Sant Gyaneshwar Jayanti, also known as Jñāneśvar Jayanti, is a celebration that honors the birth anniversary of the Marathi saint and poet Sant Gyaneshwar (Jñāneśvar). He was a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra, India, and is best known for his work, the Dnyaneshwari, which is a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita written in Marathi.
Sant Gyaneshwar Jayanti is observed on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Kartik as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The exact date varies each year based on the lunar calendar.
History and Life of Saint Gyaneshwar
Saint Gyaneshwar was born in a hamlet located close to River Godavari. During his childhood, Gyaneshwar was like any other kid leading life playfully. However, he started taking a religious route due to the immense influence he got upon him through his brother. Imagine the kind of academic prowess he used to display due to which he was able to attract more number of people towards him who later became his followers. He enriched his learning further after he joined his brother to attend various religious meetings without fail.Saint Gyaneshwar acquired immense knowledge because he attended several religious gatherings. These attendances had a great impact upon him and he began to understand Hinduism better. The most famous literary works done by the much revered Indian saint are known as Gyaneshwari and Amritanumbhava. Gyaneshwari is a book based on Bhagwat Gita that reveals the truth of life while providing extreme virtue of knowledge. The other book, Amritanumbhava, could be considered as a combined biography of various saints for whom he is regarded as the spiritual leader.
Gyaneshwari is considered as the literary masterpiece since the philosophy of life has been dealt in it with great detail. The book is popular because of the intellectual ways through which every concept has been included. Perhaps, the book is held in high esteem by the entire Hindu community as they find it very close to their lives and could associate themselves in day to day activities. Learning about good features and personality development is best possible when one goes through the book in detail. Some people believe to the extent that Gyaneshwar was capable of waking up even a dead person because of his immense literal knowledge and immaculate power.
Saint Gyaneshwar Birthday Celebrations
Several centuries have passed since Gyaneshwarji died. However, the kind of aura that the great saint has generated remains still the same. He has especially been at his influential best as far as his books are considered. Reforming the society was high on his agenda due to which he has been able to acquire maximum number of followers in comparison to others. People in Madhya Pradesh celebrate the birthday of Saint Gyaneshwar by taking a head bath on the day and offering their prayers to him. A satsang is organized followed by few bhajans and keertans.Places of Celebration:
- Alandi: The town of Alandi in Maharashtra is the main center of celebration, where Sant Gyaneshwar's samadhi temple is located. Thousands of devotees visit Alandi to pay their respects and participate in the festivities.
- Other Temples and Ashrams: Temples and ashrams dedicated to Sant Gyaneshwar across Maharashtra and other parts of India also organize special events and ceremonies.
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