Premanand Swami (1784–1855) was a saint of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya and one of Swaminarayan's paramhansas. [1] [2]
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]
Premanand Swami (1784–1855) was a saint of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya and one of Swaminarayan's paramhansas. [1] [2]
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]