Asaram | |
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Born | Berani, Sindh, British India | 17 April 1941
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Lakshmi Devi |
Children | Narayan Prem Sai (Son) Bharti Devi (Daughter) |
Parent(s) | Smt. Mehangiba (Mother) Thaumal Sirumalani (Father) |
Website | www.ashram.org |
Signature | |
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Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu (Hindi: संत श्री आशारामजी बापू, Gujarati: સંત શ્રી આશારામજી બાપુ, born as Asumal Sirumalani on April 17, 1941), also endearingly called "Bapu Ji", is a self-realized Hindu Spiritual Guru from India. Bapu preaches the existence of One Supreme Conscious in every human being and represents a confluence of Bhakti yoga, Gnana yoga and Karma yoga. Under his guidance, an Ashram was started in 1971 at Ahmedabad on the historically significant place where sage Sandipani (Guru of Lord Krishna) used to do Yagya.
Biography
Youth
Born as Asumal Sirumalani [Asaramji Bapu] in the Berani village of the Nawabshah District in Sindh (In an un-Partitioned India) on April 17, 1941 to Menhgiba and Thaumal Sirumalani.[1] His father was a wealthy businessman. [citation needed]
At a very young age Asumal lost his father, but grew more and more interested in pursuing meditation and spirituality as he was taught basic lessons of spirituality and meditation by his mother. He finally left his family and traveled the country, until he went to Vrindavan, a town in Uttar Pradesh - it's also called the land of Lord Krishna. Here, he was inspired to go to the ashram of the Guru, Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj. He had to wait for 40 days in the Ashram to get a glimpse of the Guru. There he stayed and served his Guru with devotion. In order to test the determination of Asumal, Swami Lilashah Ji, made him go through several hardships and tests for another 30 days before Asumal was blessed. Then Swami Sri Lilashah Ji Maharaj asked him to go back to home and continue his spiritual practices at home. [citation needed]
While coming back home, he went to Moti Koral, in Gujarat, and started spiritual practice at the bank of river Narmada. A local saint, Shri Lalji Maharaj, was impressed by Asumal's interest to attain self realization. Lalji Maharaj made arrangements for Asumal to stay in Datt Kutir of Ram Niwas, at his Ashram.
When Asumal's wife and mother came to know that he was staying at Moti Koral they visited him. They asked him to come back. Asumal refused to return until he completed the Anushthan. Afterwards, he successfully completed the Anushthan. The whole village including Lalji Maharaj came to the railway station to see them off to Ahmedabad. As soon as the train started moving from Miyagaun junction, Asumal jumped out and boarded a train towards Mumbai to meet his spiritual Guru Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj. [citation needed]
Self Realization
Asumal reached Bombay (Mumbai) and met his Guru Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj. Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj was very happy to see his disciple's keen interest to attain the truth. Hence, on 2nd Day of Ashvin month in Samvat 2021 at 2.30 in the afternoon Asumal was transformed into Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu by the blessings of Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj (Asumal se ho gaye sai Asaram). After this Asaramji Bapu went into samadhi for next two and a half days.
Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj instructed Asharamji to serve the humanity by staying as a householder. After Self-Realization Shri Asaramji Bapu stayed in solitude for seven years.[1] and then started giving religious discourse to all those who come to meet & see him. Bapu ji spent the time span of solitude at various places like Disa, Naareshwar Dhaam, the Himalayas, Mount Abu.
Life as a Householder
Asharam Bapu met Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj in Nanital in Vikram Samvat 1928, & by the commands of Guru, in order to provide a good example to common householders, Bapu entered the life of a householder. It was the day of Guru Punam in Vikram Samvat 2028 when Asharam Bapu reached Ahmedabad after staying in solitude for seven years.[2]
Asharam Bapu chose a peaceful place in the Motera village on the banks of Sabarmati river. Later on some of the devotees constructed a small room for him which is known as "Moksha Kutir". Slowly, the number of devotees coming to Motera kept on increasing and in a very short time the place became a great spiritual center. Today Motera is the main spiritual centre for the devotees coming to Sant Sri Asharamji Ashram.
Asharam Bapu had a son on 29th January, 1973, Narayan Sai. This was on the auspicious day of Shat-Tila Ekadashi in Gujrat, Ahmedabad, when Narayan Sai was born. Asharam Bapu's son also followed his fathers foot steps on the path of self realization. Narayan Sai is popularly know as Narayan Prem Sai among his followers due to his very nature of being humble and kind with everyone he meets.
