About the Shikshapatri
Where was the Shikshapatri written?
Hari Mandap Vadtal
What language was the Shikshapatri written?
Sanskrit
14) T/F It is okay to commit suicide at Mandir
F, suicide is not an option
98) How much of your salary should you donate?
5%
10%
If you find $100 on the ground what should you do.
Leave it
Turn it into the police
How many shloks are in the shikshapatri?
212
How many shastras does the Shikshapatri accumulate?
~350 scriptures
79) T/F I should partake in 29 vrats upvaas each year?
True
Ekadashi - 24
Shivratri, Ram Navmi, Janmastmi, Narsignh/Vaman Jayantis
144) Transactions should be done in writing
True
63) All my followers shall daily go to the temple in the evening and shall sing loudly the name of Shri Krishna. How can we honor this agna?
Watch aarti online
Ghar Sabha
Come to mandir at least once a week
What festival is associated with the Shikshapatri written?
Vasant Panchmi
Where is the Shikshapatri that was given to the Britishers located?
Bodalein Library, Oxford University
115) T/F It is okay to meditate upon Swamis, Bhatkas.
False
Lord Shri Krishna, His incarnations and His forms, only shall from the objects for meditation. One shall never meditate upon Jivas-men as well as deities, however great, as Bhaktas and knowers of Brahman they may be.
149) Who should be worshiped with Bilva patra and when?
Shivji, Shravan Mas
49) My followers shall get up daily before sun-rise, meditate and then shall go to answer call of nature. What if I cant? Should I still do pooja?
Still do pooja 100%,Ask Bhagwan for strength, Set a floor goal
How old is the shikshapatri?
199 years old
Nityanand Swami
117) We must read the Bhagwat Gita every day if not daily.
False
All shall here with respects, daily or once a year the tenth canto of Srimad Bhagwat. Those who are learned shall read it daily or once a year.
186) They shall never drink water carried in leather bags nor shall eat onion, garlic. (Only for Brahmins)
False
37) I came to mandir empty handed, what should I do?
Seva
Mala
Paypal
Provide the exact Indian Date or American Date of when the Shikshapatri was written
February 11, 1826 (Maha sud 5, Samvat year 1882)
Recite the 3 Mangala Charans of the Shiksha Patri and give the shlok #s
Vame yasya stitha Radha Shree scha yasyati vakshasi Vrindavana viharam tam Shree Krishna rudi chintaye (1)
Sa Shreekrushnaha Param Brahma Bhagawan Purushottomaha Upasya Ishtadevo Naha Sarvavirbhavakaranam (108)
Nijashritanaam Sakalartihanta Svadharmabhakteravanam Vidhata Data Sukhanaam Manasepsitanaam Tanotu Krushno Akhilmangalam Naha (212)
What is the greatest Dharma promoted by Swaminarayan Bhagwan?
Ahinsa
What are the 5 maha yagnas that serve as prayaschitta for unintentional sin?
Dev Yagna, Brahm Yagna, Bhoot Yagna, Atithi Yagna, Pitru Yagna
What does the Vachanmrut say about not worshipping or reading the shikshapatri?
Each day missed one should do upvas