Bhausaheb Maharaj was born in 1843 as Venkatesh Khanderao Deshpande.[1][2] Bhausaheb Maharaj belonged to the Deshastha Brahmin caste,[2][1] the same caste to which the thirteenth century Varkari saint and philosopher Dnyaneshwar belonged, the 16th century sant Eknath, and the 17th century saint and spiritual poet Samarth Ramdas.[3] Dnyaneshwar was universally acclaimed for his commentary on the Bhagvad Gita.[4] Eknath published an extensive poem called the Eknathi Bhagwat in the 16th century. Other works of Eknath include the Bhavartha Ramayana, the Rukmini Swayamwara and the Swatma Sukha.[4]Samarth Ramdas, who was also the spiritual adviser to Shivaji, wrote the Dasbodh.[4]
Spiritual life
According to Kotnis, Bhausaheb Maharj was looked upon as the reincarnation of Sant Tukaram[5] (1577–1650), a prominent VarkariSant and spiritual poet of the Bhakti, who had taken birth again in the Neelwani Lingayat community to finish his work of spreading the knowledge of Self-realisation.[5] He met his guru Sri Nimbargi at the age of fourteen.[1] At the request of Nimbargi,[1][web 1] Bhausaheb Maharaj Deshpande (1843 Umdi - 1914 Inchgiri)[web 1] received mantra initiation[1] from Shri Raghunathpriya Sadhu Maharaj,[1][web 1] who was an ardent follower and a devoted disciple of Shri Gurulingajangam Maharaj.[6][web 1] Bhausaheb Maharaj became a disciple of Nimbargi Maharaj.[web 1]
Teachings
The Ant's Way
Bhausaheb Maharaj's teachings, and those of his student Gurudeo Ranade, have been called Pipilika Marg ,[web 2] "the Ant's way",[web 2] the way of meditation,[web 3] while the teachings of his student Siddharameshwar Maharaj, and Siddharameshwar Maharaj's disciples Nisargadatta Maharaj and Ranjit Maharaj have been called Vihangam Marg,[web 2] "the Bird's Way", the direct path to Self-discovery.[web 3][note 1]Ranjit Maharaj comments:
There are two ways to realize: the bird's way or ant's way. By meditation (or ant's way) one can realize. The word or name has so much power. The name you were given by your parents has done so many things. Mantra is given by the master, but it is a very long way for the understanding. By chanting or saying the mantra you can go to the final reality.There are only two things: one is reality, the other is illusion. One word only can wipe out illusion.
So one thought [i.e. mantra] from the Master who has realized is sufficient to realize. It is a very lengthy way, that's the only thing. So my Master found the shortest way, by thinking. By unthinking you have become the smallest creature, and by thinking you can become the greatest of the great, why not? If you don't have the capacity to understand by thinking, the bird's way, then you can go by way of meditation. It is the long way and you have to meditate for many hours a day. People say they meditate, but most don't know how to meditate. They say that God is one and myself is another one, that is the duality. It will never end that way.
So one word is sufficient from the Master. Words can cut words, thoughts can cut thoughts in a fraction of a second. It can take you beyond the words, that is yourself. In meditation you have to eventually submerge your ego, the meditator, and the action of the meditation, and finally yourself. It is a long way.[7]
Nama-Yoga
Bhausaheb Maharaj teachings were collected in a book called Nama-Yoga, a term coined by the compilers and translators of the book, whereas Bhausaheb Maharaj himself called it Jnana Marga, just like Nimbargi Maharaj did.[1] The editors wrote:
"Nama-Yoga" is a word specially coined by us to designate the Spiritual Philosophy and Discipline of Sri [Bhausaheb] Maharaj. He himself called it Jnana-Marga - or Path of self-realisation. We have, however, used "Nama-Yoga" in a double sense. In fact, both the words - Nama and Yoga carry double meaning. Nama means i) Meditation on Divine Name and ii) Divinity in posse. Like many other saints, to Sri [Bhausaheb] Maharaj also, Nāma (name) and Rūpa (form) of God were identical. The Name itself was God. Yoga means Spiritual union or realisation of god. In the first sense, Nama-Yoga represents the Path, while in the second sense, it represents the Goal, as meditation, on Divine Name, if properly practiced, will lead to the realisation of the vision and bliss of the lord.[1]
Lineage
After his awakening he was authorized by Nimbargi to carry on the lineage,[1] and established the Inchegeri Sampraday.[8] Sri Bhausaheb Maharaj had many students, among which were:
Sri Amburao Maharaj of Jigjivani (1857 Jigajevani - 1933 Inchgiri)[web 5][8]
^The terms appear in the Varaha Upanishad, Chapter IV: "34. (The Rishi) Suka is a Mukta (emancipated person). (The Rishi) Vamadeva is a Mukta. There are no others (who have attained emancipation) than through these (viz., the two paths of these two Rishis). Those brave men who follow the path of Suka in this world become Sadyo-Muktas (viz., emancipated) immediately after (the body wear away); 35. While those who always follow the path of Vamadeva (i.e., Vedanta) in this world are subject again and again to rebirths and attain Krama (gradual) emancipation, through Yoga, Sankhya and Karmas associated with Sattva (Guna). 36. Thus there are two paths laid down by the Lord of Devas (viz.,) the Suka and Vamadeva paths. The Suka path is called the bird’s path; while the Vamadeva path is called the ant’s path."[web 4]
