Disciples, Saints, Acharya, Temples and Scriptures are explained, along with a brief note on philosophy. Twenty-nine unique personality traits of Bhagwan Swaminarayan are described. The responsibility for any mistakes and for any ideas expressed herein is mine alone. I have already been rewarded in this project by the sheer joy and satisfaction I have derived by being given the opportunity to study various scriptures and books related to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and considered myself fortunate to be a part of this book.
There were many books used for reference as mentioned in bibliography, but the below three books were used extensively and deserve special recognition: 1. Throughout this book, some original terms whose translation cannot convey the intended meaning have been italicized.
The glossary explains each word with a brief definition. This book is the product of the blessings of saints and intense teamwork. In time, his followers not only accepted him as the leader of the ashram but also as the manifestation of deity and called him Swaminarayan. In a first multidisciplinary study of the movement, this volume provides new and vital information about its history, theology, as well as its transnational development, and brings forth current academic research from fields as diverse as the arts, architecture, sociology, and migration studies, among others.
At the tender age of 11, Bhagwan Swaminarayan left His home and began His journey of spiritual revival throughout India. From the Himalayas to Kanyakumari, from Jagganath Puri to Loj and through harsh winters, monsoons and summers, His journey spanned more than 12, Kilometers and lasted for more than seven years.
He endured these conditions barefoot and wearing nothing but a loincloth. He finally settled in Gujarat and became the head of the holy fellowship at the very young age of twenty-one. In less than three decades, He founded the fastest-growing holy fellowship ever, comprising more than saints, female ascetics and over , disciples.
Six magnificent temples were constructed by the holy fellowship and more than scriptures and 30, kirtans were composed.
Most importantly, Bhagwan Swaminarayan was worshipped as Supreme God by hundreds of thousands devotees during His lifetime. If, without any prejudice or preconceived notion, one attempts to evaluate the life and work of Bhagwan Swaminarayan in context of that era, one will invariably be convinced about His Supreme divinity.
We sincerely hope this book will help anyone in do so. This book is a humble attempt to delve into the glory of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. But the growing economic power of India and of the Indian diaspora throughout the world, reveal how little written material is available about Hindus and Christians as they encounter each other outside India. The Meeting of Opposites? This book explores the role of religion in a great number of the South Asian diaspora communities around the world and is unique in its emphasis on religious diversity, both across and within the religious traditions.
Most overviews of Hindu belief and practice follow a history from the ancient Vedas to today. Such approaches privilege Brahmanical traditions and create a sense of Hinduism as a homogenous system and culture, and one which is largely unchanging and based solely on sacred texts. In reality, modern Hindu faith and culture present an extraordinary range of dynamic beliefs and practices. The Language of Haridham lays emphasis on essential elements from the beautiful spiritual language that dictates the harmonious culture established by Guruhari Hariprasad Swamiji.
The explanations provided to describe each concept are a reflection of. An adventure into the heart of spiritual India that could change the way you think and live. Acts of Faith: Journeys to Sacred India is a sensitive and enriching exploration of the essential meaning and inner dynamics of sacred India. Open iBookstore from your device and then search for Vachanamrut. Download the eBook onto your computer and then transfer this file onto your device.
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