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]
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^ abBehramji Merwanji Malabari; Krishnalal M. Jhaveri; Malabari M. B (1997), Gujarat and the Gujaratis, Asian Educational Services, ISBN81-206-0651-5, retrieved May 21, 2009 Page 241
^Behramji Merwanji Malabari; Krishnalal M. Jhaveri; Malabari M. B (1997), Gujarat and the Gujaratis, Asian Educational Services, ISBN81-206-0651-5, retrieved May 21, 2009 Page 265