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Sadguru Prakatya Dham, Kabir Bagh. Lahartara .Varanasi. India

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Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Ardh Nam Saheb

His holiness is the fifth Acharya for Shri Kabir Dharm Sthan Kharsiya . At the age of twelve he gained his Guru Diksha from Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Udit Nam Saheb and was educated at Varanasi University where he became a scholar in Sanskrit.

Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Ardh Nam Saheb has been brought up in Varanasi which is the heart of the Kabir Panth. He travels around India spreading the teachings of Kabir Saheb sometimes in front of only a few and other times in front of thousands; His message is one of peace and harmony.

His Holiness tirelessly spends time in fulfilling the dreams of Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Udit Nam Sahib to develop the Ashram at Shri Kabir Dharm Sthan Kharsiya for the world to visit and benefit from its spiritual teachings and peaceful environment.

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Sadguru Prakatya Dham, Kabir Bagh. Lahartara .Varanasi.

The Ashram is on the grounds close to where Kabir Saheb was found on a lotus leaf, which backs to the 1390’s.

Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Udit Nam Saheb purchased the land in 1968 and set about building the Ashram in memory of Sadguru Shri Kabir Saheb. The Ashram host all of the major events for Kabir Panth. The main hall can accomodate over 3000 people, there are over 50 accomodating rooms, with seperate prayer and meditation areas. There are seperate accomodating rooms for the Sadhus and Sants.

There are regular events during the week for Prayers and meditation. The visitors who visit and stay at the Ashram benefit from the Sadhus who take time out to explain the teachings of Kabir Saheb and also involve them in yoga and medetation.

The Ashram is set in the heart of Varanasi the oldest city in the world, but once you enter the Ashram you can sense the peace and tranquility.

There also guides available at the Ashram who take the visitors on tour to some of the key attractions.

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Sadguru Prakatya Dham, Kabir Bagh. Lahartara .Varanasi.

History

Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Grandhmaninam Saheb

1933-1945

His Holiness was first Acharya of Sadguru Prakatya Dham.

His Holiness used to travel around India spreading the teachings of Kabir, he ordained Mahant Shri Ramswarupdasji of Jamnagar Ashram, who travelled round the world to preach the teachings of Kabir Saheb

Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Prakashmani Nam Saheb

1945-1962

His Holiness was the second Acharya, studied Sanskrit he translated the Bijak and other material from Sanskrit to Hindi. He also wrote the Prakashmani Gita, which was latter translated to English by his deciple Mahant Shri Jagdish Das Shastri.


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Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Uditnam Saheb

1962-1998

His Holiness was the third Acharya and instrumental in building the current Ashram, he lived over a hundred years and even in his ripe age had the enthisuation of a young person.

His holiness is the Guru of the current Acharya Panth Shri 1008 Ardh Nam Saheb. His Holiness was the first Acharya to travel to Trinidad,Canada, USA and Holland.

Panth Shri Hajur Mukundmani Saheb

1998-2007

His Holiness was the fifth Acharya and served Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Udit Nam Saheb as his Dhamadri Saheb. They were very close and together they built the Ashram and made the Panth strong around the world.




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	Sadguru Kabir Saheb 1398-1518

About Sant Kabir

Sant Kabir is considered to be one of the greatest poets as well as mystics ever born in India. He believed that human beings are equal and being one with God is the ultimate aim of every individual. His love and devotion towards the Supreme One clearly reflects in his poetry. The verses or dohas of Guru Kabir are still read by people with admiration.

Early Life

As per the life history of Saint Kabir, he was born in 1398 AD. It is said that he was found floating on a lotus leaf in a tank in Benaras by a Muslim weaver. The weaver took the vulnerable child under his care and following the traditional manner, gave him the name of 'Kabir', meaning 'the great one'. Even at a young age, Kabir displayed enormous spiritual talent.

Meeting his Guru

Kabir always wanted to become a disciple of Ramanand. However, since he was a Muslim, it was next to impossible for him to get initiation from a Hindu. So, he took recourse to a trick. Ramanand daily went to the bathing ghat for his pre-dawn ritual ablutions. Kabir lay on the steps of the ghat in such a way that Ramanand stepped on him. Shocked at this incident, he chanted 'Rama! Rama!'. Kabir said that since he had received teachings from him, in the form of the words 'Rama! Rama!', he was Ramanand's disciple. Impressed with the intelligence of Kabir, Ramanand took him as his disciple.

Guru Kabir ke Dohe

The hallmark of Kabir's works consists of his two line couplets, known as the 'Kabir ke Dohe'. The Dohas reflect the deep philosophical thinking of the poet saint.

The Philosophy of Sant Kabir

Sant Kabir believed in the Vedantic concepts of atman. He always advocated the Impersonal Aspect of God (Nirguna) and therefore, was against idol worship. As per his view, all human beings are equal and the societal caste system that is so widely prevalent in India is fallacious. He said that true guru is the one who can be attained through direct experience.




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