| |
Jai Swaminarayan. First of all, we must feel proud that we have accepted Swami Bapa as our guru. If I would meet my friend, I would proudly say "He is our Guru. I say he is the true embodiment of Our Lord Swaminarayan. He has more than 850 saints under his hands. He is famous all over the world. Though he is all around famous, he doesn't even have a bit or a single atom of ego within himself and whatever honour he gets, he introduces Lord Swaminarayan which he has with himself. He has small idol of our Lord called HarikrishnaMaharaj with him and if he is insulted by any envious people, then also he says that whatever has happened, is all due to God's wish." That is why we should be proud of accepting him as our Guru. Jai Swaminarayan.
Pooja Ambasana (15)
Bangalore, INDIA
|
I have talked about Swamishri's greatness to one of my good friends. Itold her that there are miracles and things he has done that are really helpful to the world. I told her some special thing about Swamishri like he prays every single day, he goes help people, he answer's people's question,visits people and he does so many more things than we do and his blessings and his prayers always will work. I know it because he has done that to my brother when he was little my mom had a wish that she wanted Swamishri to bless him and she wrote him a letter and about two weeks he was at my couch giving my brother blessings.He said that one day he is going to be really bright and he gave my brother a mala and told my dad tell him to always say Jai Swaminarayan. He told him to say it 50 or more times in one whole day and he will be blessed.
Rani Patel (12)
Rutherford, UNITED STATES |
| |
|
Jai Swaminarayan,first of all I have spoken to my friend about Swamishri because she got curious about the picture of Swamishri in my desk at school. If I were to describe Swamishri I would say that he is the giver of all.He is the maker of everyone. Swamishri's guru was Yogiji Maharaj. Swamishri inspires us to read all the great scriptures, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharat.We should became Swamishri's true child.
Himani Patel (10)
Gainsville, UNITED STATES
|
Jai Swaminarayan. Pramukh Swami is everything. I tell my friends the greatness of my guru. How he would not look at people’s bad side, he would look at the peoples good side. How he will take all the bad things out of someone’s heart and put good qualities in someone’s hearth. I would tell my friends how many accomplishments he’s made such as mandirs, schools, medical centers, Delhi Akshardham, etc. I would tell them all the good things he has done for so many people. Thank you Bapa. We love you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sumit Joshi (11)
Flushing, UNITED STATES
|
|
|
Bapa is a true friend. I love him greatly. He is my best friend I can ever imagine!Swamishriisour friend and also our guru.Let me tell you a story!One time there was this kid named Akshar. Akshar was sitting next to Bapa. Bapa patted him on the back,soAkshar started patting Bapaonthe back.Lateron,asanto passed by and told him to do dandvats. Meaning since Bapa was giving him blessings so was Akshar by patting him in the back. When Akshar started doing dandvats Bapa stopped him and told the santo that Akshar is my friend so leave him patting me! This is how much Bapa cares about us! He is my best friend!!!
Palak Patel (11)
New York City, UNITED STATES
|
I would describe SwamiBapa to my friends as my role model and would also describe how he has done many incredible feats such as the Akshardham in New Delhi and he made the most Hindu mandirs in world.
Niran Patel (12)
San Jose, UNITED STATES
|
| |
|
Swami is eternal giver of kindness, peace and love. Swami is great inspiration. Swami guides us to help others and take care of people. Swami always prays for us. Swami is a good man - sent from God. Swami protects and loves us.
Michael J (7)
Montville, UNITED STATES
|
You know my guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj? He is the best in the world. He loves kids a lot and is always playing with them too! He goes around the world and meets men and boys. He spreads our sanstha which is Swaminarayan that is Hindu. You know what, he inspires me because he helps us on the right path. That is my guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
Pooja P. (14)
San Jose, UNITED STATES
|
| |
|
Jai Swaminarayan. We might be scared to talk to our friends about our guru, or may be a little embarrassed, but when you think about it, are the Christians scared to display their culture? No! So why should we? You can talk to your friends about how great our guru is. Tell them about how Bapa never holds a grudge, or how he is constantly thinking about Maharaj. You can even invite them to mandir to learn more. We shouldn't be embarrassed because we have found the greatest guru in the world, who will take us to where it matters,Akshardham.
Janki Patel (13)
Chicago, UNITED STATES
|
I would describe Swamishri's greatness to my friends by telling them how much care he has,how much people he talks to in order to make the person better, and how many Mandirs he made.
Tulsi Mistry (10)
Tamarac, UNITED STATES
|
| |
|
Jay Swaminarayan.Now I will tell you about Swami Bapa. Swami Bapa has the sahanshakti. He loves children very much.He tells us ‘bijana bhala ma aapnu bhalu che.’
Manush (11)
Ahmedabad, INDIA
|
Hey yall! Bapa is so awesome. He is ninety and still on his feet making the best of his life. He helps people every chance he gets. He answers all our questions and solves all our question right on the spot. He always says the right answer, and for that we should be grateful. He answers all our letters as soon as he can even though he is always busy. He must get like a million letters. He is always doing something to change the world and make it a better place for us and everyone else. I mean, have you ever seen him doing nothing and just sitting there like we do after school if we're tired. He loves us like his children and never backs out on promises. He never forgets us even after a long time. Bapa is the best person ever!!! He is so awesome. I hope you think so too!
