Spirituality & Philosophy -Key Phrases & Messages
Select the phrase that we should NOT use when describing our mandirs to a high profile guest for the first time.
-Center point of activities
-Funded through volunteer donations
-Individual prayer
-Collective worship
What is funded through volunteer donations?
Your response to a guest who asks how BAPS inspires spiritual living and faith in God (give at least 3 evidences)
What is (choose from):
-assemblies and services (sabha) for all ages
-spiritual discourses
-creation of mandirs
-spiritual publications
-spiritual conferences and conventions
-interaction and guidance from Swami
Use the phrase 'darkness to light' to describe the Guru
What is, a Guru is one who takes one from darkness to light.
Year did Mahant Swami Maharaj become Guru
What is 2016?
The NCDHHS is encouraging all citizens to follow the 3 W's, what are they?
What is :
WEAR a face covering, WAIT 6 feet apart and WASH hands often for at least 20 seconds.
Deity of worship, founder of Swaminarayan faith, legacy lives on through a lineage of Gurus
Select the daily spiritual practice we would NOT highlight to a guest.
-Puja
-Yoga
-Aarti
-Thaal
What is yoga?
Select the following words to use when describing our sadhus to an outside audience. (Select all that apply.)
-Swami
-Sadhu
-Spiritual Aspirant
-Hindu monk
What is Swami and Hindu monk?
Year Mahant Swami was given diksha by Yogiji Maharaj
What is 1961?
How did BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Raleigh support the frontline workers during the Coronavirus pandemic?
What is donate 1100 N-95 masks collectively to Wake County Emergency Services, Morrisville Fire Department, UNC Rex Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.
Name the core value that guides devotees in day-to-day activities and decisions
What is active spirituality?
List 3 of the 8 core beliefs of Hinduism.
What is (choose from the following):
The belief in one Supreme God, Avatarvad, the authority of the Shrutis (Vedic literature), Guru Shishya tradition, atma, karma, purnajanma, murti-puja
The Guru spend his life immersed in ______, ______, and __________.
What is prayer, service, and constant travel?
Four virtues we should highlight when talking about Mahant Swami Maharaj
What are humility, austerity, devotion, and service?
Name the Social Service arm of BAPS?
What is BAPS Charities
What are four of the seven key words we should remember when it comes to describing our sanstha?
(Choose from worldwide, spiritual & humanitarian, Hindu beliefs, philosophy & scriptures, inspire, spiritual life, uplift society, humanitarian efforts)
A guest asks you about the importance of mandirs. Describe your response.
Mandirs are an integral part of Hindu society.
A place where the mind becomes still, and individuals find peace, joy, and comfort.
Charges the community with a spirit of selfless service, to live in tune with God and in harmony with humanity.
Preserve Indian and Hindu heritage through cultural programming.
A place where the community can learn about Hindu spiritual and culture.
__________ and ___________ of the Guru inspire us to live a moral and spiritual life. (Fill in the blanks).
What is actions and teachings?
Three things Mahant Swami Maharaj advocates for throughout his travels
What are peace, harmony, and unity?
Name the 5 key areas BAPS Charities serve worldwide?
What is :Community Services, Educational Services, Environmental Protection and Preservation, Health & Wellness , Humanitarian Relief
Describe the Guru to a high profile guest, keeping in mind our key messaging.
The Guru is the current spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and leads and inspires by example and constant travel throughout the world
You deliver the Guru message to a guest, and they ask specifically about Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Describe your response.
Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the 5th spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Under his leadership, BAPS grew into an international spiritual and humanitarian organization with over 3,300 centers worldwide. He dedicated his life to the well-being of others, traveling throughout the world to foster love, peace, harmony, righteousness, faith in God, and service to humanity. With genuine care and compassion, he reached out to all members of society irrespective of class, color, or age. Recognized and respected as one of India's greatest spiritual teachers, he lived by and promoted the principle, "In the Joy of others, lies our own."
Fill in the blanks - the Guru leads a ___ __ ______ without ________ ______ and selflessly ________ _______.
What is The Guru leads a life of purity without personal wealth and selflessly serves society?
Pramukh Swami has read and responded to over ___________ letters and visited over _____________ villages during his travels.
What is 700,000 and 17,000?
What does COVID 19 stand for?
What is- 'CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for 'virus' and 'D' for disease. 19 for the year it was identified.