Nabha Dass
Ramanandi Vaishnava Bhakti poet-saint from India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nabha Dass, born as Narayan Dass, was a Hindu saint,[1] theologian and author of the Bhaktamal.[2] In this sacred scripture, Nabha Das wrote the life history of almost every saint ranging from the Satya Yuga to the Kali Yuga age. Nabha Dass wrote ‘Bhakatmal[3]’ in 1585. Nabha Dass, a saint belonging to the tradition of Ramananda. On his birthday 8 April, millions of followers remember him and his resolve to work for humanity.[1]
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Nabha Dass | |
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Personal | |
Born | Narayan Dass 8 April 1537 |
Died | 1643 |
Religion | Hinduism |
Era | 16th century |
Sect | Ramanandi Sampradaya |
Notable work(s) | Bhaktamal |
Organization | |
Philosophy | Vishishtadvaita |
Religious career | |
Guru | Saint Shri Agradasji of Raiwasa Dham and Shri Kilhadev ji of Galta Dham: Disciples of Shri Krishnadas Payahari ji |
Honours | Goswami |
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Punjab declares 8 April as gazetted holiday on Nabha Dass's birth anniversary[4]
His connection with Punjab, Jammu and Himachal:
- Guru Nabha Dass used to visit the temple of Thakurdwara Bhagwan Narainji in the village Pandori in Gurdaspur district where people of mahasha community live. In his celebrated Vaishnav text: Bhaktamal, Goswami Nabha Dass ji wrote about Ramanandi saints Bhagwanji and Narainji of Pandori Dham.[5]
- Neighbouring Himachal Pradesh and Jammu&Kashmir states also have a sizeable presence of the community.
- Kullu Dussehra is celebrated for a week on the directions of Guru Nabha Dass.
- There are around 3 million people of the Mahasha community who live in Punjab, including around one lakh in Pathankot itself.
"jaat na puchhie saadh ki, poochh leejie gyan, mol karo kirpan ka, pari rahne do mian" ("do not ask caste, religion from holy saints, ask about enlightenment of the God").