PRE-TEST: SATSANG PRAVIN 2

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1 Only for absent examinees: Cut only this front page with the 'bar code' from the answer book and return with form A and form B. BOCHASANWASI SHRI AKSHAR PURUSHOTTAM SWAMINARAYAN SANSTHA SATSANG EXAMINATIONS PRE-TEST: SATSANG PRAVIN 2 JANUARY 2014 Time: 2.00 to 5.00 pm Total Marks: 100 For absent examinees, please return this sheet only. Please do not damage in any way the 'bar code' printed above. Compulsory: To be filled by Examinee only Answer books without the signature of the Class Supervisor will not be considered valid. D D M M Y Y Y Y Birthdate of Examinee Education of Examinee... Class Supervisor should only sign after checking the printed personal details and the compulsory written details above. Signature of Class Supervisor... A few of the questions in this Pre-Test Paper will be asked in the Final Examination to be held on Sunday, 2 March Use the latest editions of the exam books. Please carefully read the following instructions: 1. On the day of the Final Satsang Examinations, all examinees should obtain the signature of the class supervisor on the answer sheet bearing their own personal details only. 2. Figures given on the right hand side indicate the marks for that question. 3. Follow the instructions while answering. Answers crossed out will not be considered valid. Answers will not be considered valid if it is not written in neat and clean hand writing. 4. In Main Exam answers written on extra pages will not be considered valid. 5. Write your answers with either a blue or black pen. Answers written in pencil, or with a red, green or any other coloured pen will not be considered valid. Answers written in more than one coloured ink will not be considered valid. 6. Without the prior permission of the Pariksha Karyalay in Ahmedabad, answer papers written by substitute writers in place of the original candidate will not be accepted. Answer papers with more than one type of handwriting will not be accepted. 7. Examinations taken at unauthorized locations or in which the exam rules have been violated will not be considered valid. 8. Candidates will not be allowed to keep any electronic items, such as, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc. in the examination room. For Moderation Dept. For Moderation Dept. ÕflıÂfi Ï Î ÎÀı applehî ÂOÿ Î_ «ı fl - fiî Question No. (Marks) 1 (9) 2 (9) 3 (8) 4 (6) 5 (5) 6 (5) 7 (8) 8 (6) Question No. (Marks) 9 (9) 10 (9) 11 (8) 12 (6) 13 (4) 14 (8) Marks Obtained Section-1, Total Marks (56) Marks Obtained Section-2, Total Marks (44) Paper Checker's Signature (Signed only after marks awarded)...

2 -2- SECTION 1: KISHORE SATSANG PRAVIN - 4 th Edition, May 2010 Q.1. In the sentences below, state who is speaking to whom and when. (9) 1. Try again. The Satsang shall flourish. Who is speaking?... To whom?... When? Where is your name in this letter? 3. Why are you late today? You are always punctual. Q.2. Give reasons for any THREE of the following. (In 12 lines each.) (9) 1. One can meditate upon God-realized sadhu. 2. Devotees should serve their parents and sick persons. 3. The cultural history of India is interwoven with the history of her places of pilgrimage. 4. God-manifest has graced Jetha Mer's house. ( ) Q.3. Write short notes on the following. (In 12 lines.) (8) 1. Mansi Puja OR 2. Agna ( )...

3 Krupanand Swami OR 4. Rajabhai Q.4. Answer ALL of the following, using one sentence (not just one word) for each answer. (6) 1. Which qualities are responsible for one s spiritual fall and degeneration? On which village Mulji and Krishnaji belonged? 3. What percentage of one s income and under which circumstances should devotees donate to the mandir? 4. Why did brilliant light was spread in the hermitage? 5. What calamity did Somla Khachar face in his familiy? 6. Where and when Maganbhai was born? (Samvat, Month, Tithi) Q.5. Dukh koi mansho nahi... - Complete the Swamini Vato and narrate it. (5)

