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The name given to the collection of Swaminarayan’s sermons is “Vachanamrut,” a compound word derived from two Gujarati words: vachan (vacan), meaning “words,” and amrut (amṛta), meaning “immortalising nectar.” [5]: 73 Thus, Vachanamrut translates to “immortalising ambrosia in the form of words,” as it is believed that Swaminarayan's teaching in this scripture deliver ...
Swaminarayan then asked his disciples to do Katha of Satsangi Jivan. Volume 1 narrates the prologue and the circumstances leading to Swaminarayan taking birth. [ 4 ] This volume then goes on to speak of His childhood, His journey across India as a teenager and the meeting of Swaminarayan (then known as Neelkanth Varni) with his guru, Ramanand ...
They preach the philosophy and lifetimes of Swaminarayan and encourage people to follow a pious and religious life. [29] Swaminarayan has stated in the Vachanamrut that the association of Satpurush (true saints/devotees) opens the path to salvation. In 1999, the Ahmedabad Gadi had 765 male ascetics and the Vadtal Gadi 1468 male ascetics. [30]
Premanand Swami (1784–1854) was a prominent saint, poet, and musician of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya and one of Swaminarayan's most celebrated paramhansas. [1] [2] Known for his devotional poetry and musical compositions, Premanand Swami played a significant role in shaping the literary and musical traditions of the Swaminarayan movement.
Year Movie Songs Music director Note Ref(s) 1956: Tenali Raman: Chittu Pole Mullai Mottuppole: Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy [5]Aadum Kalaiyellam Paruva: Thennavan Thaai Nattu Singaarame
Katha (or Kathya) is an Indian style of religious storytelling, performances of which are a ritual event in Hinduism. It often involves priest -narrators ( kathavachak or vyas ) who recite stories from Hindu religious texts , such as the Puranas , the Ramayana or Bhagavata Purana , followed by a commentary ( Pravachan ).
Swaminarayan (IAST: Svāmīnārāyaṇa; 3 April 1781 – 1 June 1830), also known as Sahajanand Swami, was a yogi and ascetic believed by followers to be a manifestation of Krishna [2] [3] [4] or the highest manifestation of Purushottama, [5] [6] around whom the Swaminarayan Sampradaya developed.
Swaminarayan Mandir Vasna Sanstha (SMVS) [1] is a Hindu denomination within the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. It was founded in 1987 by Devnandandasji Swami, usually addressed as HDH Bapji [ 2 ] by his devotees and followers, [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It propagates the preaching and teaching of Swaminarayan [ 5 ] as explained by Jivanpran Abajibapashri.