Early Life and Divine Incarnation Swaminarayan Bhagwan incarnated on Earth along with His divine dham to guide souls toward spiritual welfare and establish ekantik dharma. Born as Ghanshyam Pande on April 3, 1781, in Chhapaiya, India, He exhibited spiritual wisdom from a very young age. By the age of seven, He began learning Sanskrit from His father, Dharmadev, and quickly developed a profound understanding of sacred texts.