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Shreejibapa Swamibapa

Victory to Lord Shree Swaminarayan

Sanskar Deepika Part - 1

Translation by His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj Sants and Disciples

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Contents

Key to Phonetics 6

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

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

57 Aspects 25 Manifestation 28 Questions & Answers 29 Sample Exam Paper 45

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Key to Phonetics

yt ā aarti ārti

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

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Nitya Niyams

Purushottam Rup Thai Dhyān (Prayer sung first thing in the morning whilst performing meditation on the Lord’s Murti written by Jeevanpran Shree Muktajeevan 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

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

Jay mangal%-kāri Prabhu, Jay mangal%-kāri Jay 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

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Have Mārā Vhālā Nā (Sung whilst performing prostations - dandvats, at the Lord’s lotus feet, straight after the mangala aarti written 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

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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

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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) Bāpā Harijano ne santo (2) sau bet%hā het%hā... Jay Abjibāpā... 1

Haid$e paheryo hār, gajarā beu hāthe (2) Bāpā Amne āpi prasādi (2) hāth mukyā māthe... Jay Abjibāpā... 2

Harijan jod$i hāth, ubhā sau āge (2) Bāpā Sadāy rākhajo bhel%ā (2) em sahu māge... Jay Abjibāpā... 3

Krupā karine Bāpā, bolyā bahu prite (2) Bāpā Sadāy rākhashu bhel%ā (2) dhārajo drad$h chitte... Jay Abjibāpā... 4

Ātyantik kalyān$ karvā, avani upar āvyā (2) Bāpā Anādi mukta ni sthiti (2) sarvopari lāvyā... Jay Abjibāpā... 5

Praud$h pratāp jan$āvyo, pragat%yā sukh-kāri (2) Bāpā Hrhusht%-pusht% murti par (2) sevak balihāri... Jay Abjibāpā... 6

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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... Jay Swāmibāpā... 2

Desh videshe vichari, mandiro sthāpyā; Sarvopari murtio (2) padharāvi sukh āpyā... Jay Swāmibāpā... 3

Swāminārāyan$ Gādi ne, murt swarup āpi; Bhaktajano nā sankat% (2) sau nākhyā kāpi... Jay Swāmibāpā... 4

Kar jod$i sahu vinave, jay jay karnārā; Sadāy rākhajo bhel%ā, sadāy rahejo bhel%ā Pragat% pragat% pyārā... Jay Swāmibāpā... 5

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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.

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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

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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$

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 the unparalleled 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

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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

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Ceremonial Chhad$i The ceremonial mace (Chhadi) is a symbol of sovereignty carried before the Lord. A chant (also referred to as the Chhadi) in praise of the Lord is hailed by the mace-bearerduring ceremonies and to pronounce 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 Jay ho….. Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (infinitely many praises to such a sovereign Lord of Akshardham Shree Swaminarayanbapa… praise unto Him)

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Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree’s Chhad%i (Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree’s Chhadi describes His identity as the beloved Murti through whom Lord Shree Swaminarayan manifested again upon the Earth)

Jay ho…Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (infinitely many praises….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 Shree Swaminarayan Himself) Evā Shree Jeevanprān$ Bāpāshree ni (to such praiseworthy life and soul of all, Bapashree) Jay ho…Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (infinitely many praises….praise unto Him)

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Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s Chhad%i (Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s Chhadi praises Him as Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s spiritual heir, and sovereign of Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s supreme, eternal throne, Shree Swaminarayan Gadi)

Jay ho…Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (infinitely many praises….praise unto Him) Khamā….Khamā (glory to the Lord) Khamā….Khamā (glory to the Lord) Shree Swāminārāyan$ Gādi nā Ādya Āchārya Pravar (the foremost sovereign of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi – He was given this acclaim as, by the express command of Lord Shree Swaminarayan, it was Jeevanpran Swamibapa who gave a physical embodiment to Shree Swaminarayan Gadi) Dharma-dhurandhar 1008 (eternal master of all the sacred aspects of 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 and praiseworthy life and soul of all) Jay ho…Jay Jaykār ho….Jay ho….Jay Jaykār ho (Infinitely many praises….praise unto Him)

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

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

Three Bodies Sthool Refers to the material, physical body Sookshma The psychological body, through which good and bad thoughts are created Karan The eternal body, i.e. the entity that remains throughout an individual’s innumerable lives. This may sometimes become evident when events are cognised (dreams, déjà vu etc.).

