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Shreejibapa Swamibapa

Victory to Lord Shree Swaminarayan

Sanskar DeepikaPart - 1

Translation by

His Divine Holiness Acharya SwamishreePurushottampriyadasji Maharaj

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Contents

Key to Phonetics 6

Nitya NiyamsPurushottam Rup Thai Dhyān 7Mangal%ā Ārti 8Have Mārā Vhālā Nā 9Jay Sadguru Swāmi - Ārti 10Jay Abjibāpā - Ārti 11Jay Swāmibāpā - Ārti 12Sloks 13Sandhyā Ārti 14Dhoon 15Shree Swāminārāyan$ Stotram 16Nirvikalpa Uttam Ati 18Jamo Thāl% 19Jay Ghanshyām Jay Jay Karnārā 20Shreeji Chho Krupāl%u 21

Ceremonial Chhad$iLord Swaminarayan’s Chhad$i 22Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree’s Chhad$i 23Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s Chhad$i 24

57 Aspects 25

Manifestation 28

Questions & Answers 29

Sample Exam Paper 45



Key to Phonetics

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x t% pragat pragat%

X t%h kanthi kant%hi

z d$ upadati upad$ati

Z d$h daadh i dād$hi

ý n$$ charan charan$$

¤ l% mangal aa mangal%ā

6 Sanskar Deepika Part - 1



Nitya Niyams

Purushottam Rup Thai Dhyān(Prayer sung first thing in the morning whilst performing

meditation on the Lord’s Murti written by Jeevanpran ShreeMuktajeevan Swamibapa)

Purushottam rup thai dhyān karvu, preme thi pāye lad%i,Mastak bhavya vishāl%% bhāl jhal%ake, karna bhrakut%i bhali,Chanchal%% chhe sukh den$ nen$ nāsā, jyoti kapol%%e jhal%e,Mukhad$u ne muchh rekh adhar joi, dād$hi thi drashti t%hare..1

Kant%he tulsi dām vām skandhe, yagnopavit sār chhe, Chhāti manahar shyām stan madhye, vinagun$ rud$o hār chhe, Bāhu dand$ prachand$ shyām kon$$i, kānd$ā kare bal% chhe, Āngal%iyu ne hathel%i beu rāti, rekhāo sundar chhe...2

Juo udar anup rup āpe, nābhi chhe und$i ghan$i,Paheri dhoti shyām shyām kat%i e, ujjval% sohāman$i,Sāthal%% sār rasāl% joyā jevā, vartul jānu bhalā,Janghā sarakhi suvāl%i ponchi pind$i, ghut%i ni divya kalā...3

Pāni pānchā āngal%i dash juo, rakta nakhe opati,Sol%%e chihn sahit charan$$$ kamal% ni, jod$i bhali shobhati,Ango-ang sal%ang nirkhu Swami, birad tav ur dhari,T$āl%i sarva ripu ane deh-bhāvo, sukh mā thijād%o Hari...4

Sanskar Deepika Part - 1 7




Mangal%ā Ārti(The first aarti of the day performed when the Lord ariseswritten by Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa)

Jay mangal%-kāri Prabhu, Jay mangal%-kāriJay Ghanshyām dayāl%u, jay jay sukh-kāri... Jay...

Mangal% rup anupam, nakh shikh mangal% chhe (2)Sukhad$ā devā mangal%, murti mangal% chhe... Jay... 1

Mangal% mukh kamal% joi, sukh mā thiju chhu (2)Nāsā nayan bhrakut%i, bhāle rijhu chhu... Jay... 2

Mangal% hruday kamal% par, stan mangal% shobhe (2)Chhāti upad$ati kant%he, munijan sahu lobhe... Jay... 3

Mangal% hasta kamal% mā, rekhao nyāri (2)Kāndā kon$i bāhu, bal% bharyu bhāri... Jay... 4

Mangal% nābhi kamal% par, trival%i mangal% chhe (2)Shyām kat%i par dhoti, udar mangal% chhe... Jay... 5

Mangal% charan$ kamal% mā, chihn bhalā sol% (2)Ghunt%i fan$ā ne janghā, jānu chhe gol%... Jay... 6

Mangal%-may murti nu, je darshan karshe (2)Dāsānudās kahe rasbas, thai sukh mā t%harshe... Jay... 7




Have Mārā Vhālā Nā(Sung whilst performing prostations - dandvats,

at the Lord’s lotus feet, straight after the mangala aartiwritten by Shree Nishkulanand Swami)

Have mārā vhālā nā darshan sāru,Harijan āve hajāre hajāru... 1

D$holiye birāje Sahajānand Swāmi,Purn$a Purushottam antaryāmi... 2

Sabhā madhye bet%hā muni nā vrund,Temā sobhe tāre vint%yo jem chandra... 3

Duragpur mā khel rachyo ati bhāri,Bhel%ā rame sādhu ane brahmachāri... 4

Tāl%i pāde upad$ati ati sāri,Dhunya thāy chaud lok thaki nyāri... 5

Pāghadali mā chhogaliyu ati shobhe,Joi joi harijan nā man lobhe... 6

Padhāryā vhālo sarve te such nā rāshi,Sahajānand Swāmi Akshardhām nā vāsi... 7

Bhāngi māri janmo janma ni khāmi,Mal%yā mune Nishkul%ānand nā Swāmi... 8




Jay Sadguru Swāmi - Ārti(Aarti in praise of Lord Shree Swaminarayan written by Sadguru Shree Muktanand Swami)

Jay Sadguru Swāmi, prabhu Jay Sadguru Swāmi;Sahajānand dayāl%u (2) bal%vant bahunāmi...

Jay Sadguru...

Charan$ saroj tamārā, vandu kar jod$i; (2)Charan$e shish dharyā thi (2) dukh nākhyā tod$i...

Jay Sadguru... 1

Nārāyan$ nar bhrātā, dvijkul% tanu dhāri; (2)Pāmar patit udhāryā (2) agan$it narnāri...

Jay Sadguru... 2

Nitya nitya nautam lilā, kartā avināshi; (2)Ad$asat%h tirath charan$e (2) kot%i Gayā Kāshi...

Jay Sadguru... 3

Purushottam pragat% nu, je darshan karshe; (2)Kāl%-karma thi chhut%i (2) kut%umb sahit tarshe...

Jay Sadguru... 4

Ā avsar karun$ā-nidhi, karun$ā bahu kidhi; (2)Muktānand kahe mukti (2) sugam kari siddhi...

