<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shastriji Maharaj chapters 7-12</span></div>

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Journey of Dungar: A Spiritual Quest

Welcome to the quiz exploring the inspiring chapters of Shastriji Maharaj's life, where we delve into the remarkable journey of Dungar, later known as Yagnapurushdasji. Challenge yourself with questions that encourage deeper understanding and reflection on his teachings and experiences.

In this quiz, you will:

Test your knowledge of key events
Learn about influential figures in Dungar's life
Explore the teachings of Shriji Maharaj

21 Questions5 MinutesCreated by ReflectingSoul472

Fill in the blank: One day Dungar slipped out of the house and headed for ....... From there he reached.........?

Gondal, Gadadha

Vartal, Surat

Bochasan, Atladra

Junagadh, Chhapaiya

In Surat Mandir to whom did Dhoribhai complain to in order to stop Dungar from returning to Surat?

Vignananand Swami

Acharya Viharilalji Maharaj

Anandpriya Swami

Vinu Bhagat

Acharya Maharaj scolded Dungar and asked him not to come back to Surat. Upon seeing Dungar's dismay, the sevak of the Mandir consoled him, told him not to worry, and advised, "come back after two or three days".

True

False

In Vartal when asked by Acharya Maharaj, Dungar showed what he had learned from the Sadhu's in Surat. He stood up, closed his eyes and chanted the Swaminayarayan Mantra such that Acharya Maharaj was pleased with Dungar's concentration and devotion.

True

False

On which date did Dungar, with the speed of an arrow shooting out of a bow, finally dart off to join his Guru in Surat?

December 1880 (Magshar, Samvat 1936)

December 1882 (Magshar, Samvat 1938)

C. December 1886 (Magshar, Samvat 1942)

Who was Dungar accompanied by on route to the railway station in Boriavi, near Anand?

Vignananand Swami

Dhoribhai

Vitthaldas Sheth

After the festivities in Vadodara, who did Viharilalji Maharaj tell Dungar to travel with in the region of Kanam to help collect donations?

Devanand Brahmachari

Vignananand Swami

Gordhanbhai Kothari

One late night, after bathing in the frigid waters of the Dhadhar River, Dungar's body could not bare the shivering cold and he fell down unconscious.

True

False

Dungar's enthusiasm for seva won the hearts of all, after 3 months he was finally called to Surat. Within how many months did Dungar complete the study of Sarasvat?

One month

Two months

Four months

Six months

Adbhutanand Swami, a Paramhansa from Shriji Maharaj's time, passed away on 15 November 1888 (Kartik sud 5, Samvat 1939). Many sadhus arrived in Vartal to pay their respects during his final rites.

True

False

On 29 November 1882, (Kartik vad 5, Samvat 1939), Viharilalji Maharaj initiated Dungar Bhakta in the Sadhu order and named him Yagnapurushdasji. That evening, Viharilalji Maharaj summoned a learned astrologer to examine the janmakshar of the newly initiated sadhus. Of Yagnapurushdasji, the astrologer revealed, " this sadhu is a manifestation of God in the form of a great yogi. He will be a very great Sadhu."

True

False

In Surat Yagnapurushdasji wondered how Bhagatji Maharaj was able to speak with such spiritual depth and stitch at the same time. Reading His mind, Pragji Bhakta stated a gnani, one who possesses true knowledge, has how many eyes?

Two

Three

Seven

Countless

Accepting Bhagatji Maharaj as his Guru, Yagnapurushdasji would sit before him in the evenings, listening to his teachings late into the night. Unable to hold his enthusiasm, which sadhu would he awake and repeat Bhagatji Maharaj's discourse to until 4am?

Prabhudas Kothari

Vignananand Swami

Gunatitanand Swami

Ramratandas

Fill in the blank: In Surat Bhagatji Maharaj had Vachnamrut........ Read aloud, and explained the concept of becoming Aksharrup and developing firm conviction in Purushottam? From this, Yagnapurushdasji now understood the essence of true upasana.

Gadhada III-17

Sarangpur 5

Loya 12

Vartal 12

In Surat when Vignananand Swami fell ill Yagnapurushdasji personally served him. A few days later, late night in Jeth vad 11 (Ekadashi), when Vignananand Swami left his physical body, everyone saw Shriji Maharaj and His sadhus arriving in a golden chariot.

True

False

On which day did Yagnapurushdasji go to Vartal, taking sanctified relics of Shriji Maharaj which had previously been preserved by Vignananand Swami, and presented them to Vartal Mandir, and pleased Acharya Maharaj?

Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadh sud 11)

Prabhodini Ekadashi (Ashadh sud 11)

Shri Hari Jayanti (Ashadh sud 11)

What item of Shriji Maharaj's did Vignananand Swami have until he passed away and then was given to Yagnapurushdashji, and which upon Bhagatji Maharaj's request was given to Ramratandas?

Book

Khes

Daatan

Charanavind

Fill in the blank: When Acharya Maharaj learned of the situation and that Shriji's Maharaj's Charanavind were no longer with his successor, he queried this with Bhagatji Maharaj, whom in reply stated, "I will give him the very............ Who has imprinted these Charanavind. Thereafter, many sadhus will stay with him, so don't worry.

Woodcarver

Shriji Maharaj

Painter

Vignananand Swami

Shastriji Maharaj chapters 7-12

Journey of Dungar: A Spiritual Quest

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