Three States of the Body Jagrat Waking Swapna Dream Sushupti Deep sleep

Three Attributes Rajo-gun The lust, passion or pleasure seeking quality of Maya Tamo-gun The angry, resentful, arrogant and destructive attribute of Maya Satva-gun The tranquil, virtuous, pure, wise and restrained attribute of Maya

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Four Antah-karans (The four aspects of thought characterised by their individual functions) Man Generates thoughts and desires Buddhi Consolidates thoughts, makes decisions, forms convictions, and enables one to discriminate between right and wrong Chitt Repeatedly contemplates or focuses on objects Ahankar Creates egotistical sentiments or causes attachments to objects

Five Senses Shabda Sound Sparsh Touch Roop Sight Ras Taste Gandh Smell

Five Basic Elements Pruthvi Earth Jal Water Tej Fire Vayu Air Akash Space

Ten Prans and their functions Paan Resides within the heart and controls the flow of air and blood Apaan Resides within the anal region and controls elimination Udaan Resides in the region of the throat and maintains control over all the Indriyas

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Samaan Resides in the region of the navel and allows the digestion of food Vyaan Is prevalent throughout the body and provides energy to all the Indriyas Naag Controls vomiting and belching

Kurma Controls the opening and closing of the eyelids and both lips Krukal Promotes the sensation of being hungry Devdatt Causes a person to yawn Dhananjay Causes the body to continually expand and contract. This aspect remains with the body even after death (to allow it to decompose)

Deities of the five Gnan Indriyas (Organs of the senses) Digpal Ears Vayudev Skin Suryadev Eyes Varundev Tongue Ashwinikumar Nose

Deities of the five Karma Indriyas (Organs of the body) Agnidev Tongue Indra Hands Vishnu Legs Yamraj Anus Prajapati Penis

Deities of the four Antah-karans Chandra Mind (Man) Brahma Intelligence (Budhhi) Vasudev Contemplative aspect (Chitt) Rudra Ego (Ahankar)

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Manifestation

Name Village Samvat A.D.

Sadguru Shree Ayodhya 1795 1739 Ramanand Swami

Shree Dharmadev Itarpur 1796 1740

Shree Bhaktimata Chhapaiya 1798 1742

Shree Swaminarayan Chhapaiya 1837 1781 Bhagwan

Sadguru Shree Todla 1837 1781 Gopalanand Swami

Sadguru Shree Chuda 1873 1817 Nirgundasji Swami

Jeevanpran Shree Vrushpur 1901 1845 Abji Bapashree

Sadguru Shree Aslali 1923 1867 Ishwarcharandasji Swami

Adya Acharya Pravar Shree Kheda 1963 1907 Muktajeevan Swamibapa

Acharya Shree Bharasar 1998 1942 Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree

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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 Chaitra Sud 9 at 10:00 pm (2nd April 1781).

Q4. What were the names of Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s mother and father? Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s mother’s name was Bhaktidevi and His father’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 name was 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’s name was Bhavanidevi.

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Q9. What did Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s parents call Him during His infant days? Lord Shree Swaminarayan’s parents called Him Ghanshyam when He 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 brother was 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 for Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj? The Yagnopavit Ceremony for Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj was performed 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

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

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

Q19. By which name was Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj known during His forest expedition? During the forest expedition, Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj was known as 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 their efforts: to rejuvenate old sites of pilgrimage and to uplift the poor and needy by granting them Aatyantik Moksh (absolute salvation). These were 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).

