing the importance of gnan and bhakti.
Kashi
How many Mandirs have Pramukh Swami Mahraj make?
Over 1,100 Mandirs; Including 3 Akshardhams
What letter is missing here J__MAMJJASOND?
Letter F(First letter of each month of the year)
What does Swamini Vaat 5.100 talk about?
Hint: Gunatitanand Swami talked about how there are forts/walls to protect a village. Similarly, niyams act as...
Niyams act as the fort to protect us from maya. Maharaj and Swami’s niyams are here to protect us and guide us to Akshardham. Thus, the more niyams we follow, the happier we will be.
Who does Tilak Chandlo Represent?
Bhakta and Bhagwan
What are the four basic beliefs of Hinduism and what do they mean?
1. Avatarvad: God manifests on Earth
Karmavad: We reap the fruits of our actions
Punarjanmavad: Reincarnation
Murti Puja: Worship is offered to the murtis of God
Why do we have Ghar Mandirs?
To maintain our home's purity, happiness, peace, and prosperity a Ghar Mandir is a must. There should be 2 artis and 1 thal done every day.
A butcher in the store is 5 feet and 10 inches tall. What does he weigh?
He weighs meat
Explain the meaning of Rath Yatra and what are we praying for on this day?
Rath Yatra describes the procession of chariots.
During Rath Yatra, devotees pray to Maharaj and Swami asking them to guide our own chariots -
meaning our lives - across maya and the distractions of the world so we can make Maharaj and
Swami raji and live according to their wishes.
What is Pramukh Swami Maharaj's favorite Vachanamrut?
Gadhada III-7 (Iron Nail)
What are the 16 holy chinha (signs) on Maharaj's charanarvind?
ashtakon, urdhvarekha, swastika, jambu, jav, vajra, ankush, ketu, Padma, trikon, kalash, gopad, dhanushya, meen, ardhachandra, vyom
Why do we have Mandirs?
Mandirs are one of the main pillars of our culture and they keep our mind calm and clean. They give us peace and strengthen our faith in God. Bhagwan becomes a member of our family and gives our family peace and happiness.
What starts with the letter P ands with the letter E and has a 1000 letters in it?
A post office
What is the Indian Date for Uttarayan and Rath Yatra?
a. Ashadh Vad 2
b. Ashadh Sud 2
c. Posh Vad Pancham
d. Posh Vad Dasham
e. Guru Purnima
Rath Yatra: Ashadh Sud 2
Uttarayan: Posh Vad Pancham
Complete the shlok "Nijaatmaanam Brahmarupam..." and give the Shikshapatri shlok number
"Nijaatmaanam Brahmarupam Dehatraya Vilakshanam Vibhaavyate Na Kartavyaa Bhaktihi Krushnashchasarvadaa" #116