Nilkanth Charitra chapters 53-56
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Test your knowledge of the captivating chapters 53-56 of the Nilkanth Charitra. This quiz covers key events, characters, and teachings that shaped the story of Nilkanth Varni and his spiritual journey.
Challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions that delve into:
- The significance of rituals and diksha
- Historical context and teachings
- Important figures like Ramanand Swami
Fill in the blanks: When the jamadar arrived, …………………. Was sitting on a mattress spread over a raised dais and was resting against a pillow as he explained the glory of ……………………….
Muktanand Swami, Ramanand Swami
Ramanand Swami, Nilkanth Varni
Nilkanth, Ramanand Swami
Due to whose grace did the jamadar experience samadhi during Ramanand Swami’s discourse?
Nilkanth
Atmanand Swami
Ramanand Swami
Fill in the blank: Whilst in samadhi, the jamadar saw infinite muktas and also ………………………. Standing and praying to Nilkanth Varni.
Ramanand Swami
Atmanand Swami
Muktanand Swami
After experiencing samadhi the jamadar exclaimed, “How is it that amongst you Hindus, the preceptor sits on a higher seat and God sits on a lower seat?”
True
False
Fill in the blank: In response to the jamadar’s question on Hindu tradition being improper, Ramanand Swami replied by saying, “Sage ………………. Used to sit on a high seat, while Bhagwan Ramchandra sat down beside him.”
Vashishtha
Valmiki
Pashuram
After Ramanand Swami had explained the ancient tradition that the jamadar had questioned, the latter bowed to Nilkanth and nodding his head in bewilderment, departed.
True
False
Nilkanth had bowed to Ramanand Swami and said, “Swamiji‚ you are my father and mother. You alone are my guru.” This happened before Nilkanth asked Ramanand Swami for a specific type of diksha.
True
False
Which diksha did Nilkanth ask Ramanand Swami to give him?
Parshad diksha
Gurumantra
Maha-diksha
In the yagnashala, Ramanand Swami placed a garland around Nilkanth’s neck. He applied chandlo and tilak on the young celibate’s forehead.
True
False
What were the two names that Ramanand Swami gave Nilkanth in the yagnashala?
Surjudas and Sahajanand Swami
Sahajanand Swami and Narayan Muni
Narayan Muni and Sarjudas
Fill in the blanks: After giving Nilkanth 2 new names, Ramanand Swami gave him this precept: “Oh Sahajanand‚ observe religion and inspire all others to observe the same. Redeem all the ……………… living on earth and propagate the significance of offering ………….. with God’s greatness.”
Atmas, shuddh bhakti
Muktas, bhakti
Jivas, bhakti
On the day that Nilkanth received diksha from Ramanand Swami, Ramanand Swami felt really relaxed. It looked as if he was absorbed in the darshan of Sahajanand Swami. Everyone else too was impressed and absorbed in the divine form of the newly initiated Sahajanand Swami.
True
False
Nilkanth Varni asked Ramanand Swami to give him maha-diksha on what date?
Prabodhini Ekadashi (Magsar sud 11) of Samvat year 1857 (28 October 1800).
Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartik sud 10) of Samvat year 1857 (28 October 1800).
Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartik sud 11) of Samvat year 1857 (28 October 1800).
Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartik sud 11) of Samvat year 1858 (16 November 1801).
Complete the sentence: For Nilkanth Varni’s diksha, Ramanand Swami called for musicians who could play the …………………
Dhol‚ nagara and sharnai
Dhol, shanai and nagara
Dhol‚ transa and sharnai
One year after Nilkanth had taken maha-diksha, who said to whom? “I want to relinquish the gadi of this Satsang. Whom do you think I should install?”
Ramanand Swami to Muktanand and Atmanand Swami
Muktanand Swami to Ramanand Swami and other devotees
Ramanand Swami to sadhus and devotees
Ramanand Swami to devotees
One year after Nilkanth had taken maha-diksha, who said to whom? “You have given expression to the wish I cherish most. Let us therefore begin preparations for the installation.”
Ramanand Swami to devotees
Ramanand Swami to devotees and sadhus
Ramanand Swami to Muktanand Swami
Ramanand Swami to Nilkanth
Ramanand Swami had invitations sent to all his disciples and instructed them to not miss the installation ceremony. Ramanand Swami, thereafter, asked Mayaram Bhatt to make arrangements for the Brahmins and the yagna rituals. Hirjibhai was entrusted with the work of purchases.
True
False
In Jetpur, on Kartik sud 11 (Prabodhini Ekadashi) of Samvat year 1858 (16 November 1801), what was taking place?
Maha-diksha of Nilkanth Varni
Sahajanand Swami was appointed as head of the Fellowship
An annakut for the Diwali festival was arranged
Before Sahajanand Swami asked for 2 boons, whose Jai did the whole mandap in Jetpur resound to?
Victory to Laxminarayan Dev
Victory to Radha-Krishna Dev
Victory to Shri Sahajanand Swami Maharaj
Which village did Ramanand Swami go to when he decided he no longer wants to be in this body and so became ill?
Jetpur
Faneni
Piplana
Shekhpat
When did Ramanand Swami go to Akshardham?
17 December 1800 (Magshar sud 13, Samvat 1857)
16 December 1801 (Magshar vad 13, Samvat 1858)
17 December 1801 (Magshar sud 13, Samvat 1858)
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