Jay Sadguru... 5




Jay Abjibāpā - Ārti(Aarti in praise of Jeevanpran Abji Bapashree

written by Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swami)

Jay Abjibāpā, Jay Abjibāpā,Ghare amāre āvyā (2) amne sukh āpyā...

Jay Abjibāpā...

Māthe bāndhi pāgh, sinhāsane bet%hā (2) BāpāHarijano ne santo (2) sau bet%hā het%hā...

Jay Abjibāpā... 1

Haid$e paheryo hār, gajarā beu hāthe (2) BāpāAmne āpi prasādi (2) hāth mukyā māthe...

Jay Abjibāpā... 2

Harijan jod$i hāth, ubhā sau āge (2) BāpāSadāy rākhajo bhel%ā (2) em sahu māge...

Jay Abjibāpā... 3

Krupā karine Bāpā, bolyā bahu prite (2) BāpāSadāy rākhashu bhel%ā (2) dhārajo drad$h chitte...

Jay Abjibāpā... 4

Ātyantik kalyān$ karvā, avani upar āvyā (2) BāpāAnādi mukta ni sthiti (2) sarvopari lāvyā...

Jay Abjibāpā... 5

Praud$h pratāp jan$āvyo, pragat%yā sukh-kāri (2) BāpāHrhusht%-pusht% murti par (2) sevak balihāri...

Jay Abjibāpā... 6




Jay Swāmibāpā - Ārti(Aarti, written by Vasantbhai Patel, in praise of Jeevanpran Shree

Muktajeevan Swamibapa, which contains a synopsis of His accomplishments for the establishment of

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan)

Jay Swāmibāpā (vhālā), Jay Swāmibāpā,Swāminārāyan$ Gādi nā (2) ādya āchārya Bāpā...

Jay Swāmibāpā...

Keval% krupā kari ne, murti mā lidhā;Purushottam rup kari ne (2) rasbas kari didhā...

Jay Swāmibāpā... 1

Sarvopari siddhānto, jag mā felāvyā;Shreeji swayam Bāpāshree (2) saune ol%khāvyā...


Desh videshe vichari, mandiro sthāpyā;Sarvopari murtio (2) padharāvi sukh āpyā...


Swāminārāyan$ Gādi ne, murt swarup āpi;Bhaktajano nā sankat% (2) sau nākhyā kāpi...


Kar jod$i sahu vinave, jay jay karnārā;Sadāy rākhajo bhel%ā, sadāy rahejo bhel%ā

Pragat% pragat% pyārā...Jay Swāmibāpā... 5




Sloks

Āvyā Akshardhām nā ā rājā, sarvopari Shree Hari,Sahajānand Ghanshyām nām dhāri, Shreeji dayā dil dhari;

Jān$i birad nāth sanāth karvā, pruthvi pare vicharyā,Khammā Shree Ghanshyām tamo ne khammā,

rasbas amo ne karyā.

Vishwesh chho sakal% vishwa tan$ā vidhātā,Trātā tame sakal% mangal% shānti dātā,Māt%e tamāru karun$ā nidhi satya nām,

Sāsht%āng nāth tamane karu hu pran$ām.

Agnān-pāsh karun$ā kari kāpi nākho,Nitye prabhu tav pade mam vruti rākho;Bhakto nu pālan karo Prabhu sarva ām,Sāsht%āng nāth tamane karu hu pran$ām.

Tvamev mātā, cha pitā tvamev,Tvamev bandhush cha sakhā tvamev;

Tvamev vidyā, dravin$am tvamev,Tvamev sarvam, mama dev deva.




Sandhyā Ārti(Aarti sung at dusk written by Sadguru Shree Brahmanand Swami)

Ārti pragat% Prabhuji ki kije,Haricharan$ kamal% lakhi antar lije...

Ārti pragat%... 1

Sanakādik Nārad Tripurāri,(Hari) vimal% nām rat%e vāram-vāri...

Ārti pragat%... 2

Anantkot%i bhuavnesh bhavāni,(Hari) sabvidhi mahimā sakat nahi jāni...

Ārti pragat%... 3

Dharat dhyān dradh yog munishwar,(Hari) Shesh sahasra-mukh rat%at nirantar...

Ārti pragat%... 4

Narnāt%ak kshar akshar nyārā,(Hari) Purushottam puran$ jan pyārā...

Ārti pragat%... 5

Nautam rup akal% chhabi nyāri,(Hari) Brahmānand jāvat balihāri...

Ārti pragat%... 6




Dhoon(Chant of Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s names;

sung immediately after the Sandhya Aarti)

Rām Krishn$ā Govind, jay jay Govind;Hare Rām Govind, jay jay Govind.

Nārāyan$ hare, shriman Nārāyan$ hare;Shriman Nārāyan$ hare, shriman Nārāyan$ hare.

Krishn$ā dev hare, jay jay Krishn$ā dev hare;Jay jay Krishn$ā dev hare, jay jay Krishn$ā dev hare.

Vāsudev hare, jay jay Vāsudev hare;Jay jay Vāsudev hare, jay jay Vāsudev hare.

Vāsudev Govind, jay jay Vāsudev Govind;Jay jay Vāsudev Govind, jay jay Vāsudev Govind.

Rādhe Govind, jay Rādhe Govind,Vrundāvan-chand, jay Rādhe Govind,

Mādhav mukund, jay Mādhav mukund,Ānandkand, jay Mādhav mukund.

Swāminārāyan$ Swāminārāyan$Swāminārāyan$ Swāminārāyan$Swāminārāyan$ Swāminārāyan$Swāminārāyan$ Swāminārāyan$




Shree Swāminārāyan$ Stotram(Sanskrit verses eulogising the supremacy of Lord Shree

Swaminarayan; written by Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa)

Urdhvam tathādho nahi yasya mānam, Tasmin maho dhāmanirāj mānam;

Mukta vrajā nā madhirāj mānam,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 1

Brahmān$d sandoha vibhāsi kāntim,Naikātma kalyān$ nigud$h kāntim;

Manushya rupārpit divya shāntim,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 2

Manushya rupam pratimā swarupam,Tathākshare dhāmani divya rupam;

Yasyāstya bhinnam kāmaniya rupam,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 3

Divyāmbarā bhushan$ bhushitāngam,Divyā dwitiyā kruti manjulāngam;

Divyatvā sampādak sangi sangam,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 4

Swa-Swāminārāyan$ nām mantram,Swayam dishantam bhav pār yantram;

Praud$h pratāpā shrit lok tantram,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 5




Yogādvinā kārit satsamādhim,Sadbhakta sanghāt vināshitādhim;

Samprāpayantam tamanā dyupādhim,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 6

