Who is speaking to whom and where
“What right have you to kill living beings?” (71)
Nilkanth Varni said to Lakho Koli when he learned that Lakho had caught and killed many fish during time of drought.
The name of _____________ Bawa's son was __________
The name of householder Bawa's son was Jairamdas
Meeting Ramanand Swami (104-107)
Nine months passed since Nilkanth arrived in Loj, but he had not yet met Ramanand Swami. Nilkanth requested Muktanand Swami to help him meet his guru. Muktanand Swami advised patience, saying it would take some time. One day, Nilkanth sat beside Muktanand Swami during puja. Muktanand Swami meditated and saw Ramanand Swami through yogic powers. Nilkanth had darshan of Ramanand Swami’s serene form and noted his features. Kurji Dave brought news that Ramanand Swami had invited Nilkanth and sadhus to Piplana. Muktanand Swami and other sadhus gave gifts; Nilkanth offered his Akshardham. They departed for Piplana, walking briskly in the rain. Nilkanth, though tired, used yogic powers to move faster than others. He crossed the overflowing River Ozat by walking over water. After bathing and puja. Nilkanth waited for the others to join him. On 19 June 1800, they arrived at Ramanand Swami’s place in Piplana. Ramanand Swami embraced Nilkanth and praised him as the awaited Varniraj. He explained Nilkanth’s glory to all sadhus, marking a historic meeting.
How many maunds of cucumbers was Nilkanth Varni carrying on his head when he reached the ashram in Loj?
16 maunds of cucumbers
Veniram plunged into the well.
Veniram plunged into the well because he believed Ghanshyam often jumped into it and thought he might find him there; and if he did not find him, he intended to drown himself out of grief and despair.
“Therefore, I will install your murti on this earth." (14)
Nilkanth Varni said to Nar & Narayan, after completing his three months stay at Badrivan.
____________ sent Jairamdas to search for ____________
Jairam's mother sent Jairamdas to search for Nilkanth
Mohandas Meets Nilkanth (25-26)
While walking briskly through dense forests, Nilkanth was noticed by a sadhu named Mohandas. Mohandas was deeply impressed by Nilkanth’s personality and spiritual aura. He experienced immense bliss in the presence of the young celibate. Convinced of Nilkanth’s extraordinary spiritual powers, Mohandas bowed to him. He asked Nilkanth why a young boy was roaming the difficult Himalayan terrain. Nilkanth replied that he traveled to guide those lost in life. Mohandas, wanting spiritual guidance, decided to stay with Nilkanth. Nilkanth realized Mohandas was eager to discover himself but attached to worldly things. Mohandas became fascinated by an attractive kamandal presented to Nilkanth. At a river, Mohandas warned Nilkanth to be careful of the kamandal. Nilkanth broke the kamandal to teach him not to cling to worldly objects. Mohandas felt reformed and touched Nilkanth’s feet in respect. Later, Nilkanth warned him against eating poisonous violet mango-like fruits. Some arrogant bawas ignored the warning, ate the fruits, and died. Mohandas later met Bhagwan Swaminarayan in Dwarka and became Vrajanand Swami.
What did Shri Ram do at Vibhishan's request?
At Vibhishan’s request Shri Ram broke the bridge to Lanka with his bow.
Nine hundred thousand siddhas became happy.
The 900,000 siddhas became happy because a divine voice from the sky announced that Purushottam Narayan—whose darshan they had been performing austerities for thousands of years to attain—would personally come to give them darshan and liberate them.
“I am not pleased with someone who brings me dishonest money.” (47)
Shriji Maharaj said to Joban Pagi during the groundbreaking ceremony for Vartal mandir.
In Loj, ___________ Swami named ____________ as Sarujdas
In Loj, Muktanand Swami named Nilkanth Varni as Sarujdas
After walking for five days, Nilkanth Varni arrived in Suryapur (Surat), where he stayed in the Godiya Mandir of the Nirvana school. For three days he survived without food, until a gardener’s wife offered him provisions. From there he traveled to Ashwini kumar Ghat and courageously swam across the deep River Tapi. Continuing his journey, he walked along the banks of the River Narmada, reaching Bharuch, Tavare, Kapileshwar, and Shuklatirth. At Ambali and Ansuya, the devout Rajbai served him milk with great devotion, and Nilkanth blessed the region by staying there for seven days. He then sanctified ancient holy sites like Shukeshwar, Vyas-tirth, Chanod, and Karnali before reaching Dabhoi and later Vadodara. At Mandvi Gate, his divine radiance attracted many, including the merchant Amichand, who fed him khichdi with devotion. Nilkanth blessed him, revealing that Lakshmi-Narayan murtis were buried in his home and promising to take his seva in the future. After bathing in the Mahi River, Nilkanth reached Navli, blessing Laldas with the promise of a virtuous son, then proceeded to Bamangam, Dakor, and finally Vartal, where Joban Pagi served him food. Nilkanth blessed him too, promising to return before continuing his pilgrimage to Bochasan.
