Shri Madhavnath Maharaj
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Shri Madhavnath Maharaj (1857–1936) was a Hindu saint, of Karvi, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh
, who continued the Nath Sampradaya of the famous Navnath
s in India.
Shukla Pratipada, i.e. Thursday 26 March 1857 in the family of Shrimati Mathurabai and Shri Malhardada Ratnaparkhi (Kulkarni
) in Paangari
, a village in Sinnar
Taluka, District Nashik.
in the Balaji temple which contains the samadhi of Shri. Guptanath. After that, Shri Madhavnath Maharaj when thirteen years old went on a journey which would take him to Badri-Kedar, Rameshwaram, the twelve jyotirlinga
s and the samadhi
sthaan of the Nava Natha's (nine masters). He followed a solitary strict penance for another six years in the Himalayas and attained yogasiddhi. Shri Madhavnath Maharaj then went to Kashi, Amarkantak, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Khaandwa, Chaalisgaon, Saptashrungi, and many other places where he blessed people and helped them lead a spiritual life. As a result, a vast shishya parampara was established which continues to grow to this day.
and Naamasmaran throughout India.He blessed his followers to build the lakshmi-venkatesh temple at Rangaari, Devgaon in Aurangabad district. Shreenath temple was then built at Thorgavhaan in Jalgaon. With the help of Lakhsmibai halwai Shri Madhavnath Maharaj built the famous Dgadusheth Halwai Datta Mandir in Budhwaar Peth, Pune
. Several temples were built in Indore
, Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, Akola, Nagpur
, Wardha
, Hinganghat, Dhaar, Shiraale, Naandgaon, Kashi and other places which helped people attain the spiritual path.
Shri Madhavnath Sanjeevani a spiritual grantha contains the life and times of Shri Madhavnath Maharaj.
The Nath Mandir at Indore is one of the most important source of spiritual awakening for the NathBhaktas. This holy place was constructed under direct supervision and guidance of Shri Madhavnath Maharaj, before taking Samaadhi. Today also it is an important source of Nath Sampraday Activities.
Shrinath Dutta Mandir at Akola in Maharashtra, and Shri Madhavnath Mandir at Itwari
, Khatiwada in Nagpur also in Maharashtra are also some of the active centers of Nath Karya. Four imporatant publications by Shrinath Mandir, Indore (M.P.), are (1) 'Shreenath Sanjeevani', (2) 'Shreenath Deepa Prakash' which a detailed biography of Madhavnath Maharaj written through Nathsoot, and, (3) 'ShriMadhavnath Charit Navneet' sung by Nathancha Vishwanath (Late V.S.Mahashabde), which a preci of Madhavnath Deep Prakash, and (4) Shreenath Geetanjali, a collection of Bhajans for daily use, composed by Nathsoot and sung in presence of Shri Madhavnath Maharaj. All these publications in hard and CD form are available at Indore Nath Mandir.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
, who continued the Nath Sampradaya of the famous Navnath
Navnath
The Navnath , also spelt as Navanatha and Nao Nath, are the nine Hindu saints, Masters or Naths on whom the Navnath Sampradaya, the lineage of the nine gurus is based...
s in India.
Birth and early life
Yogabhyanand Shri Madhavnath Maharaj was born on Shak 1779 ChaitraChaitra
Chaitra is a month of the Hindu calendar....
Shukla Pratipada, i.e. Thursday 26 March 1857 in the family of Shrimati Mathurabai and Shri Malhardada Ratnaparkhi (Kulkarni
Kulkarni
Kulkarni Marathi- Kannada- is a common family name in the Maharashtra and Karnataka states of India.The name Kulkarni is believed to be a combination of two words . Kula means the root of the family, and Karanika means one who maintains records or accounts...
) in Paangari
Paangari
Paangari is a village in Sinnar Talkuka of Nashik District, Maharashtra. It is on Mumbai-Shirdi highway and many find it a suitable location for rest during their journey. It is approximately 270 km from Mumbai.It has many old temples....