Sarvāv tārān pravilāpayantam,Sarvāvtāri tvamaho dharantam;

Swarād$iti swān pari darshayantam,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 7

Māyesh Brahmā Kshar sangh bijam,Yenādimuktā api teshu bijam;

Tvam sarva dātyāntik mukti bijam,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 8

Pratyaksh ewāsmi sadeti bhānam,Datvā swakebhyo nij Murti dānam;

Yāvad ravindu prakat pramān$am,Shree Swāminārāyan$ mā namāmi... 9




Nirvikalpa Uttam Ati(Prayer written by Sadguru Shree Premanand Swami in which 11 vows are made to the Lord. This is recited whilst performing

prostrations (dandvats), at the Lord’s lotus feet)

Nirvikalpa uttam ati, nishchay tav Ghanshyām,Mahātmya gnān yukta bhakti tav ekāntik sukh-dhām... 1

Mohi me tav bhaktapano, tāme koi prakār,Dosh na rahe koi jāt ko, suniyo Dharma-kumār... 2

Tumhāro tav haribhakt ko, droh kabu nahi hoy,Ekāntik tav dās ko, dije samāgam moy... 3

Nāth nirantar darsh tav, tav dāsan ko dās,Ehi māgu kari vinay Hari, sadā rākhiye pās... 4

He krupālo! He bhaktapate! bhaktavatsal! suno bāt,Dayā sindho stavan kari, māgu vastu sāt... 5

Sahajānand Maharāj ke, sab satsangi sujān,Tāku hoy drad$h vartano, Shikshāpatri pramān... 6

So patri me ati bad$e, niyam ekādash joy,Tāki vikti kahat hu, suniye sab chitt proy... 7

Hinsā na karni jantu ki, partriyā sang ko tyāg,Māns na khāvat madya ku, pivat nahi bad$bhāg... 8

Vidhvā ku sparshat nahi, karat na ātmaghāt,Chori na karni kāhu ki, kalank na koi ku lagāt... 9

Nindat nahi koi dev ku, bin khapto nahi khāt,Vimukh jiv ke vadan se, kathā suni nahi jāt... 10




Ehi dharm ke niyam me, varto sab haridās,Bhajo Shree Sahajānand pad, chhod$i or sab āsh... 11

Rahi ekādash niyam me, karo Shree Hari pad prit,Premānand kahe dhām me, jāo nishank jagjit... 12

Jamo Thāl%(Sung whilst offering food to the Lord

written by Sadguru Shree Bhumanand Swami)

Jamo thāl%% jivan jāu vāri,Dhou kar charan$ karo tyāri... jamo thāl%...

Beso melya bājot%hiā d%hāl%i,Katorā kanchan ni thāl%i;

Jal%e bharyā chambu chokhāl%ii... jamo thāl%... 1

Kari kāt%hā ghau ni pori,Meli ghrut sākar ma bol%i;

Kād$hyo ras keri no ghol%ii... jamo thāl%... 2

Gal%yā sātā ghebar fulavad%i,Dudhapāk mālpuvā kad%hi;

Puri pochi t%hai chhe ghi ma chad%ii... jamo thāl%... 3

At%hān$ā shāk sundar bhāji,Lāvi chhu tarat kari tāji;

Dahi bhāt sākar chhe jhājhii... jamo thāl%... 4

Chal%u karo lāvu jal%zāri,Elachi laving sopāri;

Pān bidi banāvi sārii... jamo thāl%... 5

Mukhavās mangamtā laine,Prasādi thāl% tan$i daine;

Bhumānand kahe rāji t%haine... jamo thāl%... 6




Jay Ghanshyām Jay Jay Karnārā(After the Lord has accepted the evening meal, this prayer, written

by Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa is sung, in which theunparalleled greatness of Lord Shree Swaminarayan is narrated)

Jay Ghanshyām jay jay karnārā,Karie naman Purushottam pyārā... Jay Ghanshyām

Puran$ brahm Hari āp sukh-rāshi,Pragat% thayā brahm dhām nā vāsi;

Āp sakal% avatār thi nyārā... Jay Ghanshyām... 1

Nitya navā shan$gār sajo chho,Bhakto nā bhāve rud$ā thāl%% jamo chho;

Parachā pragat% dai kod$ purnārā... Jay Ghanshyām... 2

Āshirwād thi dukhadā kāpo,Abhay var dai murti āpo;

Komal% kar jan shir dharnārā... Jay Ghanshyām... 3

Divya jivan ni jyot jagāvo,Āp kartā thai kāryo dipāvo;

Mangal-may sukh nitya denārā... Jay Ghanshyām... 4

Paheli ne chhelli ej araj chhe,Murti nā sukh ni ek garaj chhe;

Jān$i birad te puri pād$nārā... Jay Ghanshyām... 5

Dāsānudās vade pran$ām karine,Pushpānjali tav charan$e dharine;

Sukh āpo jān$i sevak tamārā... Jay Ghanshyām... 6




Shreeji Chho Krupāl%u(Prayer to the merciful Lord Shree Swaminarayan

written by Shree Vasantbhai Patel)

Shreeji chho krupāl%u, Bāpā chho dayāl%u,Krupā kari āpo sharan$u tamāru...

Tame chho niyantā kartā hartā,Chho parmātmā buddhi-dātā... Shreeji... 1

Māt pitā tame jivan-dātā,Sagā sambandhi snehi bhrātā... Shreeji... 2

Ame tamārā tame amārā,Din bāl%akone prān$ thi pyārā... Shreeji... 3




Ceremonial Chhad$iThe ceremonial mace (Chhadi) is a symbol of sovereignty carriedbefore the Lord. A chant (also referred to as the Chhadi) in praise ofthe Lord is hailed by the mace-bearerduring ceremonies and topronounce His arrival.