What did the mahant of Shripur instruct to give to Nilkanth Varni?
The mahant of Shripur instructed that Nilkanth Varni should come inside the ashram to have food, take rest, and stay safe from wild animals.
King Satradharma asked the Bawa for a Shaligram.
King Satradharma asked the Bawa for a Shaligram because after listening to Nilkanth’s teachings on the importance of worshipping Vishnu and the Shaligram, he wished to obtain one for his own worship and spiritual progress.
“I have a dilemma that you have to solve.” (2)
Vakhatsinh of Bhavnagar said to Ladudanji when Ladudanji began to inquire about the tilak-chandlo.
Pibek threw __________ grains on a ___________ tree
Pibek threw adad grains on a banyan tree
The Glory of Nilkanth
In the village of Shekhpat lived Lalji Suthar, a disciple of Ramanand Swami. After hearing from Mayaram Bhatt that Nilkanth Varni had arrived in Loj and was even greater than his guru, Lalji went to Kutch to inform him. Ramanand Swami explained that he had sent everyone to Loj for Varni’s darshan. When Lalji asked if Nilkanth was as great as Rama or even Krishna, Ramanand Swami replied that Nilkanth was the greatest of all—an incarnation of all incarnations, worshipped even by great yogis. Filled with joy, Lalji went to Loj for Varni’s darshan. After Ramanand Swami passed away, Lalji was initiated as a sadhu and named Nishkulanand Swami.
Where and when did Ramanand Swami pass away? (Samvat, Month, Tithi)
Ramanand Swami passed in the village of Faneni on Maghshar sud 13, Samvat 1858 on December 17 1801.
Jetha Bhagat took initiation.
Jetha Bhagat took initiation because he could not bear to separate from Shastriji Maharaj after he and his sadhus left Vartal due to opposition. Inspired by their conviction and determined to support the spread of Akshar-Purushottam upasana, he renounced his high position and took bhagvati diksha, becoming Nirgundas Swami.
“From today onwards, there will be separate assemblies for men and women.” (92)
Muktanand Swami said to the women sitting in assembly, after Nilkanth left the mixed assembly and took the male devotees to the mandir, making Muktanand Swami realize the mistake of having men and women sit together.
Totadri is the ___________ seat of___________
Totadri is the main seat of Shrimad Ramanujacharya
Receives Vaishnavi Diksha
Everyone in the ashram had observed an absolute fast on Prabodhini Ekadashi of Samvat year 1857. After his morning bath and daily worship, Nilkanth bowed to Ramanand Swami and said, ‘Swamiji, you are my father and mother. You alone are my guru. Please favour me today with the maha-diksha and bless me.’ Thereupon, Ramanand Swami organized a great festival. He called learned Brahmins to perform a yagna in accordance with the mandates of the shastras. Nilkanth’s head was completely shaven. Clad in beautiful clothes, Nilkanth came to Ramanand Swami in the yagnashala. Ramanand Swami placed a Tulsi mala around Nilkanth’s neck. He applied chandlo and tilak on the young celibate’s forehead. Then he smeared sandal paste on both his arms and chest and uttered the guru mantra in his ear and gave him the names ‘Sahajanand Swami’ and ‘Narayan Muni’. He also gave him the precept: ‘Oh Sahajanand, observe religion and inspire all others to observe the same. Liberate all the jivas living on earth and propagate the signifi cance of off ering bhakti with God’s greatness.’ Thus Nilkanth became Sahajanand Swami.
What would Nilkanth Varni say while collecting alms?
Nilkanth Varni while collecting alms chanted “Ram-Krishna Dhuni Dhuni‚ Ram-Krishna Dhuni Dhuni”.
The Merai devotee became worried.
The Merai devotee became worried because Devanand Swami, despite looking perfectly healthy, foretold that he would pass away the next day and asked for a funeral chair to be made. When the devotee later saw the five kumkum footsteps exactly as Devanand Swami had predicted, he realized the prophecy was true and rushed to the mandir in fear and shock.