Bhagwan Swaminarayan: The Story of His Life

by Yogi Trivedi

Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830 CE) is hailed by many as one of the greatest social reformers of early modern India, and by millions more as the Supreme Being incarnate. Bhagwan Swaminarayan (Sahajanand Swami) changed the social and religious landscape of the Indian subcontinent in just under 50 years. Today, the Swaminarayan Sampraday is a widely recognized bhakti sampraday. This brilliantly-crafted narrative familiarizes the reader with the life and work of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the bhakti milieu of 19th century Gujarat. The author draws from various Sanskrit, Braj and Gujarati texts and colonial sources, presenting the first such detailed, yet accessible account of Bhagwan Swaminarayan in English. The stories presented aim to provide an account of Bhagwan Swaminarayan's life for various audiences, one in which historicity, public memory, and faith coexist.

648 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Manas Joshi · Rating 5 out of 5]

supremely outstanding.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

about His Lila Charitra [real/true version] based on historical, cultural, social, and personal interactions from the scriptures and 18th century English people who ruled India at the time!! He is our God and there are so much evidence in our Hindu shastras that supports this fact (: (: (;

[Shrey Jariwala · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is an in-depth work of the events that took place and the life of Purna Purushottam Narayan Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
It very well showcases the humility and the supremacy of Bhagwan. I recommend it to every spiritual seeker as it is the guiding light in the world of ignorance.
It will teach one to live with principles based on TRUTH.
I appreciate the efforts of the author. Thank you for the exceptional experience reading.