Friday, January 9, 2009

Jambhehsawar Bhagwan


Birth :- Vikram Samwat 1508 Bhadrapad Vadi 8 (Year 1451) (Midnight of Shri Krishna Janmashtami in Kritica Nakshastra)
Place :- Village: PipasarDistrict: NagaurState: Rajasthan
Father :- Thakur Shri Lohat Ji Panwar
Mother :- Hansa (Smt. Kesar Devi)
Uncle :- Shri Pulho Ji Panwar(Jambho Ji has made him first BISHNOI)
Aunt :- Smt. Tantu Devi
Grand Father :- Shri Rawal Singh Ji Sardar (Rolo Ji)(He was among 42nd ancestor of Maharaja Vikramaditya)
Nana Ji :- Shri Mohakam Singh Ji Bhati (Khileri)
Nanihal :- Village Chhapar, District Churu, Rajasthan
When Shri Jumbheshwar Bhagwan were 7 years old, he started taking cows for grazing to the nearby forests. He utilized his seclusion as a cowherd for observing people, plants and trees, forests and animals. It was during this period that he understood the quality of life in .the arid conditions of the Thar Desert.Chet Sudi Navami, Vikram Samwat 1540: Father Lohat Ji Expired.Five months after mother Hansa also expired.In the age of 34 years, he left home and went to Samarathal Dhora. Established BISHNOI religion on Kartik Vadi 8, Vikram Samwat 1542.He left this world on Migsar Vadi Navami, Vikram Samwat 1593 at “Lalasar ki Sathari”. He cleverly packaged a set of 29 rules (This is how BISHNOI name came inplace as ‘BIS’ is twenty and ‘NOI’ stands for nine) by which his followers must live. He was born in a Rajput clan, given to warring and conquests. He saw poverty and social discord. Convinced that man can succeed only by taking care of nature, and not by coveting the fruits of another man's labours. Visited across country for 51 years and shown lots of miracles to Kings, Rich & Poors etc. At times, he astounded people around him with words of knowledge and wisdom. Shri Guru Jumbheshwar Bhagwan walked the barren wilds of Rajasthan, showing how man can live in peaceen in those lands, provided he cared. He was a great saint and philosopher of medieval India. He raised his voice against the rituals and formalities of Hinduism. Born in a well-to-do Rajput family in 1508 in Pipasar village of Nagaur district, Jambhoji was the only child of his parents. As a child, he was so quiet that his fellow villagers thought him to be dumb. When he was 18 years old, he met another famous saint - Gorakhnathji. It is believed that Gorakhnath Ji influenced the thoughts of Jambho Ji considerably. After the death of his parents, he renounced his entire property and shifted to Samrathal sand dunes. This is the place that saw the birth of Bishnoi sect. He imparted knowledge to his followers and propagated his faith. He was against all social and religious barriers. His close study of desert had made him realize the important role played by trees and other forms of vegetation.

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