Guru Jambheshwar Ji Guru Jambheswar Ji also known as Jambhoji was born to a kshatriya family in Pipasar village of Nagaur district of Rajasthan in year 1451(vikrmi samwat 1508, Krishna(black) 8th day of bhadarpad month (same day of Krishna’s birth ). His old father shri Lohat Ji Panwar(parmar) was very sad when commented by a farmer for not having children up to 50 years of age. Then he started tapsya and was blessed by a yogi for a son who will be different from others. Same time his wife Hansa Devi was also blessed by the same yogi for a son. Considering the blessings of yogi, miracle powers of Jambo Ji, Guru Ji’s shabads, Jambheswar ji is popularly considered Vishnu sawrup(part or incarnation of Vishnu) The young Jambh Raj did not drink milk from his mother’s breasts and did not speak in early childhood. He told first shabad(Guru chinho guru chinh purohit…..) to a Brahmin called to cure his dumbness. The young Jambh dev was simple but a genius, kind, liked loneliness and did many miracles.He did not marry and used to graze cows. At the age of 34 he left his home and belongings and started living & preaching at a sand dune called Samrathal Dhora. He was very keen in social welfare and helping others. In year 1485 there was a worst draught in western Rajasthan area and people started migrating to malwa (Gujarat) with their animals. The kind hearted Jambha ji was sad to see people’s pain. He then offered his help to the draught affected people to held them back. People agreed and Jambha Ji helped them with grain, food, fodder, seed, agriculture accessories etc. He also used his miracles powers to help people in need. That period was a dark period of Hindu dharma. Hindus of that area were suffering from external invaders, religion conversions as well as internal bad practices. Hindus were became either irreligious or blind faith or worshiping many god, goddesses in frustration and victimised by hypocrite sadhus. People were involved in malpractices, immoral activities, selfishness, sins, stupidity etc. To help suffering people of that time and save religion, Guru Jambheswar Ji founded Bishnoism in year 1485(Vikram samwat 1542, Krishna 8th of Kartik month) on the sand dune (Samrathal Dhora) after performing havan. Bishnoism was based on main 29 principles and best practices taken from all religions & faiths. Followers of different religions, faiths, casts and various professions & class accepted Bishnoism by taking pahal (sacred water) and became Bishnois. Guru Ji’s teachings were very simple, logical, practical and effective. He believed in one god and did not believe in statue worshiping or man worshiping or leaving social responsibilities to achieve god. His way was, “JIYA NE JUKTI AUR MARIYA NE MUKTI” means a meaningful way of living and then moksha after death. He travelled a lot to help and teach people and done many welfare works. He was a true & visionary guru, social reformer, follower of non violence, great environmentalist and believed in love and harmony among not only human beings but also among nature. His teachings are covered by 29 principles, 120 shabads and sandhya mantra. Many kings and reputed persons came in his contact and admired his teachings. He also helped many of them with his blessings. Guru Jambheshwar Ji left this world at the age of 85 in year 1536(vikrami samwat 1593, Krishna 9th of Margshirsh month) at Lalasar and his body was buried in village Talwa (now famous as Mukam) of Bikaner. Every year two melas are held here, one on Amawas of Falgun month and another on amawas of Ashvin month.
Posted on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 03:41:53 +0000
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