Lord Swaminarayan’s Chhad%i(Lord Swaminarayan’s Chhadi describes the unsurpassed

beauty of His divine Murti and affirms His eternal supremacy)

E...Sone ki Chhad%i (golden mace)Roope ki Mashāl (silver sceptre)Jariyan kā Jāmā (intricately embroidered robes)Motan ki Mālā (pearl necklaces)Māthe Mugat (regal crown upon His head) Kāne Kund$al% (ornate earrings)Hāth mā Rumāl (handkerchief in His hand) Charan mā Tod$ā (anklets around His lotus feet) Dhāmo nā Dhāmi (Master of all the abodes)Nāmo nā Nāmi (Creator of everything that exists)Anādi-mukta ke Swāmi (Master of the Anadi-Muktas)Kāran ke Kāran (Cause of all causes – everything is derived from Him)Rājan ke Rājan (Sovereign of all sovereigns)Bhupan ke Bhupan (King of all kings)Sarvopari (Supreme to everything else)Saday Pragat Chhe Chhe ne Chhej (He remains forever present and supreme)Evā Shree Akshardhām na Adhipati Shree Swaminārāyanbāpā ni Jayho….. Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (infinitely many praisesto such a sovereign Lord of Akshardham Shree Swaminarayanbapa…praise unto Him)




Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree’s Chhad%i(Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree’s Chhadi describes His

identity as the beloved Murti through whom Lord ShreeSwaminarayan manifested again upon the Earth)

Jay ho…Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (infinitely manypraises….praise unto Him)Khamā….Khamā (glory to the Lord) Khamā….Khamā (glory to the Lord) Shree Vrushpur-nivasi Panchā-pitā nā Putra (residing in Vrushpur,as the son of father Pancha) Devu-bā nā Lādakvāyā Lāl (loving child of mother Devu-ba)Nyal-karan$ Bāpa (the father who brings divine delight)Shreeji-swaroop-murti (the form of Shreeji – Lord ShreeSwaminarayan Himself)Evā Shree Jeevanprān$ Bāpāshree ni (to such praiseworthy life andsoul of all, Bapashree)Jay ho…Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (infinitely manypraises….praise unto Him)




Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s Chhad%i(Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s Chhadi praises Him as LordShree Swaminarayan’s spiritual heir, and sovereign ofLord Shree Swaminarayan’s supreme, eternal throne,

Shree Swaminarayan Gadi)

Jay ho…Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (infinitely manypraises….praise unto Him)Khamā….Khamā (glory to the Lord)Khamā….Khamā (glory to the Lord)Shree Swāminārāyan$ Gādi nā Ādya Āchārya Pravar (the foremostsovereign of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi – He was given this acclaimas, by the express command of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, it wasJeevanpran Swamibapa who gave a physical embodiment to Shree Swaminarayan Gadi)Dharma-dhurandhar 1008 (eternal master of all the sacred aspectsof the Faith)Sanātan-dharma-samrāt (sovereign of the eternal religion)Param-kalyān-kāri (granter of eternal salvation to the multitudes)Jeevanprān$ Swamibāpā ni (to such a merciful, almighty andpraiseworthy life and soul of all)Jay ho…Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (Infinitely manypraises….praise unto Him)




57 AspectsA human body is comprised of the following 57 aspects. When a person realises that in reality, his true identity is the soul, whichis seperate and distinct from them all, he is able to attain God.

Three bodies (Deh), three states of the body (Avastha), three attributesof Maya (Gun), four Antah-karans, five senses (Vishay), five basicelements (Bhut), ten Prans (fundamental bodily activities), ten Indriyasand fourteen deities (who control the Indriyas and Antah-karans)

Three Bodies

Sthool Refers to the material, physical bodySookshma The psychological body, through which

good and bad thoughts are createdKaran The eternal body, i.e. the entity that remains

throughout an individual’s innumerable lives. This may sometimes become evident when eventsare cognised (dreams, déjà vu etc.).

Three States of the Body

Jagrat Waking Swapna DreamSushupti Deep sleep

Three Attributes

Rajo-gun The lust, passion or pleasure seekingquality of Maya

Tamo-gun The angry, resentful, arrogant anddestructive attribute of Maya

Satva-gun The tranquil, virtuous, pure, wise andrestrained attribute of Maya




Four Antah-karans

(The four aspects of thought characterised by their individual functions)

Man Generates thoughts and desiresBuddhi Consolidates thoughts, makes decisions,

forms convictions, and enables one todiscriminate between right and wrong

Chitt Repeatedly contemplates or focuses on objectsAhankar Creates egotistical sentiments or causes

attachments to objects

Five Senses

Shabda SoundSparsh TouchRoop Sight Ras TasteGandh Smell

Five Basic Elements

Pruthvi EarthJal WaterTej FireVayu AirAkash Space

Ten Prans and their functions

Paan Resides within the heart and controls the flow ofair and blood

Apaan Resides within the anal region and controlselimination

Udaan Resides in the region of the throat and maintainscontrol over all the Indriyas




Samaan Resides in the region of the navel and allowsthe digestion of food

Vyaan Is prevalent throughout the body and providesenergy to all the Indriyas

Naag Controls vomiting and belching

Kurma Controls the opening and closing of the eyelidsand both lips

Krukal Promotes the sensation of being hungryDevdatt Causes a person to yawnDhananjay Causes the body to continually expand and

contract. This aspect remains with the body evenafter death (to allow it to decompose)

Deities of the five Gnan Indriyas

(Organs of the senses)

Digpal Ears Vayudev SkinSuryadev Eyes Varundev TongueAshwinikumar Nose

Deities of the five Karma Indriyas

(Organs of the body)

Agnidev Tongue Indra HandsVishnu Legs Yamraj AnusPrajapati Penis

Deities of the four Antah-karans

Chandra Mind (Man) Brahma Intelligence (Budhhi) Vasudev Contemplative aspect (Chitt)Rudra Ego (Ahankar)




Manifestation

Name Village Samvat A.D.

Sadguru Shree Ayodhya 1795 1739Ramanand Swami

Shree Dharmadev Itarpur 1796 1740

Shree Bhaktimata Chhapaiya 1798 1742

Shree Swaminarayan Chhapaiya 1837 1781Bhagwan

Sadguru Shree Todla 1837 1781Gopalanand Swami

Sadguru Shree Chuda 1873 1817Nirgundasji Swami

Jeevanpran Shree Vrushpur 1901 1845Abji Bapashree

Sadguru Shree Aslali 1923 1867Ishwarcharandasji Swami

Adya Acharya Pravar Shree Kheda 1963 1907Muktajeevan Swamibapa

Acharya Shree Bharasar 1998 1942PurushottampriyadasjiSwamishree




Questions & Answers

Q1. Who is our supreme Lord?The supreme Lord is Purna Purushottam Lord Shree Swaminarayan.

Q2. What is our mantra?Our mantra is Swaminarayan.

Q3. When and where did Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifest on this Earth?Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested in a village called Chhapaiya,near the town called Ayodhya, North India, in Samvat 1837 ChaitraSud 9 at 10:00 pm (2nd April 1781).

Q4. What were the names of Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s motherand father?Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s mother’s name was Bhaktidevi and Hisfather’s name was Dharmadev.

Q5. What were the other names of Dharmadev?Dharmadev was also known as (1) Devsharma and (2) Hariprasad.