Surta Dave (12)
Irving, UNITED STATES |
| |
|
We all know how great Swamishri is, but it can be difficult to explain to someone else. If I was to tell my friends who Swamishri is, I would start off with saying he is my guru. Next, I would tell them that he is a divine person, with God Himself residing in him. He is the ideal role model because he posses all the extraordinary qualities that everyone should aim for, like compassion, mercy, and humility. SwamiBapa is also a friend. He cares about anyone and everyone and that is what makes him so special.
Roma Gujarathi (13)
Boston, UNITED STATES |
Jai Swaminarayan. Pramukh Swami is a great spiritual leader. He takes very good care of everybody.Bapa never disappoints anyone.Bapa always blesses everyone. I feel that he is always with me. Bhagwan lives in Bapa. Whatever Maharaj does is done by Bapa. Do you wish Bapa lived with you? Then join BAPS.
Sakshi Patel (7)
Hillsboro, UNITED STATES |
| |
|
I love talking about Pramukh Swami Maharaj to my friends. They start up a conversation about Hinduism and how it is a polytheistic religion but I correct them and show them that BhagwanSwaminaryan is the main God. Then I go to Pramukh Swami Maharaj and tell them about him. I tell them he's the leader/head of our sect of Hinduism. Furthermore, I say how the Pope and Bapa are different because most think that he's like the Pope.For example, vicharan, how Bapa goes around the world personally and greets people. I tell them the feats and affection that Bapa has shown and continues to show the world. I feel happy that I have spread Satsang knowledge to my friends at school.
Vinay Trambadia (14)
Edison, UNITED STATES
|
He never differentiates between anyone whether they are rich or poor. He always wishes the happiness of others. He is really very cheerful and every time I see him I can see a different kind of brightness protruding out of his face. He always believes in forgiving people even if they have done a very great mistake or sin. He is not an ordinary person because God resides in him and he resides in our hearts.
Sahaj Avora (12)
Daresalaam, TANZANIA
|
| |
|
We can describe Swamishri as happy and joyful. He helps us in many ways. He improves us with his agnas. He helps everyone no matter how old he or she us. He is the road to Akshardham. Jay Swaminarayan!
Kishan Patel (11)
JERSEY CITY, UNITED STATES |
Jay Swaminarayan! SwamiBapa is gonna become 90, we all feel that he is old now,by the way he has more energy than the young ones cause at this age one cannot even handle themselves while Bapa is handling this huge santha. With small kids he become like them and starts playing and with adults he becomes serious. Still you may not see any dullness on his face. He is always bright and active even after attending to thousands of people,taking the great and hard decisions for the welfare of our santha. We may think the life of a president of a sanstha is very relaxing but that’s not true, this a very hard life and your one wrong decision it may cause a great damage to our sanstha and our guru Hari Shri Pramukh Swami can handle this great santha and that also at this age that’s a very great. We must be proud to say that WE ARE HIS SONS AND DAUGHTERS and must thank god for giving us brith in this satsang. In conclusion I would like to say many more happy returns of the day and I can't bless Bapa but I will wish for Bapas good health and long age. Thank you and Jay Swaminarayan!!!!!!!
Kritika (12)
Manama, BAHRAIN |
| |
|
If I were to tell my friends about Param Pujya Pramukh Swami Maharaj I would say that he loves kids. Swami Bapa will do almost anything for the welfare of children. Also Bapa won't care who you are. Even if you are a homeless person, Bapa will still put a har around your neck. These are the two best thing I like about Bapa and would tell my friends about.
Shreya Patel (10)
Coral Springs, UNITED STATES |
Swamishri's greatness is so big. He helps and cares for everyone. One time a haribhakta had a eyesight problem.The glasses the doctor gave him was not helping him.So Swamishri gave him his own glasses and said,"Tamane a faveche?", he replied, "Ha Bapa a faveche." So then Swamishrisaid,"Laijavo." The santos were shocked and said, "tamane a joichhe ne?"And Swamishri replied,"apadebijalavishu." So this is Swamishri's greatness. Jai Swaminarayan.
Dharik Amin (8)
Orlando, UNITED STATES |
| |
|
Swami Bapa: He is my guru. Not only, he is my teacher, mother, father, friend, etc. Even at the age of 90, he travels all around the world giving his devotees happiness. He is friendly and always spends time with everyone, whether dadas or babies. He is the center of my life and I live for him...Ame sau swaminabalak marishu swamine mate.
Jay Shah (10)
Raleigh, UNITED STATES |
Bapa is the president of BAPS organization. Bapa loves Balaks. He treats everybody equally, rich or poor. Bapa is the role model for simplicity, honesty, humbleness and all the good characteristics. He is an ideal guru. He encourages people to follow their religion in a correct way. He does everything for the good of others. If we have any problem, we can write a letter to him and we will surely get our solution. So far he has replied to 700,000 such letters.
Upsham Naik (8)
North Brunswick, UNITED STATES |
| |
|
| |
|
