Bhumanand Swami

Bhumanand Swami was born as Rupjibhai in VS 1852 in a town called Keshiya near Jamnagar.  His father was called Ramjibhai and his mother was called Kuverbai, his family name was Kadiya Rathod.  

Brahmanand Swami

Ladudanji started studying at the age of seven by Pandit Shiv Shankar Upadhyaya. His parents decided to send their son to Bhuj for further studies as Bhuj was recognised for its education. The parents were worried how to send him as he was too young to go alone.

Devanand Swami

One day Devidan's father had to go out so he left Devidan in charge of the Shiva mandir. Lord Shiva apeared from the Murti and asked what He can do for Devidan.

Gopalanand Swami

Khushal Bhatt was married, but was not attached. He was very intellectual thus helping him learn Sanskrit and acquiring religious knowledge. Later on, he moved to Dabhoi where he set up a school and taught young Brahmins.

Gunatitanand Swami

Gunatitanand Swami was born as Mul Sharma in VS 1841, in the town of Bhadra in Gujarat.  His father was called Bhodanath and his mother was called Sakarba.   He always saw the divine image of the Lord.  For about 40 years he stayed as Mahant at Junagadh Temple.  He died in VS 1923 in Gondal.

Muktanand Swami

Muktanand's jivan charitra is a prime example of how to do bhakti of Lord Shree Swaminarayan. His contributions to the Swaminarayan Sampradaya are too many to describe. He was one of the five Sadgurus who compiled the memorable words of Shree Hari in Vachnamrut.

Nishkulanand Swami

Lalji's family were very religious. They were the devotees of Atmanand Swami, Guru of Ramanand Swami. He spent most of his time serving Ramanand Swami and also at night travel to Bhadra and had discussion with Mulsharma.

Nityanand Swami

Dinmani Sharma's family were very rich. He went Kashi to learn and acquire knowledge from Jagjit Pandit. He wanted darshan of Lord Swaminarayan and to acquire this, he proceeded towards Badrinath. On the way, he joined other pilgrims and found no joy there. He then went to Jugnathpuri and done his pilgrimage but still could not find any happiness.

Premanand Swami

Premanand Swami was born as Hathiram in the town of Dora Bharuch in VS 1840.  He was born to Hindu parents who abandoned him at a young age. 

A Muslim family raised him, his foster father was called Dosatai. Dosatai was a good father and wanted Hathiram to learn the art of music.  For this reason Dosatai sent Hathiram to Vadodara to learn music. 

Ramanand Swami

Ramsharma’s parents were proper devotees of Shree Krishna. In young age, Ramsharma was full of Dharm, Gyan and Vairagya. As he grew older, he got the strength to get himself detached to the family ties.

Shatanand Swami

Santdasji was born in Meethila town in Nepal.  His father was called Vishnudatt, who was a brahmin.  He obtained diksha in Dabhan. 

Shukhanand Swami

Shukanand Swami (the private secretary of Lord Swaminarayan) from VS 1855 to 1925

At a very young age, Jagnath Bhutt was educated in Sanskrit and learnt other activities which were required as a Brahmin. He was obeying Naishtik Brahamchari (celibacy) rules. He regularly associated himself with holy Sadhus. One day, he came in touch with Swaminarayan Sadhus which were going to Durghpur (Gadhada) and decided to join them.

Vasudevanand Swami  

Vasudevanand Brahmchari was born in VS 1855 in Malapur town in Gujarat.  He was a Trivedi Movada Brahmin.  He obtained diksha in Jetalpur and was initially named Gopalanand Brahmchari then later Vasudevanand.