Friday 14 December 2012

Jai Swaminarayan

Jai Swaminarayan (also spelled Jay Swaminarayan) (Devnagari: जय स्वमिनारायन) is a notable religious term used in theSwaminarayan Sampraday for both ritual and social purposes.[1] The literal meaning of the term is, "victory to Lord Swaminarayan." Within the Swaminarayan Sampraday, the term is used as a greeting.[2] Presently this term is used in daily puja rituals worldwide atShri Swaminarayan temples and BAPS[3][4]


References



  1. An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism, by Raymond Brady Williams Cambridge University Press
  2. Jay Swaminarayan Swaminarayan Satsang
  3. A New Face of Hinduism: The Swaminarayan Religion, by Raymond Brady Williams Cambridge University Press
  4.  Shastriji Maharaj, by Kishore Mahipatram Dave, Kiśora Mahipatarāma Dave Bochasanvasi Shri Akshapurushottam Sanstha

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