Brahmanand Swami
Hindu saint
Brahmanand Swami (12 February 1772 – 1832) was revered as a saint of the Swaminarayan Sampraday and as one of Swaminarayan Bhagwan's Paramahamsa. He was also known as one of Swaminarayan's Ashta Kavi's (eight poets) within the Swaminarayan Sampraday In the scriptures of the Swaminarayan Sampraday it was noted that Brahmanand Swami as stated by Swaminarayan Bhagwan that as the name suggests and implies "Brahmanand" is an Avatar of Brahma.
Biography
Even as a young boy, he showed his talent in the royal court by composing and reciting poems. The Rana of Sirohi, impressed with him, directed that he be taught Dingal (the science of constructing poetry) at the cost of the state. Hence, Ladudanji was well educated and later became a part of King of Udaipur's court. Ladu Dan learnt Dingal and Sanskrit scriptures from Ladhaji Rajput of Dhamadka, becoming a scholar in Dingal, poetry and scriptures. Ladudanji earned fame and wealth by his knowledge and talent of poetry. He was honored in the stately courts of Jaipur, Jodhpur, and others, which were impressed by his poetry.
Initiation as Sadhu
Ladudanji was in Bhuj where he had heard about Swaminarayan Bhagwan and went to meet him. Swaminarayan was addressing a gathering in Bhuj.
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