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Friday, December 22, 2017

Swaminarayan Aarti - Jay Sadguru Swami Aarti HD Video

This Aarti Song is most popular in all Swaminarayan Mandir
This Aarti sung in SwaminarayanGadi mandirs. Aarti is conducted by the singing of a special prayer and the playing of musical instruments. The piece was composed by Muktanand Swami on 5 November 1802.

Shree Swaminarayan Bhagvan Aarti Stuti and Prathna

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Swaminarayan Aarti - Jay Sadguru Swami Aarti History Detail

History of Jay Sadguru Swami Aarti Jay Sadguru Swami or the Swaminarayan Aarti is the aarti sung in SwaminarayanGadi mandirs. Aarti is conducted by the singing of a special prayer and the playing of musical instruments. The piece was composed by Muktanand Swami on 5 November 1802. During aarti a lighted ghee lamp with wicks is waved before murtis, representations of Swaminarayan and other deities. Swaminarayan is believed to be physically manifest in the murti, and several aarti ceremonies are performed throughout the day, allowing devotees to show their devotion. As the murti is not permanently on view for devotees, the aarti is an important opportunity to gain blessings through darshan of a physical manifestation of Swaminarayan. In shikharbaddha mandirs, aarti is performed five times a day according to Vaishnava tradition, while In Hari mandirs, aarti is performed in the morning and evening only.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0015 | Jamone Thal Jivan - જમોને થાળ જીવન

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Sunday, December 10, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0014 | Jamo thaal Jivan - Pramukh Swami Maharaj- જમો થાળ જીવન- પરમ પૂજ્ય સ્વામી મહારાજ

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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Pramukh Swami Maharaj ni Amrutvani - Track 13 | Swaminarayan Satsang

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Monday, December 4, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0012 | Jamone Jamadu Re Jivan- જમોને જમાડું રે જીવન | Jamone Jamadu Re

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BAPS Kirtan 0011 | Avinashi avo re - અવિનાશી આવો રે જમવા | Jamo ne jJamadu Re

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Friday, December 1, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0010 | Vasyo che chogalavalo - વસ્યો છે છોગલાવાળો મારે | Jamo ne Jamadu Re

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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

BAPS Kiratn 0009 | Jamo Jamo Re Mara Jivan - જમો જમો રે મારા જીવન | Jamo ne Jamadu

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BAPS Kirtan 0008 | Janamangal Stotram - જનમંગલ સ્ત્રોત્રમ | Nitya Gaan

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BAPS Kirtan - 0007 | Janamangal Namavali - જનમંગલ નામાવલી | Nitya Gaan

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Sunday, November 26, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0006 | Cheshta - Santvrund - ચેષ્ટા - સંતવૃંદ | Nitya Gaan

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Friday, November 24, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0005 | Cheshta - P.P. Pramukh Swami Maharaj - ચેષ્ટા - પરમ પૂજ્ય પ્રમુખસ્વામી મહારાજ

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0004 | Shayan Aarti - Pado | શયન આરતી - પદો | Nitya Gaan

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0003 | Godi - P.P. Pramukh Swami Maharaj | ગોડી - પરમ પૂજ્ય પ્રમુખસ્વામી મહારાજ

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Sunday, November 19, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0002 | Evening Aarti - Ashtak | સાંજ ની આરતી - અષ્ટક | Nitya Gaan

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Saturday, November 18, 2017

Proud To Be Gujarati: હું ગર્વીલો ગુજરાતી : Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat : Must-watch for every Gujarati

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BAPS Kirtan 0001 | Morning Aarti - Ashtak | સવાર ની આરતી - અષ્ટક | Nitya Gaan

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Thursday, November 16, 2017

Shree Swaminarayan Dhun | BAPS KIRTAN

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

BAPS Kirtan 0015 | Jamone Thal Jivan - જમોને થાળ જીવન

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Monday, November 13, 2017

BAPS Kirtan - 0007 | Janamangal Namavali - જનમંગલ નામાવલી | Nitya Gaan

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Sunday, November 12, 2017

Valam Vadhamna Most Playable Kirtan | BAPS Kirtan

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YOGI AAVO TE RANG BAPS Kirtan Uploas by Baps Satsang

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Man Usiki karo Prarthana BAPS Swaminarayan Bhajan Kirtan

