SATSANG SIKSHAN PARIKSHA Bochasanwasi Shri Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad - 04.
SATSANG PARICHAY - 1
Sunday, 2nd March 2008 Time: 9.00 to 11.15 a.m. Total Marks: 75
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SECTION-1: SAHAJANAND CHARITRA Q.1 In the sentences below, state who is speaking to whom and when. (Total Marks: 9) 1. “We pray that you send your sadhus to release those jivas from the confinment of hell.”
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3. Dada Khachar and his sisters stopped taking food and water.
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4. Who made a beautiful dagli (waistcoat) for Maharaj? 1 Mark
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3. Governor Malcolm gave Maharaj land in Ahmedabad to build a mandir. 1 Mark
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5. Maharaj reverted to his Akshardham on Jyeshth sud 10, V.S. 1886. 1 Mark
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1. Abhel Khachar came to ...... to request Maharaj to 1 Mark come to Gadhada.
2. Kushalkunvarba went to the outskirts with Prince ...... to 1 Mark receive Maharaj.
3. Maharaj told ...... in the Akshar Ordi, "We want to redeem 1 Mark all the mumukshus (spiritual aspirants) who are dwelling on this earth." 4. After having his head shaved, Maharaj gave the crying boy some hair 1 Mark from his ......
5...... told Maharaj, "Appoint the Mahant of Junagadh 1 Mark after proper consideration.". Total marks for above questions☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page 501/4 To be filled by Moderation Dept. Marks: Q.7 SECTION-2: SATSANG READER PART-II Q.7 In the sentences below, state who is speaking to whom and when. (Total Marks: 9) 1. “If you lose the debate, your pension shall be discontinued.”
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...... 2 Marks ...... Total marks for above questions☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Write only this mark on main page Q.9 From the following sentences choose FIVE correct sentences. (Write the sentence numbers only) (Total Marks: 5) Topic: Jaga Bhakta's resolve to consecrate the idols of Akshar-Purushottam. 1. In V.S. 1953, Janmashtmi celebrated with much fanfare at Junagadh. 2. Jaga Bhakta deputed Shastriji Maharaj to go and give his message to Acharya Shri Ayodhyaprasadji Maharaj. 3. The message was, "If you install the idols of the divine couple Akshar-Purushottam together and get Satsangijivan, a book singing in praise of the divine couple composed, Maharaj shall bless you with two glorious sons who will be as great as Mahapurush." 4. Acharya said, "It is wrong to say that on the word of Jaga Bhakta two sons will be granted." 5. Jaga Bhakta said, "Maharaj, will fulfil my words." 6. Acharya Maharaj said, "I am helpless before these people who have renounced. I am unable to comply with your wishes." 7. Jaga Bhakta told Shastriji Maharaj "Why don't you fulfil our dream?" 8. Shastriji Maharaj said, "I have renounced for the cause of Askhar-Purushottam." 9. Then Shastriji Maharaj said, "Only a king or an acharya can do this. Thus I will require your assistance." 10. Jaga Bhakta said, "If you fail to resolve, it will be your fault; and if we fail to help you fulfil your promise, it will be our shortcoming." 11. Shastriji Maharaj said, "Please bless me."
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1. What did Acharya Ayodhyaprasadji Maharaj say after being stung by a scorpion 1 Mark whilst performing mansi puja?
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4. What did Krishnaji Ada do to support Shastriji Maharaj? 1 Mark
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2. Premanand Swami 2. Machhiyav 1 Mark
3. Dada Khachar 3. Vaikunth Darshan 1 Mark
4. Mulji Brahmachari 4. Atmanishtha 1 Mark
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