4 Q.6. From the following sentences choose FIVE correct sentences. (Write the sentence numbers only) (5) Topic: Dosabhai of Bandhia 1. You are beyond the temptations of the mundane life. 2. You are beyond the temptations of the shop. 3. Dosabhai complied with the wishes of Maharaj. He put on the saffron clothes. 4. Dosabhai complied with the wishes of Muktanand Swami. He put on the saffron clothes. 5. Dosabhai was of the Patel community. 6. Dosabhai was of the Bania community. 7. Dosabhai was weighing the carts of sugar. 8. He was a staunch follower of Ramanand Swami. 9. He originally belonged to a place Visnagar. 10. How is my devotee, Dosabhai? Sentence no. Q.7. Complete the following verses. (8) 1. Pachrangi pushpana kashta harta. 2. Vahala tara urma... Chhelada re lol. 3. Maha balvant maya... samju alaukik khyal. 4. Kala maya purush... aham namami. Q.8. Complete the following. (6) 1. Janmangal Stotram: Om Shri Tirthkrute Namaha Om Shri Tapahpriyaya Namaha. 2. Yannamadheya... darshanat. 3. Translate the shlok: Divyakrutitva... sharanam prapadye. SECTION 2: GUNATITANAND SWAMI - 4 th Edition, May 2012 Q.9. In the sentences below, state who is speaking to whom and when. (9) 1. Now that you have become sadhus, you must play your role properly. You should not put your role to shame. Who is speaking?... To whom?... When? This is the house of Deva Kanbi and we are to dine here today. 3. Please send a learned sadhu to our village to defeat the Vedantis and spread Satsang.

5 -5- Q.10. Give reasons for any three of the following. (In 9 lines each.) (9) 1. Gunatitanand Swami has severed the roots of the five senses by his discourses. 2. Brahmanand Swami found it very difficult to part from Shriji Maharaj. 3. Pitambardas experienced the brahmic state. 4. Rama Hati became a disciple. ( ) Q.11. Write concisely on any TWO of the following. (In 12 lines each.) (8) 1. Union with the almighty. 2. Mulji Bhakta s devotion and affection towards God. 3. Affection for devotees. ( )

6 -6- Q.12. Answer ALL of the following, using one sentence (not just one word) for each answer. (6) 1. According to Gopalanand Swami what type of vaidya was Gunatitanand Swami? Which fruit did Gunatitanand Swami give to Tulsi Dave? 3. Who sang bhajans in the assembly at Umreth? 4. Which two devotees would get together to do satsang at the Shiv mandir located between Bhadra and Shekhpat? 5. Instead of the palanquin where did Swami sit? 6. What was Swami doing when the Tarnetar mahant came to Junagadh? Q.13. Write short notes on any one of the following and bring out its moral. (In 12 lines.) (4) 1. Beginning of mandir in Junagadh 2. Who is that Sadguru? 3. Valera Varu practiced satsang boldly and steadfastly. ( )

7 Moral: Q.14. From the given options, place a tick ( ) in the box next to the correct ones. (8) Note: One or more options may be correct. Full marks will be awarded only if all the correct options are chosen, otherwise no marks will be awarded. 1. Humility (1) The devotees came to receive Swami with a silver palanquin. (2) This is a diamond wrapped in rags. (3) Offered sutarfeni to the sadhus. (4) Referred to verses from the Bible. 2. Pragji Bhakta (1) Sat in meditation for nine days. (2) Served without caring for his body for nine years. (3) In the company of Gopalanand Swami for nine years. (4) Mixed lime for the construction of the haveli with his bare feet. 3. Which were the four questions that were asked by Gunatitanand Swami? (1) To perform samadhi. (2) To behave as atma. (3) To serve the ill. (4) To build mandirs. 4. I dwell in you eternally. (1) Mitha vhala kem visaro. (2) Samvat Shriji Maharaj departed to his abode. (3) You should spread my full glory. (4) The divine light of Brahman has faded away. Important Note: Past Papers and their solutions can be downloaded and printed free from the B.A.P.S. Swaminarayan Sanstha's website - link :