SATSANG PRAVIN - 2 - Swaminarayan Sanstha

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BOCHASANWASI SHRI AKSHAR PURUSHOTTAM SWAMINARAYAN SANSTHA
SATSANG EXAMINATION (PRE-TEST: 20 JUNE 2004)
SATSANG PRAVIN - 2
TIME: 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (TOTAL MARKS: 100)
(Note: Figures on the right side of the question indicate the page number of the answer.)
SECTION-1: KISHORE SATSANG PRAVIN - 3 rd Edition, February 1994
Q.1 For any two of the following, state who is speaking to whom and when the words
were spoken.
(6 Marks)
1. "Please allow us to proceed further." 96
2. "Talking about God is the greatest service unto the Lord." 46
3. "We can win their favour by sheer humility on our part." 73
4. "You should seek communion with him." 123
Q.2 Give reasons for any TWO of the following. (9 lines each.) (6 Marks)
1. Prostitute takes wheat to grind. 39
2. Kalyandas is ready to go to Bhuj. 16
3. Shriji Maharaj and His holy company left Machhiav without eating. 26
4. The crops in the fields of four Kanbi devotees of Bhadra were ruined. 88
Q.3 Write short notes on the following. (12 lines each.) (8 Marks)
1. Shriji Maharaj eternally dwells on this earth. OR 94-95
1. Mansi Puja 57
2. Sura Khachar OR 97
2. Dosabhai of Bandhia. 109
Q.4 Answer the following questions in one sentence only. (6 Marks)
1. What was the sole mission in Rajabhai's life? 79
2. What is the meaning of shastras or scriptures? 41
3. What should a householder devotee not give away? 3
4. What names were given to Adbhutanand Swami's two brothers who renounced
the world due to his talks? 17
5. How has Maharaj praised Swayamprakashanand Swami in Gadhda III-24? 83
6. What did Jasa Bhagat bring to Gunatitanand Swami? 106
Q.5 Either complete and explain the given Swamini Vatu. (5 Marks)
“God does not look to the wrongs.......” 107
OR
Explain: Vachanamrut Gadhada I-22. 74
Q.6 From the sentences given below, choose the FIVE correct sentences.
(Write the sentence numbers only.)
(5 marks)
Jiva Khachar's jealousy 29
1. Asked Maharaj, who wanted to answer a call of nature, to use the earthern, trench-like pit
meant for cooking. 2. Bhaguji realised the significance of Maharaj's words. 3. Jiva Khachar
did not hesitate to use his precious cot for fuel to provide warmth for Shriji Maharaj. 4.
Bribed Ram Khachar to kill Shriji Maharaj. 5. Held his turban and requested Maharaj to spit
in it. 6. This hillock is of strategic importance. Choose some other site for the mandir. 7. Jiva
Khachar tore his turban and made a bandage. 8. Shriji Maharaj pardoned Ram Khachar.
9. Please forgive him and grant him a place in your Dham. 10. Maharaj was very much
pleased with his deep devotion.
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Q.7 Complete any TWO of the following kirtans/verses/shloks. (4 Marks)
1. Kalpataru sarvana ....... sahuthi moti. 24
2. Satsangi je tamara ....... amane na nade. 101
3. Vhala tara jugal charan ....... chaalma re lol. 87
Q.8 Complete any TWO of the following. (4 Marks)
1. Fill in the missing section of the Janmangal Namavali.
Kaulavishe namaha ....... Bhaktisamposhakaya namaha. 62
2. Brahmabhuta ....... paraam. 118
3. Snehaturastvatha ....... sharanam prapadye. 35
SECTION-2: GUNATITANAND SWAMI - 3 rd edition, November 1993
Q.9 For the following, state who is speaking to whom and when the words were spoken. (6 Marks)
1. "This is Maharaj. Where are you swami?" 41
2. "You can't be so partial." 37
3. "Leader is only Khuda." 75
Q.10 Give reasons for any TWO of the following. (9 lines each.) (6 Marks)
1. Swami preferred to remain in Krupanand Swami's group. 29
2. The shepherd happily accepted Swami as his Guru. 56
3. Bholanath and Sakarba left the group of pilgrims and returned home. 2
4. Hansraj Patel locked Vasta in a room. 72
Q.11 Write short notes on any TWO of the following. (12 lines each.) (8 Marks)
1. Equanimity in honour and humiliation. 82
2. Defeat of Vedantins. 34
3. Revealed supremacy of Maharaj. 73
4. My Akshardham. 44
Q.12 Answer the following questions in one sentence only. (5 Marks)
1. With whom did Swami go to river Ghela for ablutions? 31
2. In whose company can one become brahmarup? 52
3. Why was the entire assembly astonished on the matter of surety? 43
4. When can one realise the true glory of Maharaj? 13
5. Who donated the land for construction of the mandir in Junagadh? 42
Q.13 Write short notes on any ONE of the following and bring out the moral. (4 Marks)
1. Dedication of Karsan Bambhania. 50
2. From pauper to prince. 66
3. Diamond wrapped in rags. 61
Q.14 Write the correct answers from the given options. (6 marks)
Note: There may be more than one correct option. Marks will be awarded only for
all correct options.
1. How did Varniraj introduce Mulji Bhakta in Piplana? 8
(a) Bhakta Mulji is in constant union with me.
(b) Mulji is very great.
(c) He is my very abode, Akshardham.
(d) He is a satsangi from eternity.
2. Whose personal situation did Swami improve? 66-70
(a) Mavji Mistry
(b) Baauddin
(c) Jasa Bhagat
(d) Hansraj Patel

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3. Whose faults were removed by Gunatitanand Swami? 80
(a) Brahmachari Dharmaswarupanand
(b) Pitambardas
(c) Keshavprasadji Maharaj
(d) Krupanand Swami
SECTION - 3
Q.15 On the basis of the 3rd year Satsang Parichay Examination books, write notes on any
THREE of the following. (20 lines each.) (21 Marks)
1. Fight against imaginery fears and superstitions. (S.C.) OR 38
1. Appointment of sadgurus. (S.C.) OR 119
1. One should be Sahajanandi. (S.C.) OR 126
1. Reception in Bhavnagar. (S.C.) 171
2. Premanand Swami - a poet. (S.R.-II) OR 11
2. Krushnaji Ada - a supporter of Gunatit Gnan (S.R.-II) 67
3. Naja Jogia (K.S.P.) OR 31
3. Galuji (K.S.P.) OR 13
3. Paramchaityanand Swami (K.S.P.) 89
4. Piligrimage at thy feet. (P.B.) OR 14
4. Akshar gnan proclaimed (P.B.) OR 26
4. Bhagatji's magnetic personality. (P.B.) 53
Note : Any three short notes from above list (Q.15) and a few questions from the
questions given above will be asked in the Final Exam to be held on 18 July 2004.
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