About

Swaminarayan was born on 28 December 1805 in Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat, India. He was the 21st Tirthankara of the Swaminarayan Sampraday and the founder of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha.

• He was born to a devout Vaishnava family and was named Muni Krishna Vishwaresh.
• At the age of 5, he began to exhibit extraordinary spiritual abilities, including the ability to heal the sick and perform miracles.
• He received his spiritual name, Swaminarayan, at the age of 12.

Achievements

Swaminarayan achieved numerous spiritual and philosophical milestones during his lifetime, including:

• The establishment of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha.
• The creation of the Akshar Purushottam Swami Sanstha's scriptures, including the Bhagwan Darshan.
• The compilation of the Swaminarayan Sodhi.

Philosophy

Swaminarayan's philosophy, known as Darshan, emphasizes the importance of devotion, selfless service, and the pursuit of spiritual knowledge.

• The concept of Akshar Purushottam Swami, which refers to the ultimate reality and the source of all creation.
• The importance of devotion to the divine and the cultivation of virtues such as compassion, forgiveness, and self-control.
• The pursuit of spiritual knowledge through the study of scriptures and the practice of meditation and self-inquiry.

Legacy

Swaminarayan's legacy continues to inspire and guide millions of devotees around the world, including:

• The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, which has spread across the globe and has millions of followers.
• The compilation of the Swaminarayan Sodhi, which is a comprehensive collection of his teachings and writings.
• The continued practice and devotion of his teachings, which remain relevant and meaningful to devotees today.