Q6. What were the names of Dharmadev’s mother and father?Dharmadev’s father’s name was Balsharma and his mother’s namewas Bhagyawatidevi.

Q7. What were the other names of Bhaktimata?Bhaktimata was also known as (1) Bala and (2) Premvati.

Q8. What were the names of Bhaktimata’s mother and father?Bhaktimata’s father’s name was Krishnasharma and her mother’sname was Bhavanidevi.




Q9. What did Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s parents call Him duringHis infant days?Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s parents called Him Ghanshyam whenHe was very young.

Q10. What are the nine names for Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj?The nine names for Ghanshyam Maharaj are: (1) Ghanshyam Maharaj (2) Hari (3) Krishna (4) Harikrishna (5) Nilkanth Varni (6) Narayan Muni (7) Sahajanand Swami (8) Swaminarayan Bhagwan (9) Shreeji Maharaj.

Q11. What names did Markandeya Muni give to Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj?Markandeya Muni gave three names: (1) Hari (2) Krishna (3) Harikrishna. In addition, Markandaya Muni said He would also be known by the name, Nilkanth.

Q12. How many brothers did Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj have?Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj had two brothers: (1) The elder brotherwas Rampratapbhai. (2) The younger brother was Ichharambhai.

Q13. At what age did Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj start His education?Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj started His education at the age of five.

Q14. Who gave education to Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj?His father Dharmadev gave education to Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj.

Q15. At what age was the Yagnopavit Ceremony performed forShree Ghanshyam Maharaj?The Yagnopavit Ceremony for Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj wasperformed when He was eight years old.

Q16. Who were Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj’s childhood friends?Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj’s childhood friends were: (1) Veni (2) Madhav (3) Prag




Q17. Which philosophy did Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj explain atthe Kashi assembly of scholars?Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj explained the Vishishtadwait philosophyto all the scholars of Kashi.

Q18. When did Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj leave home for Hisforest expedition?Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj left home for His forest expedition duringthe morning of Samvat 1849 Ashadh Sud 10 (Friday 29th June 1792).

Q19. By which name was Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj known duringHis forest expedition?During the forest expedition, Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj was knownas Nilkanth Varni.

Q20. For what reason did Nilkanth Varni undertake the forest expedition?To give His divine darshan to those who had been performing tap (penance) and yog (efforts to unite with God) the fruits of theirefforts: to rejuvenate old sites of pilgrimage and to uplift the poor andneedy by granting them Aatyantik Moksh (absolute salvation). Thesewere some of the reasons for Nilkanth Varni’s forest expedition.

Q21. Name 7 to 8 places that Nilkanth Varni visited?Nilkanth Varni firstly travelled from Ayodhya to Muktanaath. Then onwards to Aadivarah, Sirpur, Kapilashram, Jaganaathpuri,Aadikurma, Manaspur, Rameshwar, Bhutpuri, Aadikeshav,Pandharpur, Nasik, Bhimnath and then from Mangrol to Loj.

Q22. When did Nilkanth Varni first arrive in Loj?Nilkanth Varni arrived in Loj in Samvat 1856, Shravan Vad 6.(Wednesday 2nd August 1799).




Q23. What were the names of Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami’s parents?Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami’s mother’s name was Sumati andfather’s name was Ajay.

Q24. What was the name of Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami beforehe became a sant?Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami’s name before he became a santwas Ramsharma.

Q25. From whom did Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami receive diksha (initiation as a sant)?Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami received diksha from Ramanujacharya.

Q26. How long did Nilkanth Varni spend in the forest?Nilkanth Varni stayed in the forest for 7 years 1 month and 11 days.

Q27. What religious rule did Nilkanth Varni establish in Loj?In Loj, Nilkanth Varni established separate assemblies for men and women.

Q28. Where and when did Nilkanth Varni meet Sadguru ShreeRamanand Swami for the first time?Nilkanth Varni and Ramanand Swami both met for first time in a towncalled Piplana in Samvat 1856 Jeth Vad 12 Monday (19 June 1800).

Q29. Where and when did Nilkanth Varni receive diksha (initiation asa sant) from Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami?Nilkanth Varni received diksha from Sadguru Shree RamanandSwami in Piplana in Samvat 1857 Kartik Sud 11, PrabhodhiniEkadashi (Tuesday 28th October 1800).

Q30. Which names did Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami give toNilkanth Varni?Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami gave two names to NilkanthVarni: (1) Narayan Muni and (2) Sahajanand Swami.




Q31. Where and when did Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami handover the helm of the religion to Shree Sahajanand Swami?Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami handed the helm of the entirereligion to Shree Sahajanand Swami in a town called Jetpur at thecourt of Unadkhachar in Samvat 1858 on Kartik sud Ekadashi,Prabhodhini Ekadashi (Thursday 16th November 1801).

Q32. Which two boons did Shree Sahajanand Swami ask for fromSadguru Shree Ramanand Swami?(1) If one of your disciples is about to endure the pain of a scorpionsting, may the pain of countless scorpion stings be inflicted on eachpore of my body, but may your disciples be spared from the pain. (2) If any of your disciples are destined to endure poverty, may thatsuffering be inflicted upon me, but may your disciples never bewithout sufficient food and clothing.

Q33. When and where did Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami endhis human appearance upon this Earth?Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami ended his human appearanceupon this Earth in Samvat 1858 on Magsar Sud 13 (Thursday 17thDecember 1801) in the village of Faneni.

Q34. How long did Shree Sahajanand Swami stay with SadguruShree Ramanand Swami?Shree Sahajanand Swami stayed with Sadguru Shree RamanandSwami for 1 year 5 months and 16 days.

Q35. Where and when did Shree Sahajanand Swami proclaim Hiseternal supreme name as ‘Swaminarayan’?Shree Sahajanand Swami proclaimed His eternal supreme name asSwaminarayan in Faneni on the 14th day after Sadguru ShreeRamanand Swami’s departure from this Earth.




Q36. Where and when did Lord Shree Swaminarayan write the Shikshapatri?Lord Shree Swaminarayan wrote the Shikshapatri in a town calledVadtal in Samvat 1882 Maha Sud 5 (Vasant Panchmi) (Sunday 12thFebruary 1826).

Q37. How many sloks are there in the Shikshapatri?There are 212 sloks in the Shikshapatri.

Q38. Shreeji Maharaj became overcome with affection whilst callinga sant “Swami, Swami.” Which sant was this?This sant was Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa.

Q39. To whom did Lord Shree Swaminarayan hand over the helm ofHis entire religion, before ending His leela in human form on this Earth?Before concluding His leela in human form on this Earth, Lord ShreeSwaminarayan handed the helm of the entire religion to SadguruShree Gopalanand Swamibapa.