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BHAKTI GEET | JukeBox Audio | Baps Bhakti Bhajan New 2017 Nonstop | Swaminarayan Kirtan Latest

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

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Monday, November 6, 2017

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

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Saturday, November 4, 2017

Pramukh Swami Maharaj ni Amrutvani - Track 6 | Swaminarayan Satsang |Upload By Pramukh Digitals

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Friday, November 3, 2017

PM Modi Attends Silver Jubilee Swaminarayan Celebration of Akshardham, Gujarat

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Pramukh Swami Maharaj ni Amrutvani - Track 5 | Swaminarayan Satsang | Upload by Pramukh Digitals

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Sunday, October 29, 2017

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BHAKTI GEET | Baps Bhajan New 2017 Nonstop | Swaminarayan Kirtan Bhajan Latest | Upload by Pramukh Digitals

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Pramukh Swami Ni Amrutvani Track no-4 | Upload by Pramukh Digitals

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Friday, October 27, 2017

Gujarat ના Popular ગીત પર Kinjal Dave એ અમેરિકા ગોંડુ કર્યુ | Full HD Video Song || USA || America

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Pu. Apurvmuniswami આ દેહથી શું ના થાય પૂજ્ય અપૂર્વમુની સ્વામી

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Garvi re gujarat ma patel vat che tamaro | Alpa Patel

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

MURTI PYARI RE | JUKEBOX | BAPS KIRTAN | Upload By SOLANKI JAIMIN

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Pramukh Swami Maharaj ni Amrutvani - Track 3 | Swaminarayan Satsang

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Shree Shamlaji Vishnu Temple(Outside Temple View), Shamlaji

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Shree Shamlaji Vishnu Temple, Shamlaji(NH 8), Rudardi,Dist. Sabarkantha, Gujarat 383355, India.

Rann Utsav – Celebration of life, festivities and culture of Kutch – Great Gateways

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Great Getaways take you to places for a quick escape on weekends and some destinations that will be good for a second home investment. Magicbricks Now takes a look at some of the most exciting places you can visit in India. Great Getaways takes you to the vibrant ‘Rann Utsav’, which is a celebration of life and festivities on a white barren land. Tune in to the video to experience the vibrant and cultural festival of Kutch

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Sunday, October 22, 2017

Pramukh Swami Maharaj ni Amrutvani - Track 2 | Swaminarayan Satsang | Upload by Pramukh Digitals

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Saturday, October 21, 2017

Shobhe Shri Ghanshyam - Kirtan - JukeBox | Upload by Pramukh Digitals

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6. Mare Lagni Lagi chhe Ghanshyam ni..
7. Juo Shobhanidhi Ghanshyam
8. Sundar var Shungar Karine
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Thursday, October 19, 2017

Colourful Rangoli Designs for Diwali | कंघी से बनाये Rangoli Easy and Innovative Design

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सिर्फ कंघी, आटा छलनी और अपनी उंगलियों से बनाएं रंगोली | Colourful Rangoli Designs Easy and Innovative using chalni, comb and fingers for Diwali.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

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Monday, October 16, 2017

Swaminarayan Kirtan | Prabhatiya - Sanehi Shri Ghanshyam ne Khama | Upload by Pramukh Digitals

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Sunday, October 15, 2017

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Bhakti Karata Chhute Maaaro Praan | Swaminarayan Bhajan | Upload By BAPS Bhajans/kirtans

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Hala Hala Ghanshyam | Halardu | Lori | Pramukh Swami Maharaj | Upload by Bhaktesh Mevawala

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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Monday, October 9, 2017

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Sunday, October 8, 2017

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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Bhagwan Swaminarayan, in Vachanamrut Jetalpur 5, highlights one message: "There is nothing greater than worshipping God."

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Monday, October 2, 2017

Shobhe Shree Ghansyam Most Playable Kirtan- | BAPS Kirtans | JukeBox | Swaminarayan bhajans

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Sunday, October 1, 2017

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Saturday, September 30, 2017

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

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Monday, September 25, 2017

BAPS Satsang 2017 | Sahan kare te shanti pame Pravachan By Pujya Brahmavihari Swami

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પ્રમુખ સ્વામી મહારાજ કોણ છે? - Who is Pramuk Swami Maharaj?

