Bhagat Munshi Ram
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Bhagat Munshi Ram was born in the village Sundernagar, tehsil and district Sialkot
, Punjab
(now in Pakistan
) in the year 1906. He was assigned specific work of Guru
in the year 1977 by putting a religious mark on the forehead, presenting 'turban' (Hindi:पगड़ी), Rs.5 and a coconut by Param Dayal Baba Faqir Chand
ji Maharaj. Initially, reluctant Bhagat returned the turban to Faqir but accepted it back when Faqir insisted. On understanding the last will of Faqir and the scenario after Faqir's death, he preferred to leave Manavta Mandir
in the year 1982. He performed specific duties of Satguru
(in terms of the last will of Faqir Chand
. Bhagat Munshi Ram wrote flag song of Religion of Humanity established by Baba Faqir Chand. He also wrote prayer of humanity sung in school run by Manavta Mandir, Hoshiarpur. Both were introduced by Faqir himself. Bhagat identified Satsang
, Satnam
and Satguru as one concept that is true 'experienced knowledge' (Hindi:सत्ज्ञान) imparted by living guru. This concept had been mystified by many gurus resulting in exploitation of poor people.
or Surat Shabd Yoga
. His published discourses and works depict utility and positive aspects of Indian saintism. He also explored its weaknesses and internal contradictions with a special mention of prophesies made by them which ultimately turned out to be false. He had explored Religion of Humanity
through the mission of Data Dayal
:'Be man, entire, whole and in everything' wherein a 'human being'becomes 'international center' of Religion of Humanity. Verses written by Bhagat are brief history of Faqir's mission and work. The content underlines importance of commitment to Guru's teachings in totality, the best kind of love in Sant Mat. Bhagat has interpreted 'Dayal Faqir Mat' (Faqir's opinion). His published books are:-
1.Sant Satguru Waqt Ka Vasiyatnama (The Last Will of Sant Satguru Waqt) 2. Satguru Ki Mahima Aur Maya Ka Roop (The Glory of Satguru and Form of Maya
3. Sant Mat (Dayal Faqir Mat Ki Vyakhya) (The Opinion of the Saints:The opinion of Dayal Faqir) 4.Antarrashtriya Manavta Kendra (International Center of Humanity) 5.Prem Shabdavali
He has written 'Megh-Mala' a book completely dedicated to Megh
people of India
and the teaching of Baba Faqir Chand. His work includes a book on untouchability
, a social evil of Indian society representing caste prejudice.
Sialkot
Sialkot is a city in Pakistan situated in the north-east of the Punjab province at the foothills of snow-covered peaks of Kashmir near the Chenab river. It is the capital of Sialkot District. The city is about north-west of Lahore and only a few kilometers from Indian-controlled Jammu.The...
, Punjab
Punjab (Pakistan)
Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan, with approximately 45% of the country's total population. Forming most of the Punjab region, the province is bordered by Kashmir to the north-east, the Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan to the east, the Pakistani province of Sindh to the...
(now in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
) in the year 1906. He was assigned specific work of Guru
Guru
A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the...
in the year 1977 by putting a religious mark on the forehead, presenting 'turban' (Hindi:पगड़ी), Rs.5 and a coconut by Param Dayal Baba Faqir Chand
Baba Faqir Chand
Baba Faqir Chand, was an Indian master of Surat Shabd Yoga, or consciously controlled near death experience. He was the first Sant Mat guru to speak of overwhelming experience of certainty and the subjective projection of sacred forms without the conscious knowledge of the person at the center of...
ji Maharaj. Initially, reluctant Bhagat returned the turban to Faqir but accepted it back when Faqir insisted. On understanding the last will of Faqir and the scenario after Faqir's death, he preferred to leave Manavta Mandir
Manavta Mandir
Manavta Mandir or Be Man Temple in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India was established in the year 1962 by Baba Faqir Chand . In order to carry forward the mission of his religion of humanity, Faqir, with the financial help from Seth Durga Das established the temple which remained his center of activity...
in the year 1982. He performed specific duties of Satguru
Satguru
Satguru does not merely mean true guru. The term is distinguished from other forms of gurus, such as musical instructors, scriptural teachers, parents, and so on...