Q40. Where and when did Lord Shree Swaminarayan end His divineappearance in a human form upon this Earth?Lord Shree Swaminarayan ended His appearance in human form onthis Earth in Gadhpur, in Samvat 1886 on Jeth Sud 10 (Tuesday28th June 1830).

Q41. How many years did Lord Shree Swaminarayan give darshanin a human form on this Earth?Lord Shree Swaminarayan gave darshan in a human form on thisEarth for 49 years 2 months 1 day.

Q42. What was Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa’s namebefore He became a sant?Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa’s name before He becamea sant was Khushal Bhatt.



Q43. What were the names of Khushal Bhatt’s parents?Khushal Bhatt’s father was called Motiram and His Mother wascalled Jeeviba.

Q44. Whom did Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa appoint asthe leader of the Satsang?Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa appointed Sadguru ShreeNirgundasji Swamibapa as the leader of the Satsang.

Q45. Where did Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapapredominantly reside?Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa predominantly resided in Ahmedabad.

Q46. Who wrote “Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa’s Vato”?Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa’s Vato were written by himself.

Q47. With which word did Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapadescribe Shree Abji Bapashree?Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa described Shree AbjiBapashree as “Jeevanpran”.

Q48. Whom did Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa appoint asthe leader of the Satsang?Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa appointed Sadguru ShreeIshwarcharandasji Swamibapa as the leader of the Satsang.

Q49. What tribute did Sadguru Shree IshwarcharandasjiSwamibapa receive?Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa was honoured withthe title “Nidar Siddhant Vadi” (unfaltering and principled)





Q50. What was Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa’sname before He became a sant?Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa’s name before Hebecame a sant was Bahecharbhai.

Q51. What were the names of Jeevanpran Bapashree’s father and mother?Jeevanpran Bapashree’s father and mother were Panchapita and Devuba.

Q52. How many kirtans did Jeevanpran Bapashree know fluently inHis childhood?In His childhood Jeevanpran Bapashree knew 1100 kirtans fluently(each of four parts).

Q53. How many sisters did Jeevanpran Bapashree have?Jeevanpran Bapashree had four sisters.

Q54. Who was Jeevanpran Bapashree?Lord Shree Swaminarayan Himself had manifested in the form ofJeevanpran Bapashree.

Q55. What did Jeevanpran Bapashree preach?Jeevanpran Bapashree preached about the divine status of Anadi Mukta.

Q56. How did Jeevanpran Bapashree explain the greatness of Lord Shree Swaminarayan?Jeevanpran Bapashree explained that Lord Shree Swaminarayanwas the cause of all of God’s incarnations, “Avtar na Avtari”.

Q57. Who established the Satsang Mahasabha and when? Whereand why was it established?Jeevanpran Bapashree established the Satsang Mahasabha inSamvat 1976, in the town of Muli, to purify and cleanse the religion.




Q58. Which newsletter is published by the Satsang Mahasabha?“Shree Ghanshyam Vijay” is published by the Satsang Mahasabha.

Q59. When and where did Jeevanpran Bapashree withdraw Hishuman darshan?Jeevanpran Bapashree withdrew His human darshan in Samvat1984 Ashadh Sud 5, in the village of Vrushpur in Kutch.

Q60. When did Adya Acharya Pravar of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi,Jeevanpran Swamibapa receive diksha (initiation as a sant)?Adya Acharya Pravar of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, JeevanpranSwamibapa received diksha in Samvat 1986 Kartik Sud 11 -Prabhodhini Ekadashi.

Q61. What was Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s name before He becamea sant?Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s name before He became a sant was Purushottambhai.

Q62. What were the names of Purushottambhai’s parents?Purushottambhai’s father was Murjibhai and His mother was Ichhaba.

Q63. What was the name of Purushottambhai’s younger brother?Purushottambhai’s younger brother was Govind.

Q64. What was the name of Purushottambhai’s sister?Purushottambhai’s sister was Dahiben.

Q65. What sport was Purushottambhai very keen on playing?Purushottambhai was keen on playing cricket.

Q66. What Holy Scripture was dearest to Purushottambhai?The holy scripture of “Bhaktachintamani” was dearest to Purushottambhai.




Q67. Where did Purushottambhai study?Purushottambhai started his primary education in the town of Kheda.Thereafter, he finished his secondary education in Ahmedabad in J. L. English School.

Q68. On the banks of which river is the town of Kheda situated?The town of Kheda is situated on the bank of the River Vatrak.

Q69. In which city did Purushottambhai choose to seek employment?Purushottambhai chose Mumbai to seek employment.

Q70. What was the name of Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s Guru?The name of Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s Guru was “NidarSiddhantvadi Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa”.

Q71. To whom did Nidar Siddhantvadi Sadguru ShreeIshwarcharandasji Swamibapa hand over the helm of the religion?Nidar Siddhantvadi Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapahanded over the helm of the religion to his disciple JeevanpranShree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.

Q72. What scripture of kirtans has Jeevanpran Swamibapa written?The scripture of kirtans that Jeevanpran Swamibapa wrote is“Shree Harignanamrut Kavya”.

Q73. To organise the Satsang, what Mandal did JeevanpranSwamibapa establish in every village?To organise the Satsang, Jeevanpran Swamibapa established“Shree Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajivan Mandal” in every village.

Q74. To mark 50 years since Jeevanpran Swamibapa manifestedupon this Earth, what festival (mahotsav) was celebrated? Whereand when was it celebrated?In Samvat 2013 it was 50 years since Jeevanpran Swamibapamanifested upon this Earth and to mark this event the “Suvarna JayantiMahotsav” (Golden Jubilee) was celebrated in Maninagar, Ahmedabad.




Q75. How long was Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s last dhyan (meditation) leela?Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s last dhyan leela was for 61 days.

Q76. During the 61 days dhyan leela, what command did Lord ShreeSwaminarayan give to Jeevanpran Swamibapa?During the 61 days dhyan leela, Lord Shree Swaminarayan Himself gave darshan to Jeevanpran Swamibapa and commandedhim to give a physical embodiment to His divine throne, “ShreeSwaminarayan Gadi”.

Q77. Where and when did Jeevanpran Swamibapa give “ShreeSwaminarayan Gadi” a physical embodiment?Jeevanpran Swamibapa gave a physical embodiment to “ShreeSwaminarayan Gadi” at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar inSamvat 2028 Bhadarva Vad Amas (Saturday 7th October 1972).

Q78. Which Gadi are we disciples of?We are disciples of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi.