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Pramukh Swami's Work

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“In the good of others lies our own...”

This maxim by Pramukh Swami Maharaj is not only an inspiring call for all humanity, but also reflects the spirit of his services to man and society. Acclaimed as a unique and rare holy soul of India, Pramukh Swami Maharaj was born on 7 December 1921 in the village of Chansad, Gujarat. He is the fifth successor in the illustrious spiritual tradition of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830) who established the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj was born in the village of Chansad, 12 km from Vadodara in Gujarat on 7 December, 1921. Known as Shantilal in his childhood, he was wedded to devotion from a young age. His parents, Motibhai and Diwaliben Patel, were adherents of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. Shastriji Maharaj had discerned the potential of young Shantilal from the very day he initiated him as a disciple.

While studying in 6th grade, Shantilal received the call from guru Shastriji Maharaj to renounce his home. With the blessings of his parents, he left home at the age of 18 and was initiated by Shastriji Maharaj in January 1940 and was renamed as Sadhu Narayanswarupdas.

For 11 years, Narayanswarupdas served under guru Shastriji Maharaj. During the initial years, he toured with him and studied Sanskrit and the shastras. He excelled in studies but had to discontinue them to serve in the mandir-building activities. In 1943, he played an important role in the construction work of the mandir in Atladra. From 1946-1950, he was given the responsibility of Kothari of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Sarangpur.

In a relatively short span of time, despite his young age, Narayanswarupdas had coped admirably in fulfilling the duties entrusted to him. His willingness to sincerely obey the instructions of Shastriji Maharaj won him the Guru’s total confidence. In 1950, when he was only 28 years old, Shastriji Maharaj appointed him as President (Pramukh) of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) in his own place. From then on, he began to be known as Pramukh (President), and so the popular name of Pramukh Swami emerged. Before Shastriji Maharaj passed away in 1951, he instructed Pramukh Swami to work under Yogiji Maharaj.

For the next 20 years, the young disciple served Yogiji Maharaj with the same zeal and obedience as he had for his predecessor. Pramukh Swami inspired, never through orders or commands, but through personal example and commitment.

On 23 January 1971, Yogiji Maharaj left this world. Pramukh Swami, the perfect disciple, became Pramukh Swami Maharaj to fulfil the role of the perfect spiritual master. Over the past 40 years, under his able leadership and guidance, BAPS has become a global socio-spiritual organization. What was, over 100 years ago, a small institution with a few hundred devotees and a handful of sadhus, is now a dynamic worldwide organization with over 1100 mandirs, over 3,850 centres, 17,500 weekly satsang assemblies (children, youth and devotees), over 1000 sadhus and a million followers spread in five continents.

The Swaminarayan Akshardham complexes at New Delhi and Gandhinagar have won international acclaim and renown as centres which reflect India’s ancient history and culture, and inspire universal ideals.
Outside India, he has instilled fresh pride for Sanatan Dharma among all Hindus by building traditional mandirs, based on ancient Vedic architectural principles in London, Nairobi, Houston, Chicago, Toronto and Atlanta.

Also, the spectacular Cultural Festivals of India held in London in 1985 and New Jersey in 1991 were a success in portraying our timeless cultural heritage.

Out of his compassion for humanity, he has made over 17,000 village, town and city visits and sanctified over 250,000 homes in India and abroad. He has read and replied to over 700,000 letters, and personally counselled over 810,000 people.

A whole array of activities flourish under Swamishri’s guidance: social (famine relief and disaster relief works), educational (literacy campaigns, youth hostels), ecological (tree planting, well recharging, recycling projects), medical (diagnostic camps, blood donation), moral (anti-addiction drives), cultural (child and youth development), and spiritual.

Swamishri himself leads an austere life, without personal gains or comforts. Possessing nothing, asking for nothing, wanting nothing, he goes around giving his all. Despite his age, he travels from tiny tribal huts to modern metropolitan cities all over the world, to promote morality and spirituality. At his tender word, thousands have left addictions and walked the path of God.

His striking humility, profound wisdom and simplicity have touched many. His love for mankind and respect for all religions weaves a fabric of cultural unity, interfaith harmony and universal peace.
The sole reason behind his unique success is a deep, fluent communion with Bhagwan Swaminarayan and his gurus.

