SATSANG PRAVIN - 2 - Swaminarayan Sanstha
SATSANG PRAVIN - 2 - Swaminarayan Sanstha
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BOCHASANWASI SHRI AKSHAR PURUSHOTTAM SWAMINARAYAN SANSTHA<br />
<strong>SATSANG</strong> EXAMINATION (PRE-TEST: 20 JUNE 2004)<br />
<strong>SATSANG</strong> <strong>PRAVIN</strong> - 2<br />
TIME: 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (TOTAL MARKS: 100)<br />
(Note: Figures on the right side of the question indicate the page number of the answer.)<br />
SECTION-1: KISHORE <strong>SATSANG</strong> <strong>PRAVIN</strong> - 3 rd Edition, February 1994<br />
Q.1 For any two of the following, state who is speaking to whom and when the words<br />
were spoken.<br />
(6 Marks)<br />
1. "Please allow us to proceed further." 96<br />
2. "Talking about God is the greatest service unto the Lord." 46<br />
3. "We can win their favour by sheer humility on our part." 73<br />
4. "You should seek communion with him." 123<br />
Q.2 Give reasons for any TWO of the following. (9 lines each.) (6 Marks)<br />
1. Prostitute takes wheat to grind. 39<br />
2. Kalyandas is ready to go to Bhuj. 16<br />
3. Shriji Maharaj and His holy company left Machhiav without eating. 26<br />
4. The crops in the fields of four Kanbi devotees of Bhadra were ruined. 88<br />
Q.3 Write short notes on the following. (12 lines each.) (8 Marks)<br />
1. Shriji Maharaj eternally dwells on this earth. OR 94-95<br />
1. Mansi Puja 57<br />
2. Sura Khachar OR 97<br />
2. Dosabhai of Bandhia. 109<br />
Q.4 Answer the following questions in one sentence only. (6 Marks)<br />
1. What was the sole mission in Rajabhai's life? 79<br />
2. What is the meaning of shastras or scriptures? 41<br />
3. What should a householder devotee not give away? 3<br />
4. What names were given to Adbhutanand Swami's two brothers who renounced<br />
the world due to his talks? 17<br />
5. How has Maharaj praised Swayamprakashanand Swami in Gadhda III-24? 83<br />
6. What did Jasa Bhagat bring to Gunatitanand Swami? 106<br />
Q.5 Either complete and explain the given Swamini Vatu. (5 Marks)<br />
“God does not look to the wrongs.......” 107<br />
OR<br />
Explain: Vachanamrut Gadhada I-22. 74<br />
Q.6 From the sentences given below, choose the FIVE correct sentences.<br />
(Write the sentence numbers only.)<br />
(5 marks)<br />
Jiva Khachar's jealousy 29<br />
1. Asked Maharaj, who wanted to answer a call of nature, to use the earthern, trench-like pit<br />
meant for cooking. 2. Bhaguji realised the significance of Maharaj's words. 3. Jiva Khachar<br />
did not hesitate to use his precious cot for fuel to provide warmth for Shriji Maharaj. 4.<br />
Bribed Ram Khachar to kill Shriji Maharaj. 5. Held his turban and requested Maharaj to spit<br />
in it. 6. This hillock is of strategic importance. Choose some other site for the mandir. 7. Jiva<br />
Khachar tore his turban and made a bandage. 8. Shriji Maharaj pardoned Ram Khachar.<br />
9. Please forgive him and grant him a place in your Dham. 10. Maharaj was very much<br />
pleased with his deep devotion.<br />
[P.T.O]
(2)<br />
Q.7 Complete any TWO of the following kirtans/verses/shloks. (4 Marks)<br />
1. Kalpataru sarvana ....... sahuthi moti. 24<br />
2. Satsangi je tamara ....... amane na nade. 101<br />
3. Vhala tara jugal charan ....... chaalma re lol. 87<br />
Q.8 Complete any TWO of the following. (4 Marks)<br />