Q79. Where are the headquarters of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, the Karan Satsang?The headquarters of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, the Karan Satsang,are at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Maninagar, Ahmedabad .

Q80. Who gives darshan at the centre of Shree SwaminarayanMandir, Maninagar?He who magnificently presides in Akshardham as the sovereign Lord,Omnipresent, Incarnator of all incarnations, Lord ShreeSwaminarayan - Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj - gives darshan at thecentre of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Maninagar.




Q81. Who gives darshan on the right and left side of ShreeGhanshyam Maharaj at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Maninagar?At Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Maninagar, on Shree GhanshyamMaharaj’s right side, Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree givesdarshan. On Bapashree’s right Shree Harikrishna Maharaj givesdarshan. On Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj’s left side, AdyaAcharyapravar Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa givesdarshan. On Swamibapa’s left side, Shree Sahajanand SwamiMaharaj gives darshan.

Q82. Recite the Jay (the hail in praise) of our Karan SatsangAkshardhām nā Adhipati Swāminārāyanbāpa ni Jay GhanshyāmMaharāj ni Jay, Harikrishna Maharāj ni Jay, Sahajānand SwāmiMahārāj ni Jay, Bāpāshree ni Jay, Sadgurushree ni Jay, ShreeSwāminārāyan Gādi nā Ādya Āchārya Pravar Dharma-dhurandhar1008 Sanātan-dharma-samrāt Param-kalyān-kāri Jeevanprān$Swamibāpā ni Jay

Q83. Name and describe the three main festivals celebrated at the headquarters of the Karan Satsang - Shree SwaminarayanMandir, Maninagar.(1) Fagan Sud 3 - the anniversary of when the Murti of Shree

Ghanshyam Maharaj was installed.(2) Ashad Sud Purnina – Gurupoonam.(3) Bhadarva vad Amas - the manifestation day of

Jeevanpran Swamibapa.

Q84. Which five aartis are performed at Shree SwaminarayanMandir Maninagar?(1) Mangla aarti (2) Shangar aarti (3) Rajbhog aarti (4) Sandhya aarti (5) Shayan aarti




Q85. Name the Gurus in our Guruparampara(1) Incarnator of all incarnations Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan(2) Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa (Gopalbapa)(3) Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa ( Nirgunbapa)(4) Nidar Siddhantvadi Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji

Swamibapa (Ishwarbapa)(5) Adya Acharyapravar Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan

Swamibapa (Swamibapa)(6) Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamiji Maharaj

(Acharya Swamishree)

Q86. Who did Jeevanpran Swamibapa appoint as the leader of theKaran Satsang, His heir and sovereign of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi?Jeevanpran Swamibapa appointed His beloved sant, Sant ShiromaniParam Pujya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree as theleader of the Karan Satsang, His heir and Sovereign of ShreeSwaminarayan Gadi.

Q87. What is our main holy scripture?The Vachanamrut is our main holy scripture.

Q88. What is our main source of religious and spiritual knowledge?The Vachanamrut is the main source of our religious and spiritual knowledge.

Q89. Whose teachings (spoken words) are in the Vachanamrut?Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s teachings are in the Vachanamrut.

Q90. Who collated Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s teachings in the Vachanamrut?(1) Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami (2) Sadguru Shree Muktanand Swami (3) Sadguru Shree Nityanand Swami(4) Sadguru Shree Brahmanand Swami (5) Sadguru Shree Shukanand Swami These five Sadguru collated the teachings of Lord Shree Swaminarayanto form the Vachanamrut scripture.




Q91. How many chapters are there in the holy scripture, Vachanamrut?There are two hundred and seventy three (273) chapters in the holyscripture, Vachanamrut.

Q92. What is the name of the Tika (commentary) that explains thetrue meaning of the Vachanamrut?The name of the Tika that explains the true meaning of Vachanamrutis “Rahasyarth Pradeepika”.

Q93. Who is the narrator of Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika?Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree is the narrator of RahasyarthPradeepika Tika.

Q94. The true meanings of the Vachanamrut are explained through thenarration of the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika. Who asked the questions?To explain the true meanings of the Vachanamrut, Nidar SiddhantvadiSadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa asked questions toJeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree, thereby compiling the RahasyarthPradeepika Tika.

Q95. Who compiled the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika?Nidar Siddhantvadi Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapacompiled the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika.

Q96. What blessings did Jeevanpran Abji Bapashree give uponVachanamrut with the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika?Jeevanpran Abji Bapashree was extremely pleased with theVachanamrut with the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika and conveyedHis blessings by saying that “Whoever reads, listens to, sees it oreven understands its greatness by touching this holy scripture totheir heart, will attain Atyantik moksh (absolute salvation).




Q97. What are the five Vartmans (vows) that gruhasta (householder)disciples of Shree Swaminarayan should follow?(1) Not to consume intoxicating or addictive substances (Daaru -

liquor, drugs etc.) which lead to wrongful temptation (2) Not to kill nor to eat the flesh (Maas) of any living entity, i.e. pure

vegetarianism, ahimsa (non-violence) (3) Not to commit adultery and other wrongful sexual acts

(Vyabhichar - rape, seduction etc.) (4) Not to steal, (Chori) not only money but also property and goods(5) Not to perform irreligious, unsociable or immoral deeds or have

others perform them (Vatalvu – vatlaavu nahi)

Q98. What are the five Vartmans (vows) that ascetic disciplesshould follow?(1) Nirlobh - being free from greed (to not hoard or keep money or

wealth even via another person). (2) Nishkam - being completely void of lust. (3) Niswad - being completely void of all preferences,

having no partiality for anything and relinquishing fine articles. (4) Nirman - being free from all arrogance, pride and anger, and

being tolerant of others. (5) Nisneh - being free from all affection and attachment to those

other than the Lord.

Q99. What is a sthavar-tirth (immovable site of pilgrimage)?The land, rivers, lakes etc. that have been in contact with Lord ShreeSwaminarayan and His divine sants, are called sthavar-tirths.

Q100. What is a jangam-tirth (movable site of pilgrimage)?A Satpurush (divine sant) who has a direct relationship with LordShree Swaminarayan is called the jangam-tirth.

Q101. What words should be used for God’s divine body parts and deeds?Birth – Pragatya; Hair – Kesh; Head – Mastak; Forehead – Bhaal;Eyes – Netrakamal; Nose – Nasika; Mouth – Mukhaarvind; Chin –Chibuk; Throat – Kanth; Chest – Vakshsthal; Hands - Hast kamal;Stomach - Udar; Navel – Naabhi; Feet – Charan-kamal etc.




