Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji

Shri Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj
Religion Hinduism
Sect Advait Mat
Philosophy Rajyoga, Advaita Vedanta, Bhakti yoga, Karma yoga
Known for Paramhans Satyarthi Mission (Shri Nangli Sahib)
Personal
Nationality Indian
Born 5 September 1943
India

Shri Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj (Hindi: श्री स्वामी केशवानन्द सत्यार्थी जी महाराज) is an Indian Guru. The spiritual institution Paramhans Satyarthi Mission is led and governed by him. He is one of the major saints of Shri Nangli Sahib. He was born as younger son of Shri Paramhans Swami Ramanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj (1897-1986). Shri Paramhans Swami Ramanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj founded Paramhans Satyarthi Mission and in 1985 he anointed Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj as his spiritual successor and the patron saint of the Paramhans Satyarthi Mission.[1] Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj travels around the world and preaches about spirituality and enlightenment. Swami Ramanand Satyarthi Trust, Shri Satyarthi Sevadal, Shri Satyarthi High School, and Shri Satyarthi Sandesh Magazine are also administered in his guidance.[2]

Life

He was born on 5 September 1943, in a religious family and was named as Shri Khairati Lal Bhardwaj. His father, Pandit Khushiram Bhardwaj was a devotee of Lord Krishna and was a scholar of Sanskrit, Astrology, Vedenta, Shastras and Upanishads. Pandit Khushiram Bhardwaj Ji became a disciple of Swami Swarupanand Ji Maharaj and adopted a life of renunciation (Sanyas). He was later famed as Shri Swami Ramanand Satyarthi ji Maharaj.

Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj acquired knowledge of Rajyoga from Shri Swami Ramanand Satyarthi ji Maharaj by the age of ten years and he used to go into state of super-consciousness (Samadhi) with ease. He continued his practices of Raj Yoga with his schooling and graduation. He also holds a degree of M.A.

Shri Swami Advaitanand Ji Maharaj (1846-1919) also known as the "First Spiritual Master" of the Shri Paramhans Advait Mat lineage, initiated the "Second Spiritual Master", Swami Swarupanand Ji Maharaj ( also known as Shri Nangli Niwasi Bhagwan Ji) in the early 1900s. Swami Swarupanand Ji Maharaj was further succeeded by Shri Swami Paramhans Ramanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj.[1][3] On 2 July 1985(the day Vyas Pooja), Shri Swami Ramanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj declared Shri Khairati Lal Bhardwaj as his spiritual successor and the patron saint of Paramhans Satyarthi Mission and named him as Shri Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj.[4]

Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj adopted renunciation (Sanyas) and vowed to publicize the supreme knowledge of Paramhans tradition on 8 January 1995 at Satyarthi Samadhi Mandir, Shri Nangli Sahib. Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj has founded various Satyarthi Dhams (Ashrams) at New Delhi, Haridwar, Lucknow, Chhatarpur, Bareily and Shri Nangli Sahib. Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj organizes Gyan-Yagnas at different places.[5][6] Paramhans Satyarthi Mission organizes camps for spiritual and moral understanding every year at Rajyog Mandir, New Delhi in which Shri Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj teaches the practices of Dhyana and meditation.[7]

Primary teachings

The primary teachings of Shri Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj are Bhakti, Sewa(Service), Prem (love) and Rāja yoga (meditation). The spiritual institution (Paramhans Satyarthi Mission) led by Shri Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj believes in the principle of Vasudev Kutumbkam. The symbol of the mission is Hans or the swan bird on the lotus flower. "Satya" (truth) is the methodology of the mission. Shri Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj preaches the concept and relevance of Advaita Vedanta. Advait refers to its idea that the soul (Atman) is the same as the highest metaphysical Reality (Brahman). Advaita Vedanta emphasizes the idea that moksha is achievable in this life in contrast to Indian philosophies that emphasize moksha after death. Advaita Vedanta is one of the most studied and most influential schools of classical Indian thought. Advaita philosophy is non-dualistic.[8][9]

Raj yoga

Raj yoga is variously referred to as "royal yoga", "royal union", "sahaj marg", "best of yoga". Raj yoga refers to the goal of yoga (which is usually samadhi). Raja Yoga meditation is an inwardly oriented practice. Shri Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji Maharaj teaches the way to meditate on the pious name which is two and a half words powerful mantra. This mantra is given to the devotees as Updesh. It is known to make the person’s life free of all hassles, to show and guide him in the right direction. He has written several books about Sewa, Satya, Rajyog, etc. that are only available at all the Satyarthi Dhams which are the temples of Paramhans Satyarthi Mission.[10]

Sewa

In his view, sewa is the best way of practicing Bhakti. It could be in any way, by going to his temple and physically contributing to the activities happening there, by remembering him in our hearts and doing Pooja (worship) at home, by devoting (as per the wish) to the funds.[11]

Bhakti

Bhakti means devotion. Bhakti yoga means to practice connecting the God, and establishing our relationship with, God, through acts of love and service, or devotional service. Basic principle of Bhakti-yoga, or devotional service, is that the Absolute Truth is not an impersonal void but rather the Supreme Person. The goal of one who practices Bhakti yoga is to revive that state of pure consciousness.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 Sri Swami Sar, Shabdanand Ji (1998). Shri Swarup Darshan. New Delhi, India: Sar Shabd Mission. pp. 601–654.
  2. ↑ "Hindu Temple of Washington Presents Unique experience of spiritual enlightenment by Swami Keshwanand Satyarthi Ji". Sulekha. 2013.
  3. ↑ Shri Paramhansa Advait Mat: A life sketch of the Illustrious Master of the Mat. India: Shri Anandpur Trust. 1975. pp. 145–146.
  4. ↑ "Favour Granted to Satyarthi Ji".
  5. ↑ "मुजफ्फरनगर : श्री परमहंस सत्यार्थी मिशन द्वारा सनातन धर्म सभा भवन में सत्यार्थी ज्ञान यज्ञ हुआ।". Jagran. 25 May 2015.
  6. ↑ "सांसारिक सुख क्षणिक अनुभूति है: सत्यार्थी". Daily Hunt. 29 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "हर श्वास नंगली वालों के नाम संध्या". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
  8. ↑ "Paramhans Satyarthi Mission".
  9. ↑ "Focus on family solidarity rather than money". Dainik Bhaskar. 2015-11-17.
  10. ↑ "'विकारों पर विजय से मिलेंगे भगवान'". Navbharat times. Oct 3, 2012.
  11. ↑ "माता-पिता बच्चों को गोसेवा के संस्कार दें". Dainik Bhaskar. 2016.
  12. ↑ "Satyarthi Seva Dal- Knowledge Yajna in Sanatan Dharma Sabha". Jagran. 28 Mar 2016.
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