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Pramukh Swami's Life

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THE CHILDHOOD YEARS…

Pramukh Swami Maharaj was born in a very small village called Chansad on 7 December 1921 (Magshar sud 8, Vikram Samvat 1978). His father’s name was Motilal Prabhudas Patel, and his mother’s name was Diwaliba Patel, who came from the village of Menpur. Motibhai was in regular contact with Shastriji Maharaj, while Diwaliba’s family had been satsangis since the time of Bhagatji Maharaj. Motibhai and Diwaliba decided to name their child Shantilal, meaning peace. Shantilal had nine siblings, of whom four passed away at a young age. Shantilal was the youngest. Shantilal started doing daily puja from the age of seven. His first puja was presented to him by Nana Akshar Swami.

As a child, young Shantilal excelled in his studies. When he began studying in Padra, a village 6 km from Chansad, he would insist on getting there early. His childhood friend, Ambalalbhai, recalls, “I used to be lazy, but Shantilal would always insist that we left on time. We would both take a long time in cycling but when it came to hills I would stop cycling and let Shantilal pull me uphill. He would happily cycle away without a single complaint.”

After some time Motibhai bought Shantilal a secondhand ‘Hercules’ cycle for Rs. 16. Shantilal daily cycled to school, carrying his lunchbox and water bottle. Shantilal’s lunch was a humble one. Dhebra, vada, gadipuri and pickles was the daily menu. This simple menu meant that less time was spent in eating and thinking of food and more time was spent studying.

After school hours, Shantilal spent his free time at one of three mandirs: Hanuman Gadhi Mandir, Satyanarayan Mandir and Swaminarayan Mandir. It was at the Swaminarayan Mandir that Shantilal would sit and listen to Haridas Bawaji’s tales of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Listening to these tales made Shantilal want to go to these places with his best friend, coincidentally also called Shantilal.

As well as studies, singing bhajans and offering bhakti, Shantilal loved sports. Cricket and swimming in particular were his favourite. Cricket was introduced to the village of Chansad by a government worker called Ramlal. He had bought a bat, ball and stumps and taught the children how to play. Roughly a year later, Ramlal was transferred elsewhere and he took the equipment with him. The children decided to get together and raised Rs. 500, quite a substantial sum in those days, for new equipment. All the children appointed Shantilal and Shankarlal to go to Vadodara to buy the equipment.

As they were getting ready to leave, a youth from Bhaili, the neighbouring village, approached Shantilal with a letter from Shastriji Maharaj, addressed to his father, Motibhai. Shantilal showed the letter to his parents. In the letter Shastriji Maharaj had instructed that Shantilal be sent to become a sadhu. Motibhai was reminded of the time when Shastriji Maharaj gave the infant Shantilal vartman and said, “He is ours. Please make sure to give him to us when the time is right.” That time had arrived. Without tears or anguish, his parents accepted guru Shastriji Maharaj’s wish and Shantilal immediately left.

At the age of 18 Shantilal embarked on a new chapter in his life.

TRANSITION INTO SADHU LIFE

Shantilal joined Nilkanth Swami and Ghanshyam Swami, two of Shastriji Maharaj’s sadhus, and accompanied them to the village of Sakarada and then to Bochasan. After a few days of travelling with Nirgundas Swami, Shantilal met Shastriji Maharaj in Ahmedabad. Shastriji expressed his wish, “In the morning, I want to initiate you as a parshad.” Thus, on the auspicious day of 22 November 1939 (Kartik sud 11, V.S. 1996) Shantilal became Shanti Bhagat.

Shanti Bhagat had one wish – to learn English. Initially, Shastriji Maharaj had said that he could learn from Khengarjibhai, a learned devotee in Ahmedabad. However, Shastriji Maharaj changed his mind and told Shanti Bhagat that for a sadhu it is better to learn Sanskrit rather than English. Shanti Bhagat accepted his guru’s wish straight away and went to Bochasan to study.

One day, Shastriji Maharaj tested the newly initiated Hariswarup Swami and Shanti Bhagat. He asked them to recite the eight forms of the word ‘Rama’. Shanti Bhagat recited them fluently, but Hariswarup Swami had trouble. Pleased by young Shanti Bhagat’s performance, Shastriji Maharaj told Hariswarup Swami, “When he becomes a sadhu this Shanti will look after the Sampradaya.”

