Leaving Home
This person interrupted Shantilal on his way to Vadodara to buy cricket equipment.
Who is Ravji?
In 1950, Shastriji Maharaj chose this sadhu as the next Pramukh (President) of the Sanstha.
Who is Naranda (Narayanswarupdas)?
The 1967 celebration described in the passage marked the 75th birthday—Amrut Mahotsav—of this revered guru.
Who is Yogiji Maharaj?
Swamishri traveled to Makrana to sell leftover stones from mandir construction in Ahmedabad and this other city.
What is Gadhada?
While beginning his morning puja before Harikrishna Maharaj, Swamishri suddenly collapsed due to this medical crisis.
What is a heart attack?
Ravji brought a letter for Shantilal from this spiritual leader.
Who is Shastriji Maharaj?
This devotee expressed concern that entrusting the Sanstha to a “junior sadhu” might one day lead to remorse.
Who is Maganbhai?
Despite drought conditions, Pramukh Swami chose this city as the celebration site because it was Yogiji Maharaj’s preferred location.
What is Gondal?
Despite scorching heat and severe inconvenience in Makrana, Swamishri refused to leave because doing so would make this guru feel sad.
Who is Yogiji Maharaj (Yogi Bapa)?
Even during his heart attack, Swamishri worried most about this group of people being disappointed if he couldn’t visit them.
Who are the devotees (haribhakto)?
These two parents were instructed to send their youngest son to become a sadhu—and they willingly agreed.
Who are Motibhai and Diwaliben?
Shastriji Maharaj reassured others by saying he looks not at Naranda’s body but at this.
What is his soul?
Although senior sadhus and devotees pressured him to choose Atladra, this leader insisted on Gondal out of alignment with Yogiji Maharaj’s marji.
Who is Pramukh Swami?
Swamishri comforted this ill sevak, telling him not to worry and reminding him that they were doing seva according to Shastriji Maharaj’s wishes.
Who is Pragat Bhagat?
Swamishri spent every spare minute reading and responding to these, rather than resting—even when exhausted.
What are letters?
Shantilal accepted this guru’s instruction without hesitation, seeing obedience to him as his life’s purpose.
Who is Shastriji Maharaj?
The appointment ceremony took place in this modest location, reflecting the simplicity of the event.
What is a small ground floor room at Amli Vali Pol?
After the meeting, this guru personally called Pramukh Swami to express his deep rajipo for understanding his inner wish.
Who is Yogiji Maharaj?
In 1971, after this spiritual leader returned to Akshardham, Pramukh Swami Maharaj became guru of the expanding Sanstha.
Who is Yogiji Maharaj?
This sadhu quickly organized Swamishri’s medical care and the rushed journey to Vadodara during the heart attack.
Who is Yogicharan Swami?
Shantilal left home on this Hindu calendar day—also a specific fasting observance—and on this exact Gregorian date.
What is ekadashi on Tuesday, November 7th, 1939?
After being appointed President, Narayanswarupdas demonstrated humility by doing this task under a low tap in the front yard.
What is washing dirty plates, pots, and pans?
To ensure the celebration had enough water, Pramukh Swami personally helped construct a pipeline from this dam.
What is the Bhadar dam?
Even while managing stone purchasers, caring for sick santos, and enduring harsh living conditions, Swamishri stayed patient—because this earlier guru had once built the Sanstha “single-handedly.”
Who is Shastriji Maharaj?
As the cars departed, Swamishri stopped the Mercedes to deliver a message telling this sadhu to go to Anand in his place so devotees would not be disappointed.
Who is Narendraprasad Swami?