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

Q24. What was the name of Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami before he became a sant? Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami’s name before he became a sant was 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 Shree Ramanand Swami for the first time? Nilkanth Varni and Ramanand Swami both met for first time in a town called Piplana in Samvat 1856 Jeth Vad 12 Monday (19 June 1800).

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

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

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Q31. Where and when did Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami hand over the helm of the religion to Shree Sahajanand Swami? Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami handed the helm of the entire religion to Shree Sahajanand Swami in a town called Jetpur at the court 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 from Sadguru Shree Ramanand Swami? (1) If one of your disciples is about to endure the pain of a scorpion sting, may the pain of countless scorpion stings be inflicted on each pore of my body, but may your disciples be spared from the pain. (2) If any of your disciples are destined to endure poverty, may that suffering be inflicted upon me, but may your disciples never be without sufficient food and clothing.

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

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

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

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Q36. Where and when did Lord Shree Swaminarayan write the Shikshapatri? Lord Shree Swaminarayan wrote the Shikshapatri in a town called Vadtal in Samvat 1882 Maha Sud 5 (Vasant Panchmi) (Sunday 12th February 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 calling a 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 of His entire religion, before ending His leela in human form on this Earth? Before concluding His leela in human form on this Earth, Lord Shree Swaminarayan handed the helm of the entire religion to Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swamibapa.

Q40. Where and when did Lord Shree Swaminarayan end His divine appearance in a human form upon this Earth? Lord Shree Swaminarayan ended His appearance in human form on this Earth in Gadhpur, in Samvat 1886 on Jeth Sud 10 (Tuesday 28th June 1830).

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

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

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

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

Q45. Where did Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa predominantly 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 Swamibapa describe Shree Abji Bapashree? Sadguru Shree Nirgundasji Swamibapa described Shree Abji Bapashree as “Jeevanpran”.

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

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

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Q50. What was Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa’s name before He became a sant? Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa’s name before He became 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 in His 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 of Jeevanpran 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 Swaminarayan was the cause of all of God’s incarnations, “Avtar na Avtari”.

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

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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 His human darshan? Jeevanpran Bapashree withdrew His human darshan in Samvat 1984 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, Jeevanpran Swamibapa received diksha in Samvat 1986 Kartik Sud 11 - Prabhodhini Ekadashi.

Q61. What was Jeevanpran Swamibapa’s name before He became a 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.

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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 “Nidar Siddhantvadi Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa”.

Q71. To whom did Nidar Siddhantvadi Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa hand over the helm of the religion? Nidar Siddhantvadi Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa handed over the helm of the religion to his disciple Jeevanpran Shree 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 Jeevanpran Swamibapa 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 manifested upon this Earth, what festival (mahotsav) was celebrated? Where and when was it celebrated? In Samvat 2013 it was 50 years since Jeevanpran Swamibapa manifested upon this Earth and to mark this event the “Suvarna Jayanti Mahotsav” (Golden Jubilee) was celebrated in Maninagar, Ahmedabad.

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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 Shree Swaminarayan give to Jeevanpran Swamibapa? During the 61 days dhyan leela, Lord Shree Swaminarayan Himself gave darshan to Jeevanpran Swamibapa and commanded him to give a physical embodiment to His divine throne, “Shree Swaminarayan Gadi”.

Q77. Where and when did Jeevanpran Swamibapa give “Shree Swaminarayan Gadi” a physical embodiment? Jeevanpran Swamibapa gave a physical embodiment to “Shree Swaminarayan Gadi” at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar in Samvat 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 Swaminarayan Mandir, Maninagar? He who magnificently presides in Akshardham as the sovereign Lord, Omnipresent, Incarnator of all incarnations, Lord Shree Swaminarayan - Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj - gives darshan at the centre of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Maninagar.

