SATSANG SIKSHAN PARIKSHA Bochasanwasi Shri Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad - 380 004.
SATSANG PARICHAY - 2 Sunday, 7th March 2010 Time: 2 to 4.15 p.m. Total Marks: 75
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SECTION 1: KISHORE SATSANG PARICHAY Q.1 In the sentences below, state who is speaking to whom and when. (Total Marks: 9) 1. “I am going to the river to fetch water.” Who is speaking? ...... To whom? ...... When? ...... 3 Marks ...... 2. “If you get hurt and your bones break, who will wrestle with me again?” Who is speaking? ...... To whom? ...... When? ...... 3 Marks ...... 3. “You can observe absolute celibacy and can stay here to serve Us.” Who is speaking? ...... To whom? ...... When? ...... 3 Marks ...... Total marks for above questions ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page Q.2 Give reasons for the following (two to three lines each). (Total Marks: 6) 1. My devotees should never divulge the secrets of others...... 2 Marks ...... 2. Ghanshyamdas understood Gunatitanand Swami's mahima...... 2 Marks ...... 3. Gopalanand Swami appeared as Vallabh Swami to Himraj Shah...... 2 Marks ...... Total marks for above questions ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ 502/2 To be filled by Marks: Q.3 Moderation Dept. Q.3 Write short notes on 'Sundarji Suthar' (in 15 lines). (Total Marks: 5) ...... Total marks for above questions ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page Q.4 Answer ALL of the following, using one sentence (not just one word) for each answer. (Total Marks: 5) 1. Which three scriptures state the rules that ascetics must observe? 1 Mark ...... 2. Why did the minister's son become impatient? 1 Mark ...... 502/3 To be filled by Marks: Q.4 Moderation Dept.
3. When were the idols of Akshar-Purushottam installed in Gondal? 1 Mark ...... 4. Whom did Bhaichandbhai inspire to become a satsangi? 1 Mark ...... 5. Upon hearing Gopalanand Swami's discourse, what did Paramchaitanyanand 1 Mark Swami say? ...... Total marks for above questions ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page Q.5 'Let us find out ...... ' - Complete the Swamini Vato and narrate it. (Total Marks: 5) ......
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...... 3 Marks ...... 502/5 To be filled by Moderation Dept. Marks: Q.7 Q.8 2. “How can such devotees be called babula?” Who is speaking? ...... To whom? ...... When? ...... 3 Marks ...... 3. “The nose is a bit long, Maharaj's nose was not so long.” Who is speaking? ...... To whom? ...... When? ...... 3 Marks ...... Total marks for above questions ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page Q.8 Give reasons for the following (two to three lines each). (Total Marks: 6) 1. The plan to reprimand Gunatitanand Swami at Una did not materialise...... 2 Marks ...... 2. Pragji Bhakta declined Gunatitanand Swami's offer of material pleasures...... 2 Marks ...... 3. Mana Bhagat became silent...... 2 Marks ...... Total marks for above questions ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page Q.9 Write short notes on 'End of Exile' (in 15 lines). (Total Marks: 5) ......
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1. When Pragji Bhakta attains realisation, what did Shriji Maharaj say to Pragji 1 Mark Bhakta with graced? ...... 2. How many rotlas did Yagnapurushdasji eat to please Bhagatji Maharaj? 1 Mark
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4. Upon leaving Junagadh mandir, what did Gunatitanand Swami say? 1 Mark ......
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...... Total marks for above questions ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page Q.11 From the given options, place a tick (✔) in the box next to the correct ones. (Total Marks: 6) Note: One or more of the options may be correct. Full marks will be awarded only if all the correct options are chosen, otherwise no marks will be awarded. 1. At Bhadrod Bhagatji Maharaj gave the devotees the divine pleasure of his company. 2 Marks (1) Woke them early in the morning and sat them in discourses.
(2) Taught them yogic process of continuously concentrating on the murti of Maharaj.
(3) He instructed the sadhus to fast for three days and eat on the fourth day.
(4) On the day of fast he would send the sadhus to Mahuva to bring buttermilk.
2. Birth of Pragji Bhakta. 2 Marks (1) On the full moon day of the bright half of Fagun in V.S. 1855.
(2) On the full moon day of the dark half of Vaishakh.
(3) Born to a tailor family.
(4) Was born in the Mahuva.
3. True blessings as prasad. 2 Marks (1) Have I overcame lust?
(2) The favour of Akshardham.
(3) Just from half a seed of barely eighty-four Vaishnavas arose.
(4) Full knowledge of the glory of those who associate with the great Sadhu. Total marks for above questions ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page Q.12 Rewrite the incorrect sentences below in relation to the sentence heading. (Total Marks: 6) Note: Marks will be awarded only if a sentence is written completely correct. Otherwise no marks will be awarded. 1. Trouble for Bhagatji's sadhus: The Brahmachari from Sarangpur endorsed his views and said all came over lust by his satsang. So, not even one desire will remain in us?
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...... 1 Mark ...... 5. The Last Phase: On the night of Diwali When he went to farm for a stroll, many lakhs of aspirants benefitted from his discourse. Swami said, "Whoever has heard Maharaj's discourse even once, I will take them to Golokdham."
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