Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj
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| Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj | |
 Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj
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| Born | March 1880 Village Mehrab Chandni, Tanda Baga, Taluka Hyderabad, , Sindh Province of Un-Partitioned India |
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| Died | 4 November 1973 Adipur, Gujrat |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Guru of Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu |
| Religious beliefs | Hinduism |
Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj is the guru of Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu and Sant Sri ManohardasJi Maharaj (Ajmer).His Holiness practiced Complete Celibacy throughout his life[1].
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[edit] Biography
Swamiji was born on March 1880 in a small village Mehrab Chandni, Tanda Baga, Taluka Hyderabad(Sindh). He was named Lilaram. Orphaned at the age of ten, his uncle became his guardian A bal brahmachari who went in search of truth and enjoyed company of saints.His guru Holiness Vedic Acharya Saint keshavaram enlightened and blessed him with knowledge and philosophy, named him "LILASHAH". A multifaceted personality viz vairagi yogi,vedantic preacher, patriot (always wore khadi), social reformer, hakim, philanthropist to name a few. He was pioneer in initiating marriages of poor and destitute daughters, upliftment of poor, preservation of Sindhi language and culture.
Swami LeelaShah was born at Hyderabad, Sind in a small Village Mehrab Chandni of Tanda Baga Taluka, on march 1880. His Father's name was Topandas and Mother's name was Hemibai. His birth name Was Lilaram . At the Age of 10 Years his mother and father died and he was brought up by lakhumal . Swamiji was religious from his childhood . He refused to marry and opted to live as a Sant and pray to God. He decided to work for the upliftment of the people living in laad (south of sindh) , because they were illiterate and downtrodden. Lilaram was made president of Bhagat Ratan Darbar , but he left the post in search of truth. He learnt Hindi, studied Religious & Vedic books and lived amongst Sants. He became disciple of Vedic Acharya Sant Shri Keshavaram, who filled in him a light of knowledge and philosophy and named him as Leelashah.[2]
There after Swami Leelashah Maharaj travelled Northern parts of India namely Haridwar, Rishikesh, North Kashi , Kashmir, Tibet and Himalayas. There, he lived in caves, meditated for many years and did bhakti. Swami had started helping people in Sindh and Started publishing Religious Monthly Magazine Tatwa Gyan . After Indo-Pak partition he solved the problems of Sindhi Samaj by going to various places in India. He travelled to Ahmedabad, Alwar, Jaipur, Jodhpur , Agra, Bombay, Baroda, Gandhidham and helped people to establish themselves.[3]
He contributed greatly towards mankind. He also established schools, Dharmshalla, Gau Shala, Hospitals, Vridhshram, libraries, Satsang Halls etc. By initiation of swamiji, religious book was started on Atama Darshan from Ajmer. Swamiji also travelled abroad and conducted satsang lectures and helped them to remain healthy through Nature Cure. In the last few years of his lifetime, he propogated against dowry system and encouraged group marriages. Swamiji never tried to expose himself. He lived simple life. He also did not establish himself as Guru, but helped everyone heartily. Swamiji`s capital was Religious book and a bed of Tat. He was Brahma Gyani- such great sant, after leading a worth -living life of 93 years, on 4th November 1973 he left his body. Swamiji's disciples are spread throughout country. His branches of Satsang and lecture halls will always give inspiration and swamiji's name will live forever. Sant Leelashah's Samadhi is situated at Adipur.[4]
A yogi who believed and practised simple living and high thinking. Inspired by his noble and benevolent thoughts, through his divine blessings, Vedant ashrams, Dharamshala, Gaushalas, Pathshalas, Satsang-sabhas, Hospitals, Libraries, Shelter homes for windows and elders are established all over the country.[5]
He was endowed with a lustrous personality. He was a graet philosopher, Social reformer and scholar of Vedanta. He was the editor of a great philosphical work, popular as "Atmadarshan".[6]
[edit] Sayings
"HEY BHAGWAN ASA SUBNI KHE SUBUDI DE, SHAKTI DE, NIROGATA DE, ASA SAB PANHINJO PANHINJO KARTVIY PALE SUKHI RAHUN"
"HARIOM TAT SAT, HARIOM TAT SAT, HARIOM TAT SAT".[7]
[edit] Disciples
Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu is among the many disciples of Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj. He was inspired to go to the ashram of the Great Guru at Nainital, Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj. He had to wait for 40 days in the Ashram to get the glimpse of Gurudev.[8][9]
A few words spoken by Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu with reference to Swami Sri Lilashahji Maharaj:
| “ | I met Pujya SadGurudev (Swami Shri Leela Shahji Maharaj) in the forests of Nainital for the first time.
I got the wonderful opportunity to stay near the lotus feet of Pujya Gurudev for 30 days. Later on when I used to visit Guruji on various occasions, I could see & experience the divinity of his attitude, his supreme knowledge, his magnanamity & his subtle vision .. I could see his eyes showering divine love always. I could see the divine qualities like never-ending patience, cheerfulness, infinite capabilities, strong determination & affection for all in his day to day dealings. Even now when I'm reminded of those wonderful days spent with Guruji, my heart is overwhelmed. One can experience divine bliss only at the lotus feet of Guruji! I'm reminded of the pure love of SadGurudev again & again. SadGurudev opens the door to salvation...[10] |
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[edit] Reference
- ^ http://archivehi.webdunia.com/occasion/others/NavSamvatsar/cheti_pawansant.htm
- ^ http://www.freewebs.com/dubai_center/swamililashahji.htm
- ^ http://www.freewebs.com/dubai_center/swamililashahji.htm
- ^ http://www.freewebs.com/dubai_center/swamililashahji.htm
- ^ http://swamililashahbaroda.org/Introduction.html
- ^ http://archivehi.webdunia.com/occasion/others/NavSamvatsar/cheti_pawansant.htm
- ^ http://swamililashahbaroda.org/Introduction.html
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sant_Sri_Asaramji_Bapu#Journey_to_Spirituality
- ^ http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/01apr24/news.htm
- ^ http://www.ashram.org/newweb/dadaguru.html
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