Q102. What are the marks of recognition for a satsangi (follower ofLord Shree Swaminarayan)?(1) Tilak Chandlo and (2) Kanthi

Q103. What does the Tilak-Chandlo represent?The tilak represents Shreejimaharaj (Lord Shree Swaminarayan) andthe chandlo represents the Anadi Mukta (liberated souls) who dwellwithin the Lord’s Murti. Just as the chandlo resides inside the tilak,the Anadi Muktas reside within the Lord’s Murti. The tilak-chandlotherefore represents the devotion of a disciple unto the Lord.

Q104. Why is the kanthi double stranded?One strand of the kanti represents the Lord and the other representsthe Anadi Muktas (liberated souls) who live within Him. Once theMukta enter the Murti, they will eternally remain there. There is aunion between them, i.e. they appear as one, but there is a differencebetween the master and the disciple. When the two merge, theyappear as one - the master (just like as the kanthi is one necklace).

Q105. Who inspired the building of Shree Muktajeevan SwamibapaSmruti Mandir and in whose memory was it built?Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir was built by theinspiration of the Acharya of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, ShreePurushottampriyadasji Swamishree. It was built in memory of theAdya Acharya Pravar of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, ShreeMuktajeevan Swamibapa.

Q106. Who performed the auspicious opening of the Smruti Mandir?When was it performed?The auspicious opening ceremony of the Smruti Mandir wasperformed by the Honourable Vice President of India, ShreeShankardayal Sharma in Samvat 2049 Bhadarva Sud 7 (Sunday15th September 1991).




Sample Exam PaperExamination Time: 3 hours. Pass mark: 50

Q.1 A (10 marks)Answer any 10 of the following Questions using full sentences. 1. Who is our supreme Lord?2. What is our Mantra?3. What were the names of Lord Shree Swaminarayan mother

and father?4. What were the names of Bhaktimata's mother and father?5. Who gave education to Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj?6. Which philosophy did Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj explain at

the Kashi assembly of scholars?7. By which name was Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj known during

His forest expedition?8. What was the name of Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami

before he became a sant?9. When and where did Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami end

his human appearance upon this Earth?10. What were the names of Khushal Bhatt's parents?11. Where did Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa

predominantly reside?

Q.1 B (10 marks)Complete any 2 of the following Aartis1. Mangal rup................. udar mangal che.2. Charan$ saroj................ kari siddhi.3. Ārti pragat.................... puran$ jan pyārā.

Q.2 A (10 marks)Answer any 10 of the following Questions using full sentences. 1. Who wrote Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa's Vato?2. What tribute did Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji

Swamibapa receive?3. Who was Jeevanpran Bapashree?4. What did Jeevanpran Bapashree preach?5. What was the name of Purushottambhai's younger brother?6. What sport was Purushottambhai keen on playing?




7. What scripture of kirtans has Jeevanpran Swamibapa written?8. How long was Jeevanpran Swamibapa's last dhyan

(meditation) leela?9. Where are the headquarters of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi,

the Karan Satsang?10. What is our main holy scripture?11. What is our main source of religious and spiritual knowledge?

Q.2 B (10 marks) Write any 2 of the following. 1. Write the Chhadi which is proclaimed for Lord Swaminarayan.2. Write the Deities of the 5 Karma Indriyas (organs of the body).3. Write ‘Have mārā vhālā nā darshan sāru’ completely.

Q.3 A (10 marks)Write any 2 of the following.1. Write the Prārthanā, ‘Nirvikalpa uttam ati’.2. Write ‘Jamo thāl’.3. Write the Prārthanā ‘Jay Ghanshyām Jay Jay Karnārā’.

Q.3 B (10 marks)Complete any 4 of the following Sloks1. Āvyā Akshardhām nā... 4. Manushya rupam...2. Vishwesh chho... 5. Swa-Swāminārāyan...3. Tvamev mātā...

Q.4 (20 marks)Answer any 10 of the following Questions using full sentences. 1. When and where did Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifest

on this Earth?2. What are the nine names for Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj?3. Which names did Markandeya Muni give to Shree

Ghanshyam Maharaj?4. For what reason did Nilkanth Varni undertake the

forest expedition?5. Name 7 to 8 places that Nilkanth Varni visited?6. Which two boons did Shree Sahajanand Swami ask for from

Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami?




7. Recite the Jay (the hail in praise) of our Karan Satsang.8. Name the Gurus in our Guruparampara.9. What are the five Vartmans (vows) that gruhasta (householder)

disciples of Lord Shree Swaminarayan should follow?10. What words should be used for God's divine body parts and deeds?11. What does the Tilak-Chandlo represent?

Q.5 A (5 marks)Match the followings religious songs with their authors1. Purushottam rup thai dhyān A. Sadguru Shree

Brahmanand Swami

2. Jamo thāl%% jivan jāu vāri B. Jeevanpran Swamibapa

3. Ārti pragat% Prabhuji ki kije C. Sadguru Shree Muktanand Swami

4. Nirvikalpa uttam ati D. Sadguru Shree Premanand Swami

5. Jay Sadguru Swāmi E. Sadguru Shree Bhumanand Swami

Q.5 B (5 marks) Match the following1. Nilkanth Varni A. Compiler of Rahasyarth

Pradipika Tika

2. Shree Sahajanand Swami B. Separated the congregationsof men and women

3. Jeevanpran Shree C. Enlightened us all with HisAbji Bapashree own ‘Swaminarayan’ name

4. Jeevanpran Swamibapa D. Established Satsang Mahasabha

5. Sadguru Shree E. Established Shree IshwarcharandasjiSwami Swaminarayan

Siddhant Sajivan Mandal




Q.5 C (5 marks)Match the following1. Manifestation of Sadguru A. Itarpur i. Samvat 1837

Shree Ramanand Swami

2. Manifestation of B. Ayodhya ii. Samvat 1998Shree Dharmadev

3. Manifestation of Lord C. Kedha iii. Samvat 1796Shree Swaminarayan

4. Manifestation of D. Chapaiya iv. Samvat 1795Jeevanpran Swamibapa

5. Manifestation of Acharya Shree E. Bharasar v. Samvat 1963Purushottampriyadasji Swamiji

Q.5 D (5 marks)Match the following1. Jay Sadguru Swāmi A. Stotram

2. Ram Krishna Govind B. Chhadi

3. Jay Ghanshyām jay jay karnārā C. Dhoon

4. Urdhvam tathādho D. Prārthanā

5. E...... Sone ki Chhad%i E. Ārti

Jay Shree Swaminarayan



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