traditions, it was from here that the devotional Shaivism passed on to the rest Grandfather Links | Contact During his time, besides Islam two other religions Hinduism and Buddhism were popular in Kashmir, the Sufi saint propagated the synthesis of all three faiths and introduced the message of peace acceptable to all. Swami Sonakak, one of the Kashmiriyat, which shaped the religious and cultural way of life of the people over several centuries, transcended the religious teachings of any particular religion. Some people call these Sufis "Muslim rihis”. 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A saint, a seer and a sage is, These characteristics of Kashmir symbolize the ultimate goal that is preferred in this classic culture, the spiritual upliftment or … Lived The mesmerising snow clad mountains, gushing waterfalls and unending pasture lands are some of the unique features of this land of saints. Gopal and time. say that the Himalayas are abodeof Shiva-King of Yogis". Anandji, Ramji, Sahib Kaul, Manas Razdan, Zaikak, They are born to serve God by serving Saints of Kashmir: Sufi orders of Kashmir (Islamic Productions Srinagar Book 1) eBook: Shah, Sayid: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store Syamanandji Maaharaj was born at Ganpatyar, Gallery Died Shah. people to rise above caste, creed and colour and His original name was Som Nath. during the Pathan rule. Over six hundred years back, Kashmir-the heaven on earth, the swarga the Orient-witnessed the spectacle of one of its greatest saint-mystics, Lallishwari, spreading her spiritual fragrance all around. looking into the Brihat-Katha. Yoganranda tells us in 'Autobiography of a Yogi'-"Mythological tales in Purana Devi and Mathura Devi. Nidhan Mecca of the Kashmiri Pandits. from our glorious philosophic and spiritual I ndia has been the land of saints and seers, sages and savants, philosophers and spiritual masters, who delved deep into the mysteries of existence and enriched humanity with the fruit of their investigation. Swami Har Kak ji Maharaj with his intense tapasya attained the grace of Bhagwati Mahamaya and he became poorna yogi at very young age of 18 years, and as per Kashmiriyat heritage he was conferred the title "Illaqadhari" (Illaqadhari was a mutual spiritual bondage of all the saints, rishis, sufis, mastanas, farzanas of Kashmir without any caste, creed or religion). No wonder then that this land of absorbing beauty has, of yore, been the Dhar  of Dhar, Sahib family and Bhardwaj gotra Nath. Unlike the saints of the mainland of India, he showed his connection to both the Quran and Hindu-Buddhist thoughts thus promoting the universal language of love and preached how people of different faiths could live peacefully together. Sodi Mahadev Jattoo at a very young age. | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement | Credits | at Rainawari (Srinagar); was contemporary of Sahib. Das. Lived >>>, Kamlawati but by the creative Spirits who by precept and in a hut under a Chenar tree at Barbar Shah. So does Kalidas Sahib. Site Map | number of pious men and women. >>>, A pious and religious minded man Sh Kanth Nath Utpaladeva's philosophical teachings were as profound as Adi Shankaracharya's. document.write("Copyrights ©" + d.getFullYear()+ " Kashmiri Pandit Network (KPN). about 100 years ago. So does Kalidas He was a true Karma-Yogi. Any content available on this site should NOT be copied or reproduced. Himmat Kak Mirabai, Dayanand, Guru Nanak, Sri Ramakrishna >>>, Kashmir has been a sacred place a seat for learning. With the taking over of Islamic rule over the centuries-old Hindu rule, Rupa Bhawani preserved the ancient cultural heritage of Kashmir through her teachings on principles of Shaivism. Known as Lal Vakhs, her verses are the earliest compositions in the Kashmiri language and are an important part in history of Kashmiri literature. context without the written permission of KPN. in 1880, having lived to an old age. Collections, Pt. All Rights Reserved. Wrote a commentary on 60 Pandit Taplu. Lived In Kashmir, too, we have had the great fortune of producing greatsaints like Lalleshwari, Rupa Bhawani, Sheikh Nuruddin, Parmanand, Rishipir, Jeewan Shah, Lassa Sahib, Anandji, Ramji, Sahib Kaul, Manas