, a village in Sinnar
Sinnar
Sinnar is a city and a municipal council in Sinnar taluka of Nashik district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Geography:Sinnar is located at . It has an average elevation of 651 metres . Sinnar is one of the major industrial zones built around city of Nashik. It lies 30 km southeast of...
Taluka, District Nashik.
Siddhi
Shri Madhavnath Maharaj attained spiritual enlightenmentEnlightenment (spiritual)
Enlightenment in a secular context often means the "full comprehension of a situation", but in spiritual terms the word alludes to a spiritual revelation or deep insight into the meaning and purpose of all things, communication with or understanding of the mind of God, profound spiritual...
in the Balaji temple which contains the samadhi of Shri. Guptanath. After that, Shri Madhavnath Maharaj when thirteen years old went on a journey which would take him to Badri-Kedar, Rameshwaram, the twelve jyotirlinga
Jyotirlinga
A Jyotirlinga or Jyotirling or Jyotirlingam is a shrine where Lord Shiva, an aspect of God in Hinduism is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam of light." There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India....
s and the samadhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....
sthaan of the Nava Natha's (nine masters). He followed a solitary strict penance for another six years in the Himalayas and attained yogasiddhi. Shri Madhavnath Maharaj then went to Kashi, Amarkantak, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Khaandwa, Chaalisgaon, Saptashrungi, and many other places where he blessed people and helped them lead a spiritual life. As a result, a vast shishya parampara was established which continues to grow to this day.
Work and social influence
Shri Madhavnath Maharaj spread the importance of YogaYoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
and Naamasmaran throughout India.He blessed his followers to build the lakshmi-venkatesh temple at Rangaari, Devgaon in Aurangabad district. Shreenath temple was then built at Thorgavhaan in Jalgaon. With the help of Lakhsmibai halwai Shri Madhavnath Maharaj built the famous Dgadusheth Halwai Datta Mandir in Budhwaar Peth, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. Several temples were built in Indore
Indore
Indore is one of the major city in India, the largest city and commercial center of the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. Indore is located 190 km west of the state capital Bhopal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Indore city has a population of 1,960,631...
, Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, Akola, Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
, Wardha
Wardha
Wardha is a city and a municipal council in Wardha district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarters of Wardha district. Wardha gets its name from the Wardha River which flows at the North, West and South boundaries of district. Founded in 1866, the town is now an...
, Hinganghat, Dhaar, Shiraale, Naandgaon, Kashi and other places which helped people attain the spiritual path.
Shri Madhavnath Sanjeevani a spiritual grantha contains the life and times of Shri Madhavnath Maharaj.
The Nath Mandir at Indore is one of the most important source of spiritual awakening for the NathBhaktas. This holy place was constructed under direct supervision and guidance of Shri Madhavnath Maharaj, before taking Samaadhi. Today also it is an important source of Nath Sampraday Activities.
Shrinath Dutta Mandir at Akola in Maharashtra, and Shri Madhavnath Mandir at Itwari
Itwari
Itwari is a railway station, junction & terminus about 5 km from Nagpur Railway Station in Maharashtra state of India.A few trains also terminate at this station. It is also a narrow gauge line railway junction. The station code is ITR and is managed by South East Central Railway...
, Khatiwada in Nagpur also in Maharashtra are also some of the active centers of Nath Karya. Four imporatant publications by Shrinath Mandir, Indore (M.P.), are (1) 'Shreenath Sanjeevani', (2) 'Shreenath Deepa Prakash' which a detailed biography of Madhavnath Maharaj written through Nathsoot, and, (3) 'ShriMadhavnath Charit Navneet' sung by Nathancha Vishwanath (Late V.S.Mahashabde), which a preci of Madhavnath Deep Prakash, and (4) Shreenath Geetanjali, a collection of Bhajans for daily use, composed by Nathsoot and sung in presence of Shri Madhavnath Maharaj. All these publications in hard and CD form are available at Indore Nath Mandir.