Some weeks later, Shastriji Maharaj decided to give Shanti Bhagat the bhagvati diksha. On the morning of 10 January 1940 (Posh sud 1, V.S. 1996) Yogiji Maharaj performed the mahapuja in the Akshar Deri in Gondal. Shastriji Maharaj performed the initiation rites and decided that Shanti Bhagat be named Narayanswarupdas, explaining, “He is the very form of Narayan.” He then told Yogiji Maharaj to bless Narayanswarup Swami so that he acquires virtues like his.

Narayanswarup Swami then continued his studies first in Gondal and then in Bhadran with a group of other sadhus. While studying Sanskrit, they would also beg for alms in the streets of the village and serve in the mandir.

Impressed by his sharp intellect, management skills and saintliness, Shastriji Maharaj appointed Narayanswarup Swami as the Kothari of Sarangpur Mandir in 1946. He fulfilled this responsibility until 1950.

Shastriji Maharaj had a special affection for Narayanswarup Swami and fondly called him ‘Naranda’. Once, Shastriji Maharaj fell ill in Sarangpur and casually remarked that if Naranda were there he would get better. Receiving this news in Atladra, young Naranda immediately left for Sarangpur, despite the heavy rains. Hanging off a train in the pouring rain for 100 km and then walking another 11 km from Botad station in the mud, potholes and flooded terrain, Narayanswarup Swami arrived in Sarangpur to the delight of guru Shastriji Maharaj.
APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF BAPS
As the years passed, under the guidance of Shastriji Maharaj, Narayanswarup Swami earned the respect of all through his saintliness and skills. His adherence to niyams was par excellence.

Thus, Shastriji Maharaj decided to appoint the 28-year-old Narayanswarup Swami as President of BAPS in his place.

However, Narayanswarup Swami did not wish for such honour, but, because it was his guru’s wish he reluctantly accepted the responsibility. Others felt that he was too young for such a post, but Shastriji Maharaj boldly stated, “I have never taken a decision in my life that I have regretted.” So, on 21 May 1950, at Amli Vali Pol in Ahmedabad, Shastriji Maharaj draped Narayanswarup Swami in a chadar – a symbol of his appointment as President (Pramukh) of BAPS.

On this occasion Pramukh Swami pledged, “Today, before my guru and this whole gathering, I promise that I will fulfil my responsibility properly. Without caring for myself, I will remain loyal to this Sanstha and fulfil my duty to you.”

IN THE PRESENCE OF YOGIJI MAHARAJ

On Vaishakh sud 4, V.S. 2007 (1951 CE) at 10.50 a.m., Shastriji Maharaj shed his mortal frame having handed over all responsibilities to Yogiji Maharaj. Shastriji Maharaj had left all administrative dealings to Pramukh Swami Maharaj who wholeheartedly accepted Yogiji Maharaj as his guru and did not take any decision without his consent.

Hence, because of Yogiji Maharaj’s love and Pramukh Swami’s hard work, the future of BAPS was bright.
For Pramukh Swami, being president also meant pulling carts full of stones, washing dishes, serving meals to devotees, and looking after farmlands and cowsheds. Night or day, bad weather or good, ill or well, Pramukh Swami relentlessly continued his duties with one goal: to please his guru. He often says, “My thoughts never differed from Yogi Bapa’s.”

Yogi Bapa personally arranged the celebration of Pramukh Swami’s 48th birthday in Mumbai. During this celebration Yogiji Maharaj revealed Pramukh Swami’s greatness to all, “Shastriji Maharaj has appointed him as president, so everyone should follow Pramukh Swami’s agna. He is the form of Shastriji Maharaj – there is no difference between the two…”

Yogiji Maharaj often spoke of Pramukh Swami’s glory and said that his wish of making 700 sadhus would be fulfilled by Pramukh Swami. (This came true in 2003 on Yogiji Maharaj’s 111th birthday when the 700th sadhu was initiated.)

Once, Harshadbhai Dave, a senior devotee from the time of Shastriji Maharaj, asked Yogiji Maharaj what would happen to them in his absence. Yogiji Maharaj smiled and said, “Look to Pramukh Swami now. He will give you much more happiness than I have. Pramukh Swami is my everything.”

