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'''Sadhu Gnãnjivandas''' (born [[May 23]], [[1892]] - [[January 23]], [[1971]] in the village of Dhari in [[Gujurat, India]]) was a spiritual leader in [[Hindu]] BAPS movement. He was the Guru of the Bochasanwasi Akshar-Purushottam Sanstha (BAPS) organization during the 1950's and 1960's. |
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Born Jinabhai Vasanji, his parents were Devchandbhai and Puribai Vasanji. From a young age, he had an inclination towards Hindu spirituality. As a result, he chose to become an ascetic and received initiation into the BAPS monkhood with the name Jnanjivandas Swami. |
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Gnãnjivan Swami, popularly known as Yogiji, was well respected for his humble nature and desire to perform service for others. Eventually, his guru Shastriji named him is successor as Guru of BAPS because of his saintly qualities. Affectionately called Yogiji, he oversaw [[BAPS]] at a time of great growth in terms of followers. Although lacking a formal Western education himself, he attracted even the most educated people - including doctors and engineers - to renounce their worldly lives and join the BAPS monkhood. |
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After he passed away, he was succeeded by Pramukh Swami as Guru of the BAPS fellowship. |
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'''The 101 Tales of Wisdom''' - |
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Yogiji spoke in plain words and presented the truths in their original, unadulterated, fresh form. When he spoke, his style was naturally picturesque and his gestures were grand, painting the stories in innocent language and visuals. His devotion and dedication, coupled with his love for academics and authenticity brought out two books containing 469 value tales of Yogiji. |
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Revision as of 22:37, 20 September 2006
Sadhu Gnãnjivandas (born May 23, 1892 - January 23, 1971 in the village of Dhari in Gujurat, India) was a spiritual leader in Hindu BAPS movement. He was the Guru of the Bochasanwasi Akshar-Purushottam Sanstha (BAPS) organization during the 1950's and 1960's.
Born Jinabhai Vasanji, his parents were Devchandbhai and Puribai Vasanji. From a young age, he had an inclination towards Hindu spirituality. As a result, he chose to become an ascetic and received initiation into the BAPS monkhood with the name Jnanjivandas Swami.
Gnãnjivan Swami, popularly known as Yogiji, was well respected for his humble nature and desire to perform service for others. Eventually, his guru Shastriji named him is successor as Guru of BAPS because of his saintly qualities. Affectionately called Yogiji, he oversaw BAPS at a time of great growth in terms of followers. Although lacking a formal Western education himself, he attracted even the most educated people - including doctors and engineers - to renounce their worldly lives and join the BAPS monkhood.
After he passed away, he was succeeded by Pramukh Swami as Guru of the BAPS fellowship.
The 101 Tales of Wisdom - Yogiji spoke in plain words and presented the truths in their original, unadulterated, fresh form. When he spoke, his style was naturally picturesque and his gestures were grand, painting the stories in innocent language and visuals. His devotion and dedication, coupled with his love for academics and authenticity brought out two books containing 469 value tales of Yogiji.