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Born 21 November 1898, Godhra, British India Died 19 November 1968 (aged 69), Haridwar, India Religion Hinduism Sect Datta Sampradaya Order Gurucharita tradition Guru Vasudevanand Saraswati Literary works Datta Bavani, Shree Gurulilamrut, Avadhooti Ananad Bhajan, Rang Hyadayam, Vashudevnamsudha, Dattnam Smaran, Dattnam Sankirtan, Girvanbhasha Pravesh Similar Santhananda, Vishwadevanand Puri, Jayendra Saraswathi | ||
Pavna datta and teachings of pujya shree rang avadhoot maharaj of nareshwar pujya bapji
Shri Rang Avadhoot Maharaj was a prominent 19th century divine saint. He played an important role in spreading Datta-panth (path shown by Lord Dattatreya) in Gujarat, India. His hermitage is located at Nareshwar, Gujarat,India on the bank of holy river Narmada.
Descent: 21 November 1898 (Kartika Sud 9)
Ascent: 19 November 1968 (Kartika Vad 30)
Name: Pandurang Vitthalapanta Valame
Birth Place: Godhra (Gujarat, India)
Guru: Vasudevanand Saraswati
Aphorism:
- Parasparadevo Bhava - Invoke the divine unto one another.
- Svase Svase Datta-Namah Smaratman - Oh Mind! Remember Lord Dattatreya at every moment [Lit. Every breath].
- Satyameva Param Tapah - Truth is the supreme penance.
Lord Vitthala of pandharpura took birth in the form of Panduranga after appearing repeatedly in the dreams of his father. With a bright student career joined Indian Independence movement. Snataka (Graduate)- served for a short period as a teacher – participated actively in social activities -abandoned all these and went to Nareswar on the bank of the Holy River Narmada for penance in the year 1925 and lived in tune with Infinity since then.
His holy Mother Ma Rukmamba also stayed with him. He guided truthseekers, inspired many for social and religious activities. Organised a Rifle Camp at Nareshwar. Contributed profoundly with prolific writings in Gujarati, Sanskrit, Hindi and English languages. Alleviated miseries of all types – physical, mental, spiritual – by organising special Surgical and Medical camps and though Dava (Ayurvedic Medicines) as well as by his Spiritual powers of Duva (Benediction).
He laid stress on Indian culture through practice rather than preaching. Adopted synthetic modern approach to the mundane problems of devotees. Was Averse to Praise, Press, Publicity, Pravachan (Lecturing) and Paisa (Money). Accepted no gifts in cash or kind. Left the world bodily on 19-11-1968 (Kartika Vad 30) at Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India on the bank of the Holy River Ganges. The body was brought to Nareshwar and cremated on November 21, 1968.
Countless devotees and followers revere him as a manifestation of Lord Dattatreya, who is considered a divine trinity in Hinduism.
