BST Entrance Exam Study Guide Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on the provided BST Entrance Exam Study Guide notes to help students prepare for the exam.

Arti

A prayer with stanzas and/or entire reference's lyrics to recite.

Stuti (New Ashtak)

A prayer with stanzas and/or entire reference's lyrics to recite. (Antaryāmi parātparam hita-karam)

Thal

A prayer with stanzas and/or entire reference's lyrics to recite. (Mare gher Avjo)

Swami ni Vaato

A collection of spiritual teachings and guidance.

Prakat

Always manifest.

Sarvakarta

The all-doer.

Param Muktidata

The bestower of ultimate liberation.

Ekantik Dharma

A specific form of dharma established by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Bhakti

Devotion; protected by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.

Shriman-nirguna-murti

Resplendent murti is full of virtues and devoid of all mayik qualities; whose form is attractive

Bhakti

Devotion and love for God, leading to spiritual liberation.

Maya

Refers to the illusory material world that distracts the jiva from spiritual pursuits and devotion to God.

Vairagya

Renunciation or detachment from worldly pleasures and desires to focus on spiritual goals.

Prathana

Connects one to God, invoking divine help, strength, and guidance in overcoming life’s challenges.

Gnan

Spiritual knowledge and wisdom, which helps in understanding the nature of the Jiva, God, and the universe.

Seva

Service purifies the heart, removes selfishness, and strengthens one’s bond with God and the community.

Murti-puja

The worship of God’s physical form to maintain a connection with Him, develop devotion, and seek blessings.

Aksharrup

Eternally divine, to become aksharrup is the ultimate goal of a devotee in the Swaminarayan tradition.

Gharsabha

Solution to all family problems.

Dasbhav

Always considering oneself as a servant of God and others.

Divyabhav

Seeing everyone with equal respect.

Nirman

No ego (one of the panch vartmans of a sant).

Nissneh

No attachment (one of the panch vartmans of a sant).

Nirlobh

No greed (one of the panch vartmans of a sant).

Nishkam

No lust (one of the panch vartmans of a sant).

Nisswad

No taste (one of the panch vartmans of a sant).

Purushottam

The supreme God, referring to Bhagwan Swaminarayan

Avatarvad

For the liberation of infinite souls, God himself takes birth on earth and reestablishes Ekantik dharma

Ahimsa

Non-Violence: All living things have souls. We should not harm or kill anything - not even mentally.

Pradakshina

A ritual where devotees walk around the deity, signifying reverence, humility, and devotion to God; Also signifying that God is the center of our lives.

Upasana

Pragat, Sarvopari, Sakar, Sarva Karta

Niyam

Rules

Nishchay

Faith

Paksha

Loyalty

Akshardham

Eternal, imperishable abode of God, where liberated souls reside in eternal bliss.

Chesta

23 verses describing the divine form, incidents and actions of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. Sadhus and devotees sing these verses every night.

Shikshapatri

Outlines the code of conduct for devotees, guiding them in their spiritual and moral practices.