Then, on 23 January 1971 Yogiji Maharaj shed his mortal frame. Thereafter, the presence of Pramukh Swami Maharaj gave everyone great strength.

PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ – PRAGAT BRAHMASWARUP
From the time he had become a sadhu, till the passing away of Yogiji Maharaj, Pramukh Swami had always lived in the footsteps of his gurus and served under them devotedly. Yogiji Maharaj had often indicated that Pramukh Swami would be his successor as guru of BAPS. Sadguru Santvallabh Swami, a loyal disciple of Shastriji Maharaj and beloved of Yogiji Maharaj, was the first to proclaim Pramukh Swami Maharaj as the new guru. To please his gurus and continue the work they had begun, he engaged in intense, tireless vicharan. So intense, that just reading about it makes one breathless. For ten years, Swamishri, as everyone respectfully called him, followed a schedule full of exertion and difficulties. There were problems with transportation, and other logistics, yet he still travelled to see every devotee he could and sanctify their home.

The following was the typical daily schedule for Swamishri:
5.30 a.m. – wake up, bathe, etc.
6.30 a.m. – puja, daily reading, arti, katha
7.30 a.m. – breakfast
8.00 a.m. – padhramanis begin
Lunch would be at anytime after 12.30 p.m.
3.00 p.m. – rest and bathe
3.30 p.m. – move to a new village
4.00 p.m. – welcome sabha
5.00 p.m. – padhramanis
7.00 p.m. – evening arti
9.00 p.m. – sabha
12.00 midnight – chesta, meet devotees
12.30 to 1.00 a.m. – sleep

This was the schedule he followed for 10 years, during which he made a total of 6,464 village, town and city visits – an average of 2 villages a day. He accomplished such hectic vicharan in bullock-carts, rickety cars and hazardous rickshaws! Even when observing a nirjala fast or suffering from fever, he would complete the padhramanis arranged.

Upto 2007, Pramukh Swami Maharaj has travelled all through India and completed 27 overseas satsang tours (including three with Yogiji Maharaj, in 1955, 1960 and 1970). Swamishri has visited over 45 countries, including: UK, USA, Canada, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Dubai, Abu Dabhi, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Israel, Egypt and others.

As a result of his constant travels there has been a tremendous increase in the number of BAPS satsang centres and mandirs. Since 1971, Swamishri has consecrated 30 shikharbaddh mandirs and over 1000 hari mandirs in India, England, USA, Canada, East Africa, South Africa and other countries.

PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ IS FOR ALL
Amid all his hectic vicharan, building mandirs and hosting huge celebrations, Pramukh Swami Maharaj has still reached out to thousands of individuals. He has taken an active role in resolving the problems of devotees.

Swamishri has also immediately responded to the needs of society during famines, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters by arranging for necessary relief aid. Swamishri’s compassion is matchless and reaches all regardless of age, gender, status, caste or creed.

His selfless love for all devotees, young and old, has won their hearts such that they dedicate themselves by observing his wishes. Thousands avoid TV, movies and all vices. Many youths are inspired to renounce this world, and today, there are over 900 BAPS sadhus who have dedicated their lives in the service of God, guru and society.

SWAMISHRI’S TRUE IDENTITY
Pramukh Swami Maharaj isn’t like us, although he may seem so. He isn’t human, but divine. He guides us on how to thoroughly practice satsang into our lives. Swamishri’s life is an example of how an ideal devotee of God should live. Pramukh Swami Maharaj has built more than 1,100 mandirs, initiated over 900 sadhus, made over 17,000 city, town and village visits in India and overseas, replied to over 760,000 letters and personally counselled over 810,000 people. His social work is extensive, yet there is more to Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The more one realizes his works, the more one discovers that his true identity is still beyond that. Swamishri has a constant rapport with Bhagwan Swaminarayan, and he can free us of all faults and worldly attachments and bless us with the divine happiness of Akshardham.

So, who is Pramukh Swami Maharaj? Pramukh Swami Maharaj is the Ekantik Satpurush, the manifest form of Aksharbrahman and a key to attaining liberation.

No human language can do the fullest justice while praising the greatness of this divine entity. The more one tries to describe his immensely noble character the more one feels that it is not enough.

Source-http://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheCurrentSpiritualGuru-PramukhSwamiMaharaj/His-Life.aspx