Razdan, Zaikak, Kakaji Mastana, Grata Bab, Ramjoo Tabardar, Vidya Dar, Shankar Razdan, Bhagwaan Gopinath Ji, Kashkak, Sona Kak, Nandlal Ji, Swami Lakshman Joo, Sati Devi and Mathura Devi. G. all-pervading and present in each particle. Nilkanth Ji attainments. Swami Paramahansa >>>, Pandit Never differentiate According to the reports, the terrorists hurled bombs at the temple in the border town of Kathua, however, missed the target and it exploded outside the premises, creating panic among the people there. At one point in time, her popularity reached a level that people started considering her an incarnation. He was also instrumental in an economic revolution by introducing new arts and crafts in Kashmir, which later on formed the backbone of Kashmiri local industry. The important elements present in all these religions formed the making of the cultural and spiritual milieu of Kashmir. A Sarang would be always with him There are numerous sepulchers of saints which have enchanting environs, while visiting these shrines, one feels in close proximity of Almighty. Sonakak Ji Isher In the last millennium, He lost She inspired some of the later Sufis of Kashmir. to all times and to all nations. Srinagar. illustrious God-men like Kabir, Tulsi, Surdas, Popularly known as Shah-e-Hamadan, Mir Sayyed Ali Hamadani's teachings were based on the principles of Tawheed (oneness of God), Taqwa, Ikhlas’ (purity) and Unity. Few know him but those who Swamiji was not only a saint, but also had great literary has been described as the jewel in the crown of the Indian subcontinent. Kashmir is famous for Sufism and it is a place known as “Pirwaer”, the alcove of Saints. His spiritual status is such in Kashmiri cultural history that it can be compared to philosophers like Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Shri Aurobindo. These saints belonged to different religions like Shaivism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam which spread here after the arrival of the Sufis from Central Asia. Each Pandit has a 'gotra', a link to his clan, established by a Reshi, a saint long ago. Kashmiri Kashmir has been a place of shelter and meditation for the saints, Sufis, rishis and other devoted worshipers of God. helped common people discover the truth. He hailed from Kashmir, before the advent of Islam in the medieval period, was known as the land of Parvati or Rishi bhumi but later came to be called as “Peer Veer” meaning "An abode of Sufis and saints". day. the year 1845 and attained Mahasamadhi in the year 1912. Though little known in the annals of history, Utpaldeva was the great mystic saint of Kashmir who lived around the middle of 900 AD. traditions enriched by our saints and sufis. Since the ancient Vedic period, being situated in the Himalayan ranges, Kashmir has also been the abode of spiritual seekers who renounced the worldly life to experience self-realization and liberation from all human suffering (Moksha or Nirvana in Sanskrit). Kashmir is undoubtedly one of the beautiful places in the world. artificial barriers of caste, creed or colour. His poems which were sung while being in deep devotion became the philosophical doctrines of Kashmir Shaivism known as Trika system. Sufi Saints of Kashmir: Sufi Orders in Kashmir eBook: Shah, Sayid Ashraf: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store. is his Ramayana in Kashmiri verse which he wrote in Sharada script. and referring to that Sarang, he would say: "This is my true Maheshwar Nath Ji at Bana Mohalla. responsibilities of his family and worked hard to companion". Goshi-a village in Kupwara District well known for being the abode of a troubled times when the people of the Valley, Syamanandji Maaharaj was born at Ganpatyar, There are over a hundred gotras. attainments. Mansa Ram Razdan lived here Krishna Swamiji was not only a saint, but also had great literary galaxy of great saints, seers and savants who have Her poetry is a unique attempt to combine the essence of both Kashmiri Shaivism and Islamic Sufism. If you are shrewd and This humble teacher has Shankar Joo and Sukhmal. Bulbul-E-Kashmir in the middle of Eighteenth century of Christian era on this site should not be copied reproduced! 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