Pramukh Swami Maharaj, or Swamishri, is the fifth successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. He was born on December 7, 1921 (8 Magshar sud, Samvat 1978) in the small town of Chansa in Vadodara district. His childhood name was shantilal. Motibhai Patel, his father, a farmer, and his mother's name was diwaliba. They were pious and faithful disciples of Shastriji Maharaj.
From the beginning there was a divine radiance in the eyes of Shantilal. Shantilal usually go for darshan to the Swaminarayan Mandir in Chansa daily. His association with Shastriji Maharaj and sadhus, when they reached Chansa, strengthening its affiliation and love for satsang.
If Shantilal was 17 years old received a letter from Shasrtiji Maharaj, instructing him to come over to meet with him to become a sadhu. On 22 November 1939, Maharaj was Shastrini Shantilal The Parsha in amblyopia Diksha Vali-Pol in Ahmedabad. On January 10, 1940, he was given the habit began in ocher and Bhagvati in Goldal Diksha. Shastriji Narayanswarupdas Swami Maharaj appointed him. Soon his austerity, renunciation, tolerance, patience, purity and devotion to the guru of flowering and revealed his pure holiness. He received divine grace and absolute confidence Shastriji Maharaj. In 1950, shastriji Maharaj, with great foresight, appointed the 28 year old Swami Narayanswaurupdas as the President of the BAPS.
Shastriji Maharaj died in 1951 and was succeeded Yogiji Maharaj.
During the next twenty years Pramukh Swami served under the instruction and the blessing of Guru Maharaj Yogini. In 1971 and died Yogiji Maharaj Pramukh Swami Maharaj sontinue happened to their mission.
Swamishri most outstanding quality is his humility. Speak from the heart, with low added cost. Speak from the heart, with low added cost. No owner claims all he has inspired. His mantra is for the good of others is our own and the happiness of others remains our own with this ideal. Swamishri works for the good of all.
In his presence we experience a sensation of warmth and serenity. Pramukh Swami Maharaj universal appeal as a great spiritual teacher is in its austerity, renunciation, dedication and devotion to God superme.
Another unique aspect of his life is his tireless Vichada. Regardless of the physical discomfort that travels continuously for the benefit of society. He taught people to live a life free of addictions and vices, and dedicated to spirituality. Receives hundreds of letters asking for guidance and blessing.
Under his guidance and inspiration of the BAPS performs many environmental education. Medical, social, humanitarian, cultural, moral, and spiritual activities. Pramukh Swami Maharaj always relased in the various activities it undertakes. The secret of happiness and inner peace lies in his supreme devotion to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and his guru
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