Satsang Exam Prarambh: Chapters 1-3

Study Notes

Gifts from God

Importance of remembering and worshipping God from a young age.
Dhruv, Prahlad, and Mirabai are examples of early devotees.

Chanting God's Holy Name

Key phrases: "Swami ane Narayan," "Akshar ane Purushottam," "Atma ane Paramatma," "Brahman ane Parabrahman."

Prayer

A significant prayer includes invocations to Shri Hari and references to various spiritual leaders.
Emphasizes the offer of good qualities and protection from troubles through devotion.

Purna Purushottam Sahajanand Swami

Born on 3 April 1781 CE; notable for early debates and learning ashtang yoga.
Initiated 500 paramhansos in one night and engaged in charity work.
Returned to Akshardham on 1 June 1830 CE.

Daily Puja

Performing puja early in the morning creates feelings of holiness and peace.

Brave Child Devotee

A boy from Jamnagar faced threats from his father for following the Swaminarayan faith.
He demonstrated unshakeable faith, similar to Prahlad, and was recognized by Maharaj.

Gangama

Devotee of Ramanand Swami from Jetalpur, displayed motherly care for Maharaj.
Received forgiveness from Maharaj for treating him as family.

Akhandanand Swami

Known for his unwavering happiness and fearless nature; faced a tiger in a forest and it bowed to him.

Arti

Importance of memorizing the arti and understanding its meaning.

Brave Bhaguji

Gave up personal safety and wealth to protect Shriji Maharaj.
Nursing with care post-injury; dealt with sabotage from others.

Samat Patel

A devotee from Ghadada who sold everything to fund the construction of a mandir.
Demonstrated selflessness, later insisted on retaining some wealth.

Offering of Food to God

Importance of memorizing associated prayers and their meanings.

Jodho the Shepherd

A shepherd from Nani Barai who recognized the value of food offerings after initially viewing them as waste.

The Muslim Woman from Bhal Region

A villager with a precious babul tree who only offered sticks to God.
Recognized Maharaj as God after personally witnessing him.

Aksharbrahman Gunatitanand Swami

Born Mulji Sharma; family background, significant life events, and spiritual milestones documented.
Left home on 20 January 1810 CE; reached Akshardham on 21 October 1867.

Shastriji Maharaj

Born to Dhoribhai and Hetba; significant date of birth, 31 January 1865.
Recognized as a key figure within the faith.

Punja Dodia

A villager from Panvi who transformed through an encounter with Shriji Maharaj.
Became devoted and respected Maharaj deeply, passing away shortly after Maharaj’s death.

Nath Bhakta

Devoted individual from Vadodara who remained resolute in faith even after personal loss.
Focused on charitable deeds for Maharaj and sadhus.

Vajiba of Vijapur

Known for providing shelter to sadhus while testing their faith.
Became a staunch devotee after receiving teachings from Ramdas Swami and passing Maharaj's test.

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Test your knowledge on the key teachings from Chapters 1 to 3 of Satsang. This quiz covers important concepts like worship, chanting God's name, and the significance of prayer. Perfect for students preparing for the Satsang exam.

Satsang Exam Prarambh: Chapters 1-3

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Questions and Answers

What should we remember and worship from a young age according to Chapter 1?

What does Chapter 2 emphasize about God's names?

Name one of the key messages from Chapter 3's prayer.

When was Sahajanand Swami born?

Doing puja in the morning makes our mind pure and peaceful.

What did the brave child devotee face in relation to his faith?

In Chapter 7, who was a devotee of Ramanand Swami?

What did Akhandanand Swami believe about his identity in Chapter 8?

What significant action did Samat Patel take to support Maharaj?

How did Jodho the Shepherd change his perception of dudhpak?

What was the focus of the chapter involving the Muslim woman from Bhal region?

What event led Punja Dodia to return home after attempting suicide?

What was Vajiba of Vijapur known for?