1. Fill in the missing section of the Janmangal Namavali.<br />
Kaulavishe namaha ....... Bhaktisamposhakaya namaha. 62<br />
2. Brahmabhuta ....... paraam. 118<br />
3. Snehaturastvatha ....... sharanam prapadye. 35<br />
SECTION-2: GUNATITANAND SWAMI - 3 rd edition, November 1993<br />
Q.9 For the following, state who is speaking to whom and when the words were spoken. (6 Marks)<br />
1. "This is Maharaj. Where are you swami?" 41<br />
2. "You can't be so partial." 37<br />
3. "Leader is only Khuda." 75<br />
Q.10 Give reasons for any TWO of the following. (9 lines each.) (6 Marks)<br />
1. Swami preferred to remain in Krupanand Swami's group. 29<br />
2. The shepherd happily accepted Swami as his Guru. 56<br />
3. Bholanath and Sakarba left the group of pilgrims and returned home. 2<br />
4. Hansraj Patel locked Vasta in a room. 72<br />
Q.11 Write short notes on any TWO of the following. (12 lines each.) (8 Marks)<br />
1. Equanimity in honour and humiliation. 82<br />
2. Defeat of Vedantins. 34<br />
3. Revealed supremacy of Maharaj. 73<br />
4. My Akshardham. 44<br />
Q.12 Answer the following questions in one sentence only. (5 Marks)<br />
1. With whom did Swami go to river Ghela for ablutions? 31<br />
2. In whose company can one become brahmarup? 52<br />
3. Why was the entire assembly astonished on the matter of surety? 43<br />
4. When can one realise the true glory of Maharaj? 13<br />
5. Who donated the land for construction of the mandir in Junagadh? 42<br />
Q.13 Write short notes on any ONE of the following and bring out the moral. (4 Marks)<br />
1. Dedication of Karsan Bambhania. 50<br />
2. From pauper to prince. 66<br />
3. Diamond wrapped in rags. 61<br />
Q.14 Write the correct answers from the given options. (6 marks)<br />
Note: There may be more than one correct option. Marks will be awarded only for<br />
all correct options.<br />
1. How did Varniraj introduce Mulji Bhakta in Piplana? 8<br />
(a) Bhakta Mulji is in constant union with me.<br />
(b) Mulji is very great.<br />
(c) He is my very abode, Akshardham.<br />
(d) He is a satsangi from eternity.<br />
2. Whose personal situation did Swami improve? 66-70<br />
(a) Mavji Mistry<br />
(b) Baauddin<br />
(c) Jasa Bhagat<br />
(d) Hansraj Patel
(3)<br />
3. Whose faults were removed by Gunatitanand Swami? 80<br />
(a) Brahmachari Dharmaswarupanand<br />
(b) Pitambardas<br />
(c) Keshavprasadji Maharaj<br />
(d) Krupanand Swami<br />
SECTION - 3<br />
Q.15 On the basis of the 3rd year Satsang Parichay Examination books, write notes on any<br />
THREE of the following. (20 lines each.) (21 Marks)<br />
1. Fight against imaginery fears and superstitions. (S.C.) OR 38<br />
1. Appointment of sadgurus. (S.C.) OR 119<br />
1. One should be Sahajanandi. (S.C.) OR 126<br />
1. Reception in Bhavnagar. (S.C.) 171<br />
2. Premanand Swami - a poet. (S.R.-II) OR 11<br />
2. Krushnaji Ada - a supporter of Gunatit Gnan (S.R.-II) 67<br />
3. Naja Jogia (K.S.P.) OR 31<br />
3. Galuji (K.S.P.) OR 13<br />
3. Paramchaityanand Swami (K.S.P.) 89<br />
4. Piligrimage at thy feet. (P.B.) OR 14<br />
4. Akshar gnan proclaimed (P.B.) OR 26<br />
4. Bhagatji's magnetic personality. (P.B.) 53<br />
Note : Any three short notes from above list (Q.15) and a few questions from the<br />
questions given above will be asked in the Final Exam to be held on 18 July 2004.<br />
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