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100
When and where was Ghanshyam born?
Chappaiya, Chaitra Sud Nom 1837, April 3, 1781
100
Whom did the four brothers together decide to worship?
The four brothers together decided to worship the ocean.
100
Give reasons for "The snake sipped the prince’s blood."
The minister’s son promised to give the blood from the throat of the prince. He made a bowl out of leaves, and made a cut on his throat with his dagger. he filled the bowl of leaves with the blood of the prince and offered it to the snake. The snake sipped the blood and went away quickly.
100
Who has narrated the fagva incident? In which shastra?
Niskhulanand Swami in the Bhaktachintamani
100
Which vidyaa has Shri Krishna Bhagwaan considered as his vibhuti in Gita?
Shri Krishna Bhagwaan has considered aadhyatmik vidya as his vibhuti in Gita.
200
Who is speaking to whom and when? “A half-shaven head does not look good. So do let him finish the shaving. Reappear to Amai.”
Bhaktimata to Ghanshyam when he was getting his first haircut and disappeared to the barber.
200
Who said to whom and when “Do not come back here to become a sadhu!”
Acharya Viharilalji Maharaj - Dungar Dungar’s father Dhoribhai complained Acharya Viharilalji Maharaj, “Your sadhu is spoiling my child,”. Then Acharya Viharilalji Maharaj scolded Dungar.
200
Summarize the prasang where ‘Shriji Maharaj removed Laduba’s doubt’
Once Laduba had a doubt. She asked Maharaj, “Is it true that Durvasa had eaten everything cooked by the gopis all by himself?” He replied, “The talks in the scriptures are the truth. I will give you an experience of this some day.” Then, after some time, Laduba invited Maharaj, along with thirty devotees, for lunch. Maharaj sent Sachchidanand Swami first as he had to look after the farm. Laduba sent a Brahmin to serve Swami. He ate slowly and consumed everything that was cooked for all the guests. Yet he remained hungry. So Laduba prepared rotla and sent them. Still he said, “Bring more.” Then Laduba sent a message to Maharaj, who adviced her, “Now offer him some water.” When Swami was offered water he washed his hands. Maharaj reminded Laduba of the Durvasa episode and thus removed her doubts.
200
Swami has said in the Swamini Vato, “I am immortal.” What did he mean?
Swami meant that he is always present on this earth in the person of the God realized Param Ekantik Sadhu. Shriji Maharaj remains manifest in the person of this brahmaswarup gunatit Sadhu and helps seekers to attain the state of brahmarup and moksha.
200
What is the main proven subject of Vachnamrit?
The main established or proven subject of the Vachnamrit is that the Bhagwaan is the only Parbrahm Purshottam Narayan who is both (saadhya) attainable and (saadhan) the means for attaining the Bhagwaan.
300
Give reasons for the following in three lines. Krishnacharandas Swami said to Jinabhai: “Your wish will be fulfilled.”
Krishnachararan Swami came to Dhari with his sadhu mandal. Jinabhai served them all day by drawing water for them, sweeping the mandir, and arranging their mats. Krishnacharan Swami asked Jinabhai, "Would you like to become a sadhu?" Ecstatic, Jinabhai responded, "I've been wanting to talk to you about this for many days. Becoming a sadhu is my only desire."
300
Who said to whom and when “He is God, the very form of Parabrahman.”
Jivuba - (Her father) Abhel Khachar When Abhel Khachar was ready to kill his daughter, God came forth from the murti, giving darshan as Chaturbhuj Vishnu, Abhel Khachar asked Jivuba, “My dear child, who is this that you worship?”
300
Give reasons for why "The brothers set their mother on the road to Gadhada."
Randebai narrated the ugly incident in detail to Meraman and Mamaiya. They were very angry, drew their swords and said, “Aai, now we will not take any food till we cut off their heads.”Then Mamaiya suggested, “Before we take any action let us send Aai away to Gadhada, since the Darbar shall certainly take revenge.” Meraman agreed and they loaded the cart with all their belongings and set their mother on the road to Gadhada.
