The Swaminarayan Mantra
What does tantra, yantra and mantra mean? Why are these important for our sanstha?
tantra - structured unit
yantra - tools/mechanisms
mantra - a guiding principle
What is one of the benefits of chanting the Swaminarayan mantra mentioned in the material?
The ability to alleviate mental distress and anger
Whenever someone came to Yogiji Maharaj with a problem, he often offered _______ as a solution
Chanting
["Karo dhun (Chant the Swaminarayan Mantra)!"]
What is the ultimate goal that chanting the Swaminarayan mantra helps devotees achieve, according to the material?
Liberation (Moksha)
Akshardham
According to the Satsang Diksha, what two divine beings does the 'Swaminarayan' mantra represent?
Aksharbrahman and Purushottam
Which Guru described the Swaminarayan mantra as an "atom bomb" that could annihilate the hardest of problems?
Yogiji Maharaj
What does the phrase "Je Swaminarayana naam leshe" refer to in relation to the mantra's power?
Explains how chanting the Swaminarayan name burns sins and leads to spiritual success
Which major event in the material mentioned was prayed for by Pramukh Swami Maharaj to bring rain during a drought in Gujarat?
1990 drought in Gujarat, where Pramukh Swami Maharaj prayed for rain.
Which significant event marked the first time the Swaminarayan mantra was revealed to the devotees?
The day after Ramanand Swami's passing, when Sahajanand Swami revealed the Swaminarayan mantra during the parayan.
How does chanting the Swaminarayan mantra purify the mind and body?
Like water cleanses the body, this mantra removes negativity, sins, and distractions, bringing spiritual purity and focus.
What does Satsang Diksha (109-110) say about the Swaminarayan mantra?
It is divine, beyond this world, and was given by Shri Hari Himself for all devotees to chant.
Why did Shastriji Maharaj consider the Swaminarayan mantra a “treatment” for mental and emotional distress?
Because he saw its ability to calm the mind, remove negativity, and bring inner peace to devotees.
How does the story of Shitaldas's samadhi highlight the divine power of the mantra?
He was seeking God, but through the mantra, he had a direct vision of Akshardham and saw Maharaj as the supreme form of God.
Why is chanting the Swaminarayan mantra considered more powerful than other mantras?
It was personally given by Bhagwan Swaminarayan and directly connects devotees to Akshardham, ensuring liberation.
Why did Shriji Maharaj allow people to experience samadhi simply by chanting His name?
To establish faith in His divine presence and demonstrate that He was the avatar of all avatars.
What does the story of Gulzarilal Nanda teach about controlling emotions through the mantra?
It shows that chanting "Swaminarayan" before reacting to anger can prevent outbursts and promote self-control.
In which situation did chanting the Swaminarayan mantra save Yogiji Maharaj’s life from a poisonous snake bite?
Yogiji Maharaj was bitten by a cobra during the mandir construction in Gondal, and his life was saved by the mantra and the guidance of Shastriji Maharaj.
What major life event did the Swaminarayan mantra help solve for a Brahmin minister who faced a death sentence from a king?
The minister, saved from imprisonment, is helped by chanting the Swaminarayan mantra, leading to Maharaj's intervention with money to pay the penalty
On which day was the mantra introduced?
Magshar sud 13, Samvat 1858 (17 December 1801 ce)
Why is the Swaminarayan mantra considered the essence of all spiritual practices in the Swaminarayan Sampraday?
Because it is the foundation of devotion, bhakti, and ultimate liberation, making it the soul of all spiritual efforts.