Shri Mangalnath Maharaj
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Yogeshwaranand Shri Mangalnath Maharaj is a disciple of Swami Machindranath
. Shri Mangalnath Maharaj leads the Chitrakoot Gadi of the famous Chitrakoot Math
Baba has this endearing quality of making each and every disciple feel special. He listens to their smallest problems and misgivings without belittling them. He teaches them to face their problems rather than run away from them.
, Yoga
, better living, etc.
This Sadhana was initiated by Swami Machchhindranath for welfare of mankind & given the name of " Goraksha Jyotirmaya Yaag ( Yagya)" after his desciple Swami Gorakshanath. Sadhak worships "Vaayu-yantra" given by his sadguru & has a "sankalp"(notion) that this sadhana is for his progress both in spiritual & material world.
The three letters A,U & M follow one after another without any break. It is like pouring oil, smooth and uninterrupted.
It is also an exercise of deep breathing. You breath in one measure and release your breath in two measures. Out of these two, One measure for “A”, part of it is “U” and one Measure for “M”.
Joining bridge between “A” & “M” is “U” and is sounded while closing the mouth.
This sadhana is a "dhwani-sadhana" & consists of soham-nyaas & soham-japa. This sadhana is initiated by sadguru himself.A soham sadhak daily practices his sadhana after remembering guru.
A Soham Sadhak takes lessons in his/her "soham sadhana" in an ongoing basis. Such sessions are regularly conducted at Shri Machchhindranath Mandir, Mitmita at Aurangabad under the divine guidance of Sadguru Mangalnath Maharaj.
. He had been leading a campaign against alcoholism, drugs and vices amongst adivasis and villagers. In the Famine in India in Marathwada
in Maharashtra
he was part of the rehabilitation committee and personally distributed food grains to the affected. He was closely associated with Vinobha Bhave and the Sarvodaya Movement.
In 1980 Baba established Shri Prathishthan Trust, which organizes free medical, and orthopedic checkup camps, blood donation drives, distribution of free spectacles and books to school children, etc. Baba has also delivered a discourse on 'Nath
Panth
's contribution to 'World Peace' under the aegis of UNESCO
when he was invited by MIT College,Pune.
Baba in his devotion to Swami Machindranath embodies the ideal example of the bond between a Guru
and his disciple,dedicating everything to his Sadguru.
Matsyendranath
Matsyendranatha or Machindranath was one of the eighty-four Mahasiddhas. He was the guru of Gorakshanath, with whom he founded the school of Hatha yoga. He is considered as the author of the Kaulajñānanirṇaya , one of the earliest texts on Hatha Yoga in Sanskrit...
. Shri Mangalnath Maharaj leads the Chitrakoot Gadi of the famous Chitrakoot Math
Birth and History
Yogeshwaranand Shri Mangalnath Maharaj was born on 12 August 1936. Keeping with the tradition set by Swami Machindranath, Shri Mangalnath Maharaj was anointed at the spiritual seat of Chitrakoot, Karvi at the age of 10. From that day till today Shri Mangalnath Maharaj has been spreading the universal and spiritual teachings of Swamiji. Shri Mangalnath Maharaj is fondly called as 'Baba' FatherBaba has this endearing quality of making each and every disciple feel special. He listens to their smallest problems and misgivings without belittling them. He teaches them to face their problems rather than run away from them.
Teachings
Shri Mangalnath Maharaj has many teachings in the field of MeditationMeditation
Meditation is any form of a family of practices in which practitioners train their minds or self-induce a mode of consciousness to realize some benefit....
, Yoga
Yoga
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...
, better living, etc.
Sadhanas
Shri Mangalnath Maharaj has in recent years introduced two Sadhanas for the betterment of the people and the upliftment of the spiritual self-through Atmasangh and Jyotirmay Yagya. Both these Sadhanas are not reserved exclusively for Baba's disciples but for all who have faith in Swamiji and His teachings.Atmasangh
Atmasangh is a concept keeping with the tenets of Nath Panth that one must connect with oneself through 'jap' (remembering your Sadguru or the Lord) thereby achieving spiritual upliftment.Jyotirmay Yagya
'Jyoti' means light and this yagya dispels the darkness in one's life.This Sadhana was initiated by Swami Machchhindranath for welfare of mankind & given the name of " Goraksha Jyotirmaya Yaag ( Yagya)" after his desciple Swami Gorakshanath. Sadhak worships "Vaayu-yantra" given by his sadguru & has a "sankalp"(notion) that this sadhana is for his progress both in spiritual & material world.
Omkar Sadhna
Chanting God's name AUM or OM . Omkar is origin of Sound. Sound has power coupled with melody and scientific deliberations. Omkar can be recited with minimum alterations on original sound vibrations of vocal chords.The three letters A,U & M follow one after another without any break. It is like pouring oil, smooth and uninterrupted.
It is also an exercise of deep breathing. You breath in one measure and release your breath in two measures. Out of these two, One measure for “A”, part of it is “U” and one Measure for “M”.
Joining bridge between “A” & “M” is “U” and is sounded while closing the mouth.
Soham Sadhna
The word Soham literally means "Sah"( He the almighty sadguru or god)& " aham" (me). This phrase has the perception that I am merged with my guru & I am totally engrossed in his bliss.This also has a "bhaav" (conviction)that I am on marching the path lit by teachings of my sadguru. This soham sadhana is "advait" philospphy of Naath Sampradaay manifested in day to day life.This sadhana is a "dhwani-sadhana" & consists of soham-nyaas & soham-japa. This sadhana is initiated by sadguru himself.A soham sadhak daily practices his sadhana after remembering guru.
A Soham Sadhak takes lessons in his/her "soham sadhana" in an ongoing basis. Such sessions are regularly conducted at Shri Machchhindranath Mandir, Mitmita at Aurangabad under the divine guidance of Sadguru Mangalnath Maharaj.
Social Work
Besides spiritual upliftment Mangalnath Maharaj is also actively involved in many social causes. He has been a trustee with Gandhi Smarak Samiti since the past 30 years where, to generate employment at the village level he had initiated the construction of Bio Gas plants and propagated the use of alternate energies like solar powerSolar power
Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar radiation, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available...
. He had been leading a campaign against alcoholism, drugs and vices amongst adivasis and villagers. In the Famine in India in Marathwada
Marathwada
The name Marathwada identifies one of the five regions in Maharashtra state of India. The region coincides with the Aurangabad Division.-Historical highlights:...
in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
he was part of the rehabilitation committee and personally distributed food grains to the affected. He was closely associated with Vinobha Bhave and the Sarvodaya Movement.
In 1980 Baba established Shri Prathishthan Trust, which organizes free medical, and orthopedic checkup camps, blood donation drives, distribution of free spectacles and books to school children, etc. Baba has also delivered a discourse on 'Nath
Nath
The Sanskrit word nāthá or नाथ, is the proper name of a Hindu initiatory tradition and the word itself literally means "lord, protector, refuge"...
Panth
Panth
Panthan is the term used for several religious traditions in India.A panth is founded by a guru or an acharya, and is often led by scholars or senior practitioners of the tradition.Some of the major panthas in India are:...
's contribution to 'World Peace' under the aegis of UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
when he was invited by MIT College,Pune.
Baba in his devotion to Swami Machindranath embodies the ideal example of the bond between a 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...
and his disciple,dedicating everything to his Sadguru.