(in terms of the last will of Faqir Chand
Baba Faqir Chand
Baba Faqir Chand, was an Indian master of Surat Shabd Yoga, or consciously controlled near death experience. He was the first Sant Mat guru to speak of overwhelming experience of certainty and the subjective projection of sacred forms without the conscious knowledge of the person at the center of...
. Bhagat Munshi Ram wrote flag song of Religion of Humanity established by Baba Faqir Chand. He also wrote prayer of humanity sung in school run by Manavta Mandir, Hoshiarpur. Both were introduced by Faqir himself. Bhagat identified Satsang
Satsang
Satsang in Indian philosophy means the company of the "highest truth," the company of a guru, or company with an assembly of persons who listen to, talk about, and assimilate the truth...
, Satnam
Satnam
Satnam is the main word that appears in the Sikh sacred scripture called the Guru Granth Sahib. It is part of the Gurbani shabad called Mool Mantra which is repeated daily by all Sikhs. This word succeeds the word "Ek-onkar" which means "There is only one constant" or commonly "There is one God"....
and Satguru as one concept that is true 'experienced knowledge' (Hindi:सत्ज्ञान) imparted by living guru. This concept had been mystified by many gurus resulting in exploitation of poor people.
A follower and interpreter of Faqir's opinion
Bhagat Munshi Ram wrote first interpretation of Baba Faqir Chand's last will in accordance with Faqir's life and work. It was published in the year 2007. Bhagat further developed and explained various aspects of Faqir's new approach to higher stages of self realizationSelf-realization
Self-realization is a self-awakening.Self-realization may also refer to:* Self-Realization Fellowship, worldwide spiritual organization founded by Paramahansa Yogananda...
or Surat Shabd Yoga
Surat Shabd Yoga
Surat Shabd Yoga or Surat Shabda Yoga is a form of spiritual practice that is followed in the Sant Mat and many other related spiritual traditions...
. His published discourses and works depict utility and positive aspects of Indian saintism. He also explored its weaknesses and internal contradictions with a special mention of prophesies made by them which ultimately turned out to be false. He had explored Religion of Humanity
Religion of Humanity
Religion of Humanity was a secular religion created by Auguste Comte, the founder of positivist philosophy. Adherents of this religion have built chapels of Humanity in France and Brazil.-Origins:...
through the mission of Data Dayal
Shiv Brat Lal
Maharishi Shiv Brat Lal Verman ji was born in Bhadohi Distt of Uttar Pradesh state in India in 1860. He was a post graduate and a famous writer. It is believed that he wrote as much as 3000 books on various social, historical, religious and spiritual topics...
:'Be man, entire, whole and in everything' wherein a 'human being'becomes 'international center' of Religion of Humanity. Verses written by Bhagat are brief history of Faqir's mission and work. The content underlines importance of commitment to Guru's teachings in totality, the best kind of love in Sant Mat. Bhagat has interpreted 'Dayal Faqir Mat' (Faqir's opinion). His published books are:-
1.Sant Satguru Waqt Ka Vasiyatnama (The Last Will of Sant Satguru Waqt) 2. Satguru Ki Mahima Aur Maya Ka Roop (The Glory of Satguru and Form of Maya
Maya (illusion)
Maya , in Indian religions, has multiple meanings, usually quoted as "illusion", centered on the fact that we do not experience the environment itself but rather a projection of it, created by us. Maya is the principal deity that manifests, perpetuates and governs the illusion and dream of duality...
3. Sant Mat (Dayal Faqir Mat Ki Vyakhya) (The Opinion of the Saints:The opinion of Dayal Faqir) 4.Antarrashtriya Manavta Kendra (International Center of Humanity) 5.Prem Shabdavali
He has written 'Megh-Mala' a book completely dedicated to Megh
Meghwal
The Megh , Meghwal or Meghwar people live primarily in northwest India, with a small population in Pakistan. As of 2008, their total population was estimated at 2,807,000, of whom 2,760,000 lived in India...
people of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and the teaching of Baba Faqir Chand. His work includes a book on untouchability
Untouchability
Untouchability is the social practice of ostracizing a minority group by segregating them from the mainstream by social custom or legal mandate. The excluded group could be one that did not accept the norms of the excluding group and historically included foreigners, nomadic tribes, law-breakers...
, a social evil of Indian society representing caste prejudice.
External links
- http://sites.google.com/site/munshirambhagat/
- http://www.babafaqirchand.com/baba.html
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/100gurus/4589771306/