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Semi-protected edit request on 30 September 2023

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Replace the infobox image with BAPS Robbinsville Mandir - Murti 2.jpg, its more in detail. 23.127.139.201 (talk) 02:18, 30 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: Here is a link the image requested: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BAPS_Robbinsville_Mandir_-_Murti_2.jpg. There is no description provided for it on its wikimedia page, but the page where it is used on English Wikipedia indicates it is from a location in the United States. I think the one used in the infobox is a better fit as the lead image for this page. (But, of course anyone with autoconfirmed status who disagrees with me is of course free to continue the discussion here, or WP:BOLDLY change the image themselves.) -- Pinchme123 (talk) 01:23, 6 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I think the image shown should not be used due to the ambiguity or difficulty one may have locating Swaminarayan in the image. It should be cropped (if possible) and then used. The image currently depicted is not of great quality and does not heed to the traditional art styles used to depict Swaminarayan traditionally in the Indian arts. I thus believe is may be beneficial to replace it.

Ayunipear (talk) 04:06, 7 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 23 November 2023

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add Father's genuine name: Hariprasad Pande and Mother's genuine name: Premvati Pande in info box with title "Personal" located below "Swaminarayan" and above "Religious career".

Also, please mention the referance link to the Bhashya on "Prasthantrayi" based on which he became GOD. RushikeshHindu (talk) 01:33, 23 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Please provide a reliable source for the claim. Rasnaboy (talk) 07:15, 23 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. — Paper9oll (🔔 • 📝) 08:06, 23 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

WILL FILE A CASE IN INDIAN COURT

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IF THE WORD SUPREME GOD OR GOD WILL BE NOT MEINTIONED AN REMOVAL OF WORD YOGI IN THE ARTICLE THEN WE THE PEOPLE OF SWAMIANARYAN SAMPRADAYA WILL FILE A CASE IN INDIAN COURT

Defilement of places of worship or objects of great respect (Section 295 and 297).
Outraging or wounding the religious feelings of persons (Section 295A and 298).
Disturbing religious assemblies (Section 296).

Section 295 of the IPC states that “any person who destroys, damages or defiles any worship place, or any object declared as holy object by any class of persons with the intention of insulting the religious sentiments of any other class or with the knowledge that any of the class is likely to consider such destruction or defamation as an insult to their religion, shall be guilty and punishable with imprisonment of mentioned term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.” 1

Section 295A of the IPC states that “whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of citizens of India, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs or by visible representations or otherwise, insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.” 2ld Dhaumyasharma (talk) 07:35, 23 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Bishonen, Doug Weller, and RegentsPark: WP:LEGALTHREATS. Joshua Jonathan - Let's talk! 09:06, 23 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Never mind; already done. Joshua Jonathan - Let's talk! 09:07, 23 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

User:Joshua Jonathan, Had put a note at ANI. Suitable action is taken User_talk:Dhaumyasharma#December_2023.--Redtigerxyz ^Talk 09:09, 23 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Lord Swaminarayan is not a manifestation of Krishna

It is believed in the Swaminarayan Sampradaya (religion) that that Lord Swaminarayan is the manifestation of the supreme God himself, and he looks exactly the way he looks in his divine abode. it is not believed that He is an incarnation of Krishna. Although Krishna is revered in our religion, we do not believe him to be the Supreme God. So can you please research and change this.

Thanks 80.5.125.232 (talk) 16:07, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Remove Yogi Word

lord Swaminarayan Was A Yogi… But He Was Yogi Before He Done India Tour ( Nilkanth )…… & When He Reached Junagadh He Got All His Answers Of His Question & Swaminarayan Was Refereeing Krishna Bhakti… Though Swaminarayan Was Himself A God Who Took Birth. & He Gone Akshardham ( Died Peacefully ) & People Worshipping Him… Simple Was Lord Swaminarayan Is A God Now Not A Yogi 2405:201:2029:EA50:A40C:C985:D71B:C0A0 (talk) 05:46, 20 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Adding Swaminarayan's two children

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In the header and infobox, I want to add that Swaminarayan had two children. This is absolutely crucial for a reader to know and significant to this article that Swaminarayan

Satsangi Jeevan Volume 4 Chapter 40 Verse 21-22:

Thereafter Shri Hari Performed the adoption ceremony through the Vedic Scholars as per the injuctions of the scriptures. In the midst of auspicous tunes of musical instrument and songs, he (Swaminarayan) accepted those boys loved by all. (21)

The he made them occupy his own seat and caused them to be feliciated by all of his follwers and devotees with costly garments and ornaments. After that, with great pleasure, he worshipped them. (22)

I think it is imperitive to add as this person had formally adopted his nephews brothers through an offcial vedic ceremony. Ayodhyaprasad, the son of Swaminarayan's elder brother Rampratap, and Raghuvira, the son of his younger brother Ichcharam were authentically adopted. Please add or clarify why not.

There are additional sources from Williams and others if needed.

Inigmalover3 (talk) 15:33, 14 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]