Parliament of the World's Religions, 1993
In 1893 Swami Vivekananda represented India and top religious people from all over the world listened to him with great reverence, in 1993 yet again after 100 years, India represented by Saint Sri Asaram ji Bapu representing WRP and people listened to him with same reverence[1].
Foundations
There are 366 ashrams working under the guidance of Asharam Bapu.[2] These ashrams organize spiritual and social welfare activities on a regular basis. Some of these activities include weekly video satsangs, distribution of Rishi Prasad Rishi Darshan, Lok Kalyan Setu and other spiritual publications like Divya Prerna Prakash, free distribution of Netra Bindu (eye drops) and a device to remove Vaastu related issues. Live webcast of Spiritual Discourse is facilitated for more than 5 crore followers (sadhaks) living worldwide through the Ashram website.
The more information about ashram is available at here:- More Info About Ashram - Ashram.org [3]
There is Live Satsang facility provided by ashram's website and they also provide Video Satsang, Audio Satsang. [4][5][6]
At ashram's website there is another section called Picture Gallery which has wide variety of Bapuji's photos and the other section named Spiritual Calendar which is really beneficial for everyone to keep track of important Hindu's festivals. There are couple of sections like Picture Gallery, Healthy Living, Divine Experiences, Publications [7][8][9][10][11]
Sri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti
More than 1300 Sri Yog Vedant Seva Samitis are formed under the guidance of Pujya Bapuji. These Samitis do various social welfare programs like development of tribals, and people belonging to backward classes, Service activities in orphanages,distribution of food-grains through ration cards, distribution of buttermilk and water outlet service, de-addiction Campaigns, centres for Spiritual Literature, Video Satsang Centres, Free-Food and Financial Support for extremely poor people and upliftment programmes for prisoners in Jails etc. are few among them but not limited to this list.
Bal-Sanskar Kendras
Bal Sanskar Kendra or BSK [12] - Inspired by Param Pujya Asharam Ji Bapu for short are sessions and camps conducted for all-round and comprehensive development of children/students. BSKs are inspired by spiritual teachings of Asharam Bapu and coordinated by Bal Sanskar Kendra Dept., Shri Akhil Bhartiya Yoga Vedanta Seva Samiti, Sant Shri Asarmaji Ashram, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India.
Controversies
Land Encroachment Controversy Resolved
Controversy involving Ashram about land encroachment is resolved. Ashram rebutted these allegations about on Land Encroachment in a Press Release [13]. Ashram has acquired (bought) the following land over the years by paying the appropriate price to the government based on different orders.
News In Media And Sting Operation
In December 2009, the Gujarat police filed an attempt to murder case against Asaramji Bapu and two others. After initial police investigation, it turned out that the person who made the allegations had already been caught on a video tape by a TV Channel A2Z News in a Sting Operation, in which his gang of people got busted and accepted in front of camera about their conspiracy of targeting Sant Shri Asharam Ji Bapu and their Ashrams, with false allegations by support of some media houses. Asharamji Bapu or any of his disciples had nothing to gain by attempting to harm this individual when he had already been caught on tape conspiring to malign the Sant (A2Z News Channel - Sting Operation Videos).[14]. On 3 April 2010, the channel broadcast details of investigations and reports by government instituted special investigation commission, under leadership of Justice D K Trivedi, the complete video video coverage can be found here A2Z News Channel - Sach Ka Samna.[15]
CID Gives Ashram Clean Chit (April, 2010)
On April 8, 2010 after months of investigation with regard to two children who were found drowned in the river Sabaramti in 2008, CID Gave Clean Chit to Asaramji Bapu Ashram and asserted that there were no black magic or any other activities that may have anything to do with the death of the children. [16]
Aug 28, 2012 - Chopper Crash Miracle
Asaramji Bapu and four other people had a miraculous escape when their chopper crashed just before landing in Godhra (Gujarat - India) -- near the place where satsang was scheduled. The chopper was fallen down from almost 30 foot and broken into 3 parts, front part was crushed into pieces, and rudder was fallen away. It was really a miracle that all five including Bapuji escaped safely. They all are completely safe and not even this, after sometime Asaramji Bapu addressed all devotees with a huge smile on his face, and explained the whole incident and told them that they escaped by the power of chanting Guru Mantra and the grace of GOD. Here's the news coverage [1][2]
Nov 17, 2013 - Truth About All Allegations
What's the truth of all allegations? These are the facts which shed light from many aspects and bring truth in front of us [2] [3]
One of the conspirators Brij Mohan Gupta arrested by Jammu Police [4], initially this fake witness Bholanand who made false allegations on Jammu Ashram escaped [5] and here is the true reality of Bholanand (Media Report)? [6]. A report how Bholanand planned the whole conspiracy, and later he was exposed to police [7]
D K Trivedi Commission which has done the investigation has given clean chit to Ashram [8]
Ram Jethmalani (a famous Indian politician and lawyer) shed light on the whole issue of Asaram Bapu case [9]
Lawyer B. M. Gupta interview on Ahmedabad case[10]
Ramesh Modi's (Rashtriya Koshaadyaksh of VHP) take on Asaram Ji Bapu case [11]
Truth About Ashram's Room No. 302 (Kamara No 302 - A Media Report) [12].
