Premanand Swami
Premanand Swami (1784–1855) was a saint of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya and one of Swaminarayan's paramhansas.[1][2]
Music and Poetry
Premanand Swami was known for his poetic and musical talent. Premanand Swami composed the words of the Chesta Pad, which is sung and recited daily at all Swaminarayan Temples.[1] He also wrote the Premanand Kavya. Swaminarayan also often referred to him as "Premsakhi."[3] Gopalanand Swami requested Premanand Swami to compile the Chesta Pad, which vividly describes Swaminarayan's daily routine and habits.[4] Premanand Swami compiled the Vandu Pad, prior to Swaminarayan's death, for the purpose of meditation. The Vandu Pad describes the beauty and appearance of Swaminarayan.[4]
Notes
- ^ a b Behramji Merwanji Malabari; Krishnalal M. Jhaveri; Malabari M. B (1997), Gujarat and the Gujaratis, Asian Educational Services, ISBN 81-206-0651-5, retrieved May 21, 2009 Page 241
- ^ Williams 2001, pp. 189
- ^ Behramji Merwanji Malabari; Krishnalal M. Jhaveri; Malabari M. B (1997), Gujarat and the Gujaratis, Asian Educational Services, ISBN 81-206-0651-5, retrieved May 21, 2009 Page 265
- ^ a b "Premanand Swami".
References
- Williams, Raymond (2001), Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-65422-7
- Swaminarayan by H.V. Shivadas
- Premanand Swami
- Life and faith of Swaminarayan
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