Satsang Diksha
Complete Shlok 27:
Surā-bhangā-tamālādi...
Surā-bhangā-tamālādi... yad yad bhaveddhi mādakam; Tad bhakshayet piben-naiva dhūmra-pānam api tyajet.
à to ________ jevã sadhu chhe, ______ ke _________ nathi.
à to Bhagwãn jevã sadhu chhe, bãwã ke vairagi nathi.
Name one bal kirtan.
Swami bapa na bal mandal ma...
Parents Name
Childhood Name
Birthplace
Birth Date
Manibhai & Dahiben
Keshav (aka Vinu)
Jabalpur
13 Sep, 1933
What are the 4 pillars of Ekantik Dharma?
Dharma, Gnan, Vairagya, & Bhakti
Complete Shlok 55:
Kevalam chandrakah strībhih...
Kevalam chandrakah strībhih... kartavyas-tilakam na hi; Kumkuma dravyato bhāle smarantībhir Harim gurum. 55
Swaminarayan Hare, Swamie Vat Kari che...
Ketlãkne man ramãde chhe...
Ketlãkne man ramãde chhe ne ketlãk manne ramãde chhe. Ã vãt nitye vichãrvã jevi chhe.
Tribhuvan ni sampat male, toi na taje re, toi na taje re, ardha pal hari dhyan...
Sacha Sadhu Re...
Nilkanth nursed __________ back to health and served him for over _________ months.
Sevakram; 2 months
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Complete Shlok 152:
Bhūtam yach-cha bhavad...
Bhūtam yach-cha bhavad... yach-cha yad-evā’gre bhavishyati; Sarvam tan me hitāyaiva Swāminārāyaṇechchhayā. 152
Offer service as per one’s faith. But never do disservice. What is that disservice? To highlight others’ avguns (negative qualities).
(Hint: Seva to...)
Sevã to potãni shraddhã pramãne thãy te karvi, pan asevã to na ja karvi. Te asevã to shu je, avgun levo.
What is Mahant Swami's favorite kirtan?
Shastriji to maha pratapi...
When was our Sanstha founded?
1907
Name at least 5 out of the 9 types of bhakti.
Shravanam (Listening), Kirtanam (Chanting/Praising), Smaranam (Remembering), Archanam (Worship), Vandanam (Praying), Dasyam (Servitude), Sakhyam (Friendship), Atmanivedanam (Self-surrender), Padasevanam (Serving the feet of God).
Translate the following shlok into English.
Anna-falādibhish-chaiva yathā-shakti jalādibhihi; Pālitāh pashu-pakshyādyāh sambhāvyā hi yathochitam. 197
According to one’s means, one should provide suitable food, fruits, water and other sustenance for one’s domesticated animals and birds. (197)
Karod kãm _________ pan ek ________ sudhãrvo ne kadãpi karod kãm _________ ne ek ________ bagãdyo to temã shu karyu?
Karod kãm bagãdine pan ek moksha sudhãrvo ne kadãpi karod kãm sudhãryã ne ek moksha bagãdyo to temã shu karyu?
Which kirtan talks about Gunatitanand Swami's raajipo over Bhagatji Maharaj?
Mago Mago Bhagatji Aaj...
What are the main beliefs of Hinduism?
Avatarvad (Incarnations), Karmavad (Karma), Punarjanmavad (Reincarnation), Murti-Puja (Idol Worship).
In Hinduism, what is the highest form of dharma?
Ahimsa (non-violence)
Explain the message behind this shlok.
Sarvaih satsangibhih kāryāh prītim vardhayitum arau; Utsavā bhakti-bhāvena harsheṇollāsatas-tathā. 244
To increase their love for Bhagwan, all satsangis should celebrate festivals with great joy and devotion. (244)
Swaminarayan Hare, Swamie Vat Kari che...
Nirantar sarva kriyãmã pãchhu vãline jovu je...
Nirantar sarva kriyãmã pãchhu vãline jovu je, mãre Bhagwãn bhajvã chhe ne hu shu karu chhu? Em joyã karvu.
Name 1 chosar pad and who composed it.
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Which questions did Nilkanth Varni ask in every pilgrim place, ashram and religion he Visited?
“What is jiva? What is ishvar? And what is maya? Explain to me the characteristics of Brahm and Parabrahm.”
Who taught Nilkanth Varni ashtang yog?
Gopal Yogi