Sahajanand Swami
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Sahajanand Swami, later known as Swaminarayan, was a prominent 18th–19th century Hindu spiritual leader and reformer who established the Swaminarayan tradition and emphasized moral living, devotion, and social uplift.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Sahajanand Swami canonical | 4 |
| Bhagwan Swaminarayan | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7440374 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sahajanand Swami Context triple: [Swaminarayan Sampradaya, founderMonasticName, Sahajanand Swami]
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A.
Swami Shraddhanand
Swami Shraddhanand was a prominent Indian Hindu reformer, educationist, and nationalist leader known for his work in social reform, promotion of Vedic teachings, and participation in the Indian independence movement.
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B.
Gadadhara Pandit
Gadadhara Pandit was a prominent associate and intimate follower of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, revered in Gaudiya Vaishnavism as an incarnation of Radharani and a key figure in the early sankirtan movement.
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C.
Swami Brahmananda
Swami Brahmananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the first president of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, revered as a spiritual leader and monastic organizer in modern Hinduism.
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D.
Rai Kedar Nath
Rai Kedar Nath was an Indian educationist and philanthropist best known for establishing Ramjas College in Delhi.
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E.
Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji
Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji is a prominent Hindu spiritual leader and scholar who serves as the 36th Shankaracharya in the lineage of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, upholding the Advaita Vedanta tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sahajanand Swami Target entity description: Sahajanand Swami, later known as Swaminarayan, was a prominent 18th–19th century Hindu spiritual leader and reformer who established the Swaminarayan tradition and emphasized moral living, devotion, and social uplift.
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A.
Swami Shraddhanand
Swami Shraddhanand was a prominent Indian Hindu reformer, educationist, and nationalist leader known for his work in social reform, promotion of Vedic teachings, and participation in the Indian independence movement.
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B.
Gadadhara Pandit
Gadadhara Pandit was a prominent associate and intimate follower of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, revered in Gaudiya Vaishnavism as an incarnation of Radharani and a key figure in the early sankirtan movement.
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C.
Swami Brahmananda
Swami Brahmananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and the first president of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, revered as a spiritual leader and monastic organizer in modern Hinduism.
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D.
Rai Kedar Nath
Rai Kedar Nath was an Indian educationist and philanthropist best known for establishing Ramjas College in Delhi.
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E.
Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji
Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji is a prominent Hindu spiritual leader and scholar who serves as the 36th Shankaracharya in the lineage of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, upholding the Advaita Vedanta tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu spiritual leader
ⓘ
founder of religious movement ⓘ guru ⓘ yogi ⓘ |
| activeIn |
Gujarat
ⓘ
western India ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Swaminarayan
ⓘ
linked to:
Bhagwan Swaminarayan
|
| birthName | Ghanshyam Pande ⓘ |
| centuryOfActivity |
18th century
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19th century ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | India ⓘ |
| dateOfBirth | 1781-04-03 ⓘ |
| dateOfDeath | 1830-06-01 ⓘ |
| discouraged |
animal sacrifice
ⓘ
superstitious practices ⓘ |
| emphasized |
abstinence from alcohol
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abstinence from meat ⓘ devotion to God ⓘ ethical conduct ⓘ moral living ⓘ non-violence ⓘ social uplift ⓘ |
| founded |
Swaminarayan Sampradaya
ⓘ
Swaminarayan tradition ⓘ
linked to:
Swaminarayan Sampradaya
|
| hasFollowerGroup | Swaminarayan devotees ⓘ |
| hasLegacy | global Swaminarayan temples and institutions ⓘ |
| influenced |
Swaminarayan Hinduism
ⓘ
linked to:
Swaminarayan Sampradaya
|
| knownFor |
codifying strict moral codes for followers
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organizing a disciplined ascetic order ⓘ reforming social practices ⓘ temple-building activities in Gujarat ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName |
Gujarati
ⓘ
Sanskrit ⓘ |
| mainInterest |
bhakti (devotion)
ⓘ
dharma (righteous conduct) ⓘ social reform ⓘ |
| movement |
Bhakti movement
ⓘ
Swaminarayan Sampradaya ⓘ |
| notableWork | Shikshapatri ⓘ |
| placeOfBirth |
Chhapaiya
ⓘ
India ⓘ Uttar Pradesh ⓘ |
| placeOfDeath |
Gadhada
ⓘ
Gujarat ⓘ India ⓘ |
| promoted |
charity and service
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education for the masses ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| veneratedAs | manifestation of God by his followers ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Sahajanand Swami Description of subject: Sahajanand Swami, later known as Swaminarayan, was a prominent 18th–19th century Hindu spiritual leader and reformer who established the Swaminarayan tradition and emphasized moral living, devotion, and social uplift.
Referenced by (5)
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linked to: Sahajanand Swami