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AGHORESHWAR
BHAGWAN RAMJI
SOCIAL
REFORMS
On completion of long period of penance and
achievement of all sidhis, Baba Bhagwan Ram decided to
devote his energy to humanitarian service. Baba
established Sri Sarveshwari
Samooh, a socio-cultural organization on
21st September 1961. Sri Sarveshwari Samooh is a
socio-spiritual institution dedicated to the redemption,
progress and welfare of all human beings. The Samooh
works towards the spiritual growth of the people and
social upliftment of the poor.
Baba chose to serve the lepers who were shunned by their
own relatives and the entire society forcing them to
beggary for a living. Earlier Baba used to collect
lepers of Varanasi janpad and treat them. After a small
beginning when Baba served lepers himself with help of
indigenous medicine, a big leprosy hospital
Avadhoot Bhagwan Ram
Kustha Sewa Ashram
was built with full fledged outdoor and indoor
facilities. A team of qualified doctors, nurses and
paramedical staff were put in place where thousands of
lepers were treated and cured.
Baba established a school named
Avadhoot Bhagwan Ram Nursery Vidyalaya in
the Parao Ashram premises for the proper physical,
mental and spiritual development of children. The school
is up to 5th grade. The knowledge of environment, social
norms, moral and religious teachings is the part of the
curriculum with emphasis on dedication towards hard
work, love and respect for the nation and humanity.
Baba established a number of
Ashrams all over India. The ashrams founded
by Parampujya are not a burden on society. The devotees
labor themselves, produce crops and vegetables that are
not only sufficient for the inhabitants and visitors,
but are also gifted to well wishers of the Ashram.
Parampujya Aghoreshwar said, unlike the temples of
today, we do not sow seeds of conflict. We inspire
people irrespective of the religion to which they
belong, towards common brotherhood and enlightenment.
Aghoreshwar Mahaprabhu amalgamated aghor sadhna with
human service which is practiced in his ashrams.
TRAVEL
Parampujya Aghoreshwar travelled all over India and
also undertook journeys to the Himalayas. He visited
Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon,
France, Italy, Britain, USA and Mexico. The visit to
these countries were for the benefit of masses. The
Mexico visit was meant to apprise him about the work
being done there for the eradication of leprosy, He also
guided people of Mexico about the herbal medicine for
curing leprosy.
REFORM
Parampujya Aghoreshwar directly contacted Aughar
Siddhas (saints) and Siddha Peeths (holy places) and
denounced various misgivings in the society regarding
the aghor tradition owing to the erratic behavior of
some sadhus. He simplified the tradition so that it
appeals to the masses. He is remembered as
(Ek
Aughad Leek Se Hat Kar (A
Reformer Among Saints). Like a true
reformist, Parampujya brought changes in aghori
practices in tune with modern times. The important ones
are as follows:
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He moved the aghor sadhna from shamshan to ashram and
prohibited the use of liquor and other toxic substance.
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He was against the miracles to happen in the public and
guided his disciples to stay away from any public
exhibition of spiritual power. |
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He established Sarveshwari Samooh and inspired the youth
towards the spiritual growth of the people and social
upliftment of the poor through its programs. |
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He inducted general public too in this path. They offer
prayers in ashram in the Guru Purnima and Navratra
Festivals so as to worship the Sarveshwari in the
simplest way. |
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