Mukpath 1
All living things have a soul and until we do not free ourselves from our desires, flaws and baser-instincts the soul repeatedly takes birth as animals, insects, humans etc. (through the 8.4 million life forms infinite times)
What is the principle of reincarnation?
Mandir (Temples), Shāstra (Scriptures) and Sant (Satpurush)
What are the foundations of Hindu culture?
To remember how fortunate we are t have God and his greatest devotee.
What is Mahima no Vichar?
Agna and Upasana.
What are the two wings to Akshardham?
22 July 2007
When was the Toronto Mandir opening ?
They increases our self-control and inner strength. Rules are necessary. Imagine football without rules. Swāmishri says: The bonds of dharma are not bonds, but tools for liberation. Just as roots are not bonds for a tree, rules are not bonds for us. Humans without rules are like animals.
Why should we follow niyam-dharma?
Non-Violence: All living things have souls. We should not harm or kill anything – not even mentally.
What is ahimsā?
When we are proud of something, or someone, we are inclined to share it.
What is asmita?
Niyam, Nishchay and Pakask
What makes a true satsangi ?
Swami Gnanjivandasji
What was Yogi Maharaj's sadhu name ?
Bowing to God and his sant with 8 parts of our body (head, eyes, chest, hands, feet,knees, mouth and mind) is a symbol of surrenderance.
Why sāshtāng dandvats?
A.1. Avatārvād: God manifests on earth
2. Karmavād: We reap the fruits of our actions
3. Punarjanmavād: Reincarnation
4. Murti Pujā: Worship is offered to the murtis of God
What are the four basic beliefs of Hinduism?
Ranchhodji Maharaj.
What was Dubli Bhatt's real name?
Dharma, Artha, Kam, and Moksha
What are our 4 life goals ?
Shriji Maharaj's discourses that include answers to questions posed by sadhus and devotees.
What is the Vachanamrut?
23 verses describing the divine form, incidents and actions of Bhagwān Swāminārāyan. Sādhus and devotees sing these verses every night.
What is Chestā?
Belief that we get good merits for good deeds and bad merits for bad deeds in this birth or future births.Ultimately, however, the fruits of our karmas are determined and given by Bhagwan.
What is the principle of karma?
Mathura.
Where was Krishna Bhagawan born?
1907
When was BAPS est. ?
273
What is the Total number of Vachanamruts?
Kathā is food for the soul. Through it many of our problems are solved. Kathā helps us understand our fellowship’s principles and faith. Listening to the lives of our God and gurus gives us peace. We are able to stay informed about the activities of our sansthā and Swāmishri. We are able to follow Swāmi’s wish and gain his grace. These sabhās give us earthly and heavenly benefits.
Why should we attend sabhās?
Brahmacharya āshram, Gruhastha āshram, Vānprastha āshram, Sanyāsta ashram (celibate: 0-25y, householder: 25-50y, retired: 50-75y and renunciate: 75-100y)
What are the 4 ashrams that a hindu goes through in life?
One of the leading devotees to spread the worship of Akshar-Purushottam in East Africa.
Who was Maganbhai?
108 ft
What is the height of the Swaminarayan Akshardham murti ?
Agriculture Degree
What did Mahant Swami study in school?