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

Q82. Recite the Jay (the hail in praise) of our Karan Satsang Akshardhām nā Adhipati Swāminārāyanbāpa ni Jay Ghanshyām Maharāj ni Jay, Harikrishna Maharāj ni Jay, Sahajānand Swāmi Mahārāj ni Jay, Bāpāshree ni Jay, Sadgurushree ni Jay, Shree Swāminārāyan Gādi nā Ādya Āchārya Pravar Dharma-dhurandhar 1008 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 Swaminarayan Mandir, 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 Swaminarayan Mandir Maninagar? (1) Mangla aarti (2) Shangar aarti (3) Rajbhog aarti (4) Sandhya aarti (5) Shayan aarti

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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 the Karan Satsang, His heir and sovereign of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi? Jeevanpran Swamibapa appointed His beloved sant, Sant Shiromani Param Pujya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree as the leader of the Karan Satsang, His heir and Sovereign of Shree Swaminarayan 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 Swaminarayan to form the Vachanamrut scripture.

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

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

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

Q94. The true meanings of the Vachanamrut are explained through the narration of the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika. Who asked the questions? To explain the true meanings of the Vachanamrut, Nidar Siddhantvadi Sadguru Shree Ishwarcharandasji Swamibapa asked questions to Jeevanpran Shree Abji Bapashree, thereby compiling the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika.

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

Q96. What blessings did Jeevanpran Abji Bapashree give upon Vachanamrut with the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika? Jeevanpran Abji Bapashree was extremely pleased with the Vachanamrut with the Rahasyarth Pradeepika Tika and conveyed His blessings by saying that “Whoever reads, listens to, sees it or even understands its greatness by touching this holy scripture to their heart, will attain Atyantik moksh (absolute salvation).

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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 disciples should 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 Shree Swaminarayan 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 Lord Shree 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. SwaminarayanGadi.com Sanskar_Deepika_SD1_MASTER v5_Layout 1 30/11/2010 15:54 Page 44

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

Q103. What does the Tilak-Chandlo represent? The tilak represents Shreejimaharaj (Lord Shree Swaminarayan) and the chandlo represents the Anadi Mukta (liberated souls) who dwell within the Lord’s Murti. Just as the chandlo resides inside the tilak, the Anadi Muktas reside within the Lord’s Murti. The tilak-chandlo therefore 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 represents the Anadi Muktas (liberated souls) who live within Him. Once the Mukta enter the Murti, they will eternally remain there. There is a union between them, i.e. they appear as one, but there is a difference between the master and the disciple. When the two merge, they appear as one - the master (just like as the kanthi is one necklace).

Q105. Who inspired the building of Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir and in whose memory was it built? Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Smruti Mandir was built by the inspiration of the Acharya of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree. It was built in memory of the Adya Acharya Pravar of Shree Swaminarayan Gadi, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa.

Q106. Who performed the auspicious opening of the Smruti Mandir? When was it performed? The auspicious opening ceremony of the Smruti Mandir was performed by the Honourable Vice President of India, Shree Shankardayal Sharma in Samvat 2049 Bhadarva Sud 7 (Sunday 15th September 1991).

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Sample Exam Paper Examination 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 Aartis 1. 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?

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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 Sloks 1. 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?

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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 authors 1. 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 following 1. Nilkanth Varni A. Compiler of Rahasyarth Pradipika Tika

2. Shree Sahajanand Swami B. Separated the congregations of men and women

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

4. Jeevanpran Swamibapa D. Established Satsang Mahasabha

5. Sadguru Shree E. Established Shree IshwarcharandasjiSwami Swaminarayan Siddhant Sajivan Mandal

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Q.5 C (5 marks) Match the following 1. Manifestation of Sadguru A. Itarpur i. Samvat 1837 Shree Ramanand Swami

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

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

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

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

Q.5 D (5 marks) Match the following 1. 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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