Shastriji Maharaj
When was Shastriji Maharaj born?
*Bonus point for Gujrati date
31st January, 1865
(Maha sud 5, 1921)
What was Brahmanand swami's name before diksha?
Ladudanji
How many verses does it contain?
212
Who convinced Shastriji Maharaj to leave Vadtal
Krishaji Ada
What are Shastriji Maharaj's parents names and how many siblings did he have?
Dhoribhai and Hetba
He was one of 5 siblings!
What was Nishkulanand Swami's name before diksha?
Lalji Suthar
Shiksha = instruction, Patri = letter → Letter of Instructions.
What are the two wings to Akshardham?
Agna and Upasana
What year did he leave Vadtal and when was BAPS established?
What famous scripture did Nishkulanad Swami write in Maharaj's time?
Bhakt Chintamani + Chosath Padi
Who wrote it and when?
Written by Bhagwan Swaminarayan on February 11, 1826 (Vasant Panchami, VS 1882).
Name the 5 aartis performed in a Shikharbandh mandir
Mangala, Shangar, Rajbhog, Sandhya and Shayan
What was his Childhood name? Explain the childhood prasang of him going to the farm at night.
Dungar Bhagat
One night, as a young boy, he walked alone through a dark, desolate path to his family's farm. When asked if he was scared, he replied that he had no fear because he was constantly chanting the Swaminarayan mantra.
What 4 wishes did he expect Shriji Maharaj to grant when he went for darshan for the first time?
To be called by his name, to be garlanded with roses worn by Bhagwan Swaminarayan, to see the Bhagvat wrapped in a black cloth and to see the Charnarvind on Maharaj’s feet
Give 3 reasons why we should follow the Shikshapatri
Examples:
- Designed to guide devotees toward a righteous life.
- Attaining moksha
- Following its principles helps maintain a healthy body and mind, free from harmful influences.
Name the Big 5 Nirjala Ekashadis of the year.
Jal-Jhilani, Dev- Uthi, Dev- Podhi, Hari Jayanti/ Ramnavmi, Bhim Ekadashi
How many mandirs did Shastriji Maharaj built?
Give the name and year built.
What do both Santos share in common?
Name 3
- Paramhansas of Maharaj's time
- Birthday celebrated on Vasant Panchami
- Both have written famous kirtans
Name a shlok from the Shishapatri
(Give the number for full points)
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How many tattvas did Nilkanth Varni ask about during his travels? What were they?