300
What is a sadhu’s life for?
A sadhu’s life is for the benefit of others, so how can he ever wish ill of others?
300
In Shripur which temptations did Nilkant Varni gave up?
In shripur NilkanthVarni gave up the temptation of being the mahant of a muth of which the yearly income was 100,00 Rupees.
400
Give short notes on the following: The Muslim Woman from Bhal Region
In the district of Bhal there is a small town called Sodhi. In this town lived a Muslim woman (bibi). She had reared a babul tree in her garden. The tender sticks of this tree, used for brushing teeth, grew in abundance; but the woman did not give them to anyone. She simply said, “These sticks are meant for God alone.” Once, Shriji Maharaj came to that village. On the outskirts of the village he stayed to have a bath in the pond. He asked Sura Khachar, “Bring me a babul stick.” Sura Khachar replied, “Maharaj! This Bhal region is dry. How is it possible to find such a stick here?” Even so Maharaj insisted, “At least go and try.” Accordingly Sura Khachar went. As he passed by the Muslim woman’s compound he saw the babul tree. He promptly requested her to give him a stick. The Bibi enquired, “Who is the person in this dry Bhal region who expects to find a babul stick here?” Sura Khachar said, “He is our God.” Hearing this, the Bibi said, “This stick is for God only and if he is God then I will come personally to offer him the stick.” She went with Sura Khachar. When she saw Maharaj she gave the babul stick to him and prayed, “O Swaminarayan! Please come to take me to heaven when my days are over!” Maharaj said, “Certainly,” and assured her that he would come without fail. And sure enough when the end of her life was near, the all-merciful Maharaj appeared before her. He had in his hand the same babul stick, which she had given to him. The Bibi recognized Maharaj. She was immediately transported to Akshardham – the divine abode. How merciful is God!
400
Finish the Swami ni Vaat “Ek jane lakh rupiyani....”
“Ek jane lakh rupiyani buddhi lidhi. Temaj mokshani buddhi pan anek prakarni mota thaki shikhay chhe.”
400
How many malas did Bhagatji Maharaj turn for the welfare of the devotees?
How many malas did Bhagatji Maharaj turn for the welfare of the devotees?
400
Who said to Whom and Where: “Have you not gone yet?”
Gunatitanand Swami to Gopalanand Swami when Swami woke up in the middle of the night and saw that the sadhu who volunteered to massage Swami’s body who was tired from
400
According to Swamini Vaato what is the meaning of “Satsang”?
According to Swamini Vaato the meaning of “Satsang” is to keep the hands folded in respect of the mota ekantik and to do what ever he says (obey all the aagnas).
500
Complete the line and give the meaning. Beso melya..............kerino gholi.
Beso melyã bãjothiyã dhãli, katorã kanchanni thãli, jale bharyã chambu chokhãli...1 Kari kathã ghauni poli, meli ghrut sãkarmã boli, kãdhyo ras kerino gholi...2 Please sit on the stool which has been laid out, with gold plate and bowls before you and a tumbler full of water…1 I have made wheat flour puranpuris, soaked in ghee and sugar; and have extracted (fresh) juice from mangoes…2
500
Finish the following "Ganga papam...mahashayaha"
Ganga papam shashi tapam dainyam kalpatarustatha; Papam, tapam cha dainyam cha ghnanti santo mahashayaha.
500
Finish the swami ni vaat "Jem gay chhe te Vachhda..."
‘Jem gay chhe te vachhda saru parso muke chhe tem je shishya hoy te gurune man sope to antahkarannu ajnan tali nakhe. Pan te vina tale nahi.’
500
In which city did Pramukh Swami Maharaj eat the distasteful kadhi?
Pramukh Swami Maharaj ate the distasteful kadhi in Cardiff, London.
500
Give the names of the Paramhansos that assembled the Vachnamrit?
The names of the Paramhansos that assembled the Vachnamrit are Muktanand Swami, Gopalanand Swami, Nityanand Swami and Shukanand Swami.