Gambhirnath

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Gambhirnath
TitlePeethadhishwar of Gorakhnath Math
Personal life
Born
Kashmir region, India
DiedMarch 21, 1917
NationalityIndian
Known forContributions to Yoga and knowledge
Religious life
Religion Hinduism
Denomination Guru Gorakhnath tradition
Order Nath
Religious career
TeacherMahant Baba Gopaldas
Successor Digvijay Nath

Baba Gambhirnath (died 1917) was an Indian Hindu saint of the Guru Gorakhnath tradition, who was known for his contributions to Yoga and knowledge. [1] [2] He served as the Peethadhishwar (head) of Gorakhnath Math, a temple of the Nath monastic order within the Nath tradition. He was revered as a great Siddhapurush (perfect man) of the 20th century within the Nath sect. He was the guru of Digvijay Nath. [3]

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Life

Gambhirnath was born in a village in the Kashmir region, into a wealthy family.[ citation needed ]

It is believed that he attained perfection in all three forms of yoga. In his youth, Gambhirnath started his spiritual journey, seeking guidance from Gorakhnath Math. There, he studied under the guidance of Mahant Baba Gopaldas, who taught him yoga. He wholeheartedly dedicated himself to yoga and meditation, spending time along the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi. [2]

He meditated for a period of three years in a cave in Jhusi, Prayagraj. He did penance while staying in Amarkantak. He did spiritual practice for a long time in Kapildhara and Gaya. He conducted in-depth studies of various Hindu religious texts. He undertook a pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar, where he had the opportunity to meet and seek inspiration from numerous yogis. He revived the yoga principle of the Nath Sampradaya. [1] He spent a third of his time in Bengal and made a large number of disciples. [4]

Gambhirnath died on March 21, 1917. His Samadhi temple is built within the premises of Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. [2]

Legacy

The postal department of the Indian government issued a special cover in April 2016 to commemorate the centenary year of the death anniversary of Gambhirnath. [5] Ward number 5 of Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation is officially named after Baba Gambhirnath. [3]

The Government of Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has established a state-of-the-art auditorium and cultural center in the Gorakhpur district. This cultural center is named after Gambhirnath, known as the Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath Auditorium and Cultural Centre, which is under the management of the state's Department of Culture. It features state-of-the-art facilities, including two auditoriums, providing a platform for various cultural activities and events. [6] [7]

A biography titled Aadarsh Yogi: Shri Shri Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath was written in the Bengali language by Akshay Banerjee. It was launched in April 2016. [8] The Hindi textbook for the 7th standard in the Uttar Pradesh State Board of High School and Intermediate Education includes a chapter that covers Gambhirnath. [9]

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