Chpt 1-5
Where did Nilkanth Varni receive his diksha and from whom?
Piplana and by Ramanad swami
Who wrote the aarti?
Muktanand Swami
What does bibi give to Maharaj?
Long babul stick
Where and when was Shastriji Maharaj born?
Shastriji Maharaj was born on 31 January 1865 CE (Vasant Panchmi [Maha sud 5] in V.S. 1921) in a small village called Mahelav.
What should we do when we receive prasad in bal/kishore sabha?
We should wait quietly and patiently till our turn comes.
Before eating the prasad remember God.
After taking prasa remember to say, “Jai Swaminarayan” to the person that is handing out the prasad.
Name Maharaj's family members?
Father: Dharmadev
Mother: Bhaktimata
Eldest brother: Rampratapbhai
Younger brother: Ichharambhai
What animal did Akhandanand Swami face in the jungle?
A Tiger
Q: What was Maharaj doing with Jobho in the picture ?
Churned buttermilk
What did patel forget to buy in the market?
His own purchases.
What shouldn't we do while sitting in an assembly?
We should never laugh or crack jokes while the assembly is in progress.
Recite the two boons that Sahajanand Swami asked Ramanand Swami for?
“If your devotee is destined to suffer the distress inflicted by the sting of one scorpion, may the distress of the sting of millions of scorpions befall every pore of my body, but no pain should afflict your devotee. And if the begging bowl is written in the fate of your devotee, may that begging bowl come to me; but on no account should your devotee suffer from lack of food or clothing.” Impressed by the spirit of compassion shown by Sahajanand Swami, Ramanand Swami readily blessed him and granted him these two boons.
What would Gangama carry around with her when she would go on journeys with Maharaj?
cooking grate/basket with rice and dal simmering
Finish the thaal:
Jamo thãl Jivan…………..Beso melyã………….chambu chokhãli
Jamo thãl Jivan jãu vãri; dhou kar-charan karo tyãri Beso melyã bãjothiyã dhãli, katorã kanchanni thãli, jale bharyã chambu chokhãli...1
In what town was Balmukunddas Swami recited this Swamini Vato?
Chalala
What town was Vajiba from?
Vajiba was from Vijapur
Finish this shlok Uttishthotishtha……………………., and explain the meaning behind it.
Uttishthotishtha he Nãtha Swãminãrãyan Prabho; Dharmasuno Dayãsindho sveshãm shreyah param kuru. Ãgachha Bhagwan Deva svasthãnãt Parameshwara; Aham pujãm karishyãmi sadã tvam sanmukho bhava.
Meaning: “O Father! O Bhagwan Swaminarayan! Please awake! Please arise! O Son of Dharma! O Ocean of Compassion! Profoundly bless your devotees. O Parmeshwar! Please come from your rightful place; I will perform your puja. Please forever remain before me.”
Who was Bhaguji?
A watchmen protecting the fields of Dada Khachar.
How many Rs. did Samat patel give Maharaj?
4,500 Rs.
What does this swami ni vato mean?
Swaminarayan Hare! Swami said:
Swãminãrãyan nãmnã mantra jevo bijo koi mantra ãj baliyo nathi, ne e mantre kãlã nãgnu pan jher na chade, ne e mantre vishay udi jãy chhe, brahmarup thãy chhe ne kãl, karma, mãyãnu bandhan chhuti jãy chhe, evo bahu baliyo e mantra chhe. Mãte nirantar bhajan karvu. (1.153)
“Today, there is no mantra as powerful as the Swaminarayan mantra. It neutralizes even the poison of a black cobra and dispels the vishays. With it, one becomes brahmarup and is freed from the bondage of kal, karma and maya. That is how powerful the mantra is. Therefore, chant it always.”
What did Vajiba stop doing after she discovered Maharaj?
Vajiba stopped giving shelter to sadhus who indulged in intoxicants like bhang, marijuana or heroine. Even though she had not met Shriji Maharaj, she became one of his most faithful disciples.
Where did Shriji Maharaj advise his followers to go and why?
Shriji Maharaj told his followers to go to Junagadh for a month every year to listen to the discourses of Gunatitanand Swami.
Who gave money to Bhaguji, why and how much did he want to give?
King of Bhavnagar, Bapu Vajesinh, recruiting him for his army, 300 rupees per month.
What type of trees were on the banks of Bhadra?
On both banks, there were beautiful forest of mango, pipal, neem, rose, apple and banyan trees.
Fill in the blank:
Before he became a satsangi he had decided __ ___ ___ ____ __ __ ______ __ find God.
to end his life if he failed to
Finish these lines: Bhãv dharine………jai jai, Shãstra sakalno………...
Bhãv dharine bolo jai jai, Akshar Purushottam jai jai
Akshar Purushottam... jai jai…
Shãstra sakalno sãr param e, Brahman ane Parabrahman jai jai