A Truth About Fake Conspiracy - Special Report [Media Report] [13]
The ex follower Mahender Chawla, exposed - News Nation Coverage[14].
Here is another ex follower Amrit Prajapathi who is exposed - News Nation Coverage [15]
The truth about Bardoli Ashram [16]
The complete report about all the allegations against Asaram Ji Bapu :- Ati Ho Gayi Julm Ki - A Complete Report [17]
Sant Asaram Ji Bapu has devoted his life for mankind and been doing good work for the well being of common people for years, here is a glance of it -- A Journey - From Service Towards Divine Love [18]
Support From All Around The World And People From All Religions To Asaram Ji Bapu
Sant Baba Harpal Singhji Maharaj supports Asaram Ji Bapu [19]
Hasan Sahab says Muslims are with him, "Never seen great personality like Sant Asaram Ji Bapu" [20]
Sri Ravishankar says about conspiracy [21]
Acharya Balkrishna Ji says "We should get united to save our culture [22]
Swami Rudrapuriji Maharaj says Sant Asaram Ji Bapu is innocent [23]
VHP representative Vijay Singh Bhardwaj (Punjab) says Sant Asaram Ji Bapu is framed in conspiracy [24]
Rajendra Sharan Devacharya ji Maharaj says sant samaj will not tolerate this injustice anymore [25].
Experience of American sadhak visited Jodhpur on Diwali - Sant Asaram Ji Bapu has changed my life [26].
Sant Balak Ramdasji Maharaj says Sant Asaram Ji Bapu is a great warrior, fighting for Sanatan Dharam [27]
Naresh Pandit says hindus must unite, otherwise every sant will be framed in conspiracy [28]
MLA Bharat Singh says it is a political conspiracy against Asaram Bapuji [29]
Vijay Pandit says completely bogus case against Sant Asaram Bapuji [30]
Psychological reasons about conspiracy against Asaram Ji Bapu [31]
Tapomurti Param Shardhey Geeta Manishi Mahamandaleshar Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj take on conspiracy [32]
Dr Swami Shaswatanand Giri Ji Maharaj says there is big question on fake media reports about Sant Asaram Ji Bapu [33]
Maiyya JI evam Bharathi Shriji says about the truth of all allegations [34]
Common Public Supports Sant Asaram Ji Bapu [35]
Another report, a mass of supporters of Sant Asaram Ji Bapu Supporters protests at Shastri Bhawan, Delhi [36]
References
- ^ a b "About - Sant Shri Asaramji Bapu". Retrieved 2008-03-02. Biography of Sant Sri Asharam Ji Bapu on Ashram's Website
- ^ "Ashram's Website - Ashram.org". Retrieved 2008-03-02. About Ashram Page on Ashram's website
- ^ More Info About Ashram
- ^ LIVE Satsang
- ^ Video Satsang
- ^ Audio Satsang
- ^ Picture Gallery
- ^ Spiritual Calendar
- ^ Healthy Living
- ^ Divine Experiences
- ^ Publications
- ^ Bal Sanskar Kendra - Inspired by Param Pujya Asharam Ji Bapu
- ^ Press Release on Land Encroachment by Ashram
- ^ A2Z News Channel - Sting Operation Videos
- ^ A2Z News Channel - Sach Ka Samna
- ^ "No Evidence Of Black Magic Practice In Asaram : CID - India - DNA". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2011-05-08.