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bhausaheb, maharaj, 1843, 1914, founder, inchegeri, sampradaya, which, well, known, indian, guru, nisargadatta, maharaj, belonged, shri, samartha, sadaguru, personalbornbhausaheb, umadikar1843karnatakadied1914religionhinduismfounder, ofinchegeri, sampradayaphi. Bhausaheb Maharaj c 1843 c 1914 was the founder of the Inchegeri Sampradaya to which the well known Indian guru Nisargadatta Maharaj belonged Bhausaheb MaharajShri Samartha Sadaguru Bhausaheb MaharajPersonalBornBhausaheb Umadikar1843KarnatakaDied1914ReligionHinduismFounder ofInchegeri SampradayaPhilosophyJnana yogaReligious careerGuruNimbargi Maharaj Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Background 1 2 Spiritual life 2 Teachings 2 1 The Ant s Way 2 2 Nama Yoga 3 Lineage 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 Sources 7 1 Published sources 7 2 Web sources 8 Further reading 9 External linksBiography EditBackground Edit Bhausaheb Maharaj was born in 1843 as Venkatesh Khanderao Deshpande 1 2 Bhausaheb Maharaj belonged to the Deshastha Brahmin caste 2 1 the same caste to which the thirteenth century Varkari saint and philosopher Dnyaneshwar belonged the 16th century sant Eknath and the 17th century saint and spiritual poet Samarth Ramdas 3 Dnyaneshwar was universally acclaimed for his commentary on the Bhagvad Gita 4 Eknath published an extensive poem called the Eknathi Bhagwat in the 16th century Other works of Eknath include the Bhavartha Ramayana the Rukmini Swayamwara and the Swatma Sukha 4 Samarth Ramdas who was also the spiritual adviser to Shivaji wrote the Dasbodh 4 Spiritual life Edit According to Kotnis Bhausaheb Maharj was looked upon as the reincarnation of Sant Tukaram 5 1577 1650 a prominent Varkari Sant and spiritual poet of the Bhakti who had taken birth again in the Neelwani Lingayat community to finish his work of spreading the knowledge of Self realisation 5 He met his guru Sri Nimbargi at the age of fourteen 1 At the request of Nimbargi 1 web 1 Bhausaheb Maharaj Deshpande 1843 Umdi 1914 Inchgiri web 1 received mantra initiation 1 from Shri Raghunathpriya Sadhu Maharaj 1 web 1 who was an ardent follower and a devoted disciple of Shri Gurulingajangam Maharaj 6 web 1 Bhausaheb Maharaj became a disciple of Nimbargi Maharaj web 1 Teachings EditThe Ant s Way Edit Bhausaheb Maharaj s teachings and those of his student Gurudeo Ranade have been called Pipilika Marg web 2 the Ant s way web 2 the way of meditation web 3 while the teachings of his student Siddharameshwar Maharaj and Siddharameshwar Maharaj s disciples Nisargadatta Maharaj and Ranjit Maharaj have been called Vihangam Marg web 2 the Bird s Way the direct path to Self discovery web 3 note 1 Ranjit Maharaj comments There are two ways to realize the bird s way or ant s way By meditation or ant s way one can realize The word or name has so much power The name you were given by your parents has done so many things Mantra is given by the master but it is a very long way for the understanding By chanting or saying the mantra you can go to the final reality There are only two things one is reality the other is illusion One word only can wipe out illusion So one thought i e mantra from the Master who has realized is sufficient to realize It is a very lengthy way that s the only thing So my Master found the shortest way by thinking By unthinking you have become the smallest creature and by thinking you can become the greatest of the great why not If you don t have the capacity to understand by thinking the bird s way then you can go by way of meditation It is the long way and you have to meditate for many hours a day People say they meditate but most don t know how to meditate They say that God is one and myself is another one that is the duality It will never end that way So one word is sufficient from the Master Words can cut words thoughts can cut thoughts in a fraction of a second It can take you beyond the words that is yourself In meditation you have to eventually submerge your ego the meditator and the action of the meditation and finally yourself It is a long way 7 Nama Yoga Edit Bhausaheb Maharaj teachings were collected in a book called Nama Yoga a term coined by the compilers and translators of the book whereas Bhausaheb Maharaj himself called it Jnana Marga just like Nimbargi Maharaj did 1 The editors wrote Nama Yoga is a word specially coined by us to designate the Spiritual Philosophy and Discipline of Sri Bhausaheb Maharaj He himself called it Jnana Marga or Path of self realisation We have however used Nama Yoga in a double sense In fact both the words Nama and Yoga carry double meaning Nama means i Meditation on Divine Name and ii Divinity in posse Like many other saints to Sri Bhausaheb Maharaj also Nama name and Rupa form of God were identical The Name itself was God Yoga means Spiritual union or realisation of god In the first sense Nama Yoga represents the Path while in the second sense it represents the Goal as meditation on Divine Name if properly practiced will lead to the realisation of the vision and bliss of the lord 1 Lineage EditAfter his awakening he was authorized by Nimbargi to carry on the lineage 1 and established the Inchegeri Sampraday 8 Sri Bhausaheb Maharaj had many students among which were Sri Amburao Maharaj of Jigjivani 1857 Jigajevani 1933 Inchgiri web 5 8 Sri Gurudev Ranade of Nimbal web 5 web 6 8 web 7 Girimalleshwar Maharaj 8 Sri Siddharameshwar Maharaj 1875 1936 1 8 See also EditAdvaita VedantaNotes Edit The terms appear in the Varaha Upanishad Chapter IV 34 The Rishi Suka is a Mukta emancipated person The Rishi Vamadeva is a Mukta There are no others who have attained emancipation than through these viz the two paths of these two Rishis Those brave men who follow the path of Suka in this world become Sadyo Muktas viz emancipated immediately after the body wear away 35 While those who always follow the path of Vamadeva i e Vedanta in this world are subject again and again to rebirths and attain Krama gradual emancipation through Yoga Sankhya and Karmas associated with Sattva Guna 36 Thus there are two paths laid down by the Lord of Devas viz the Suka and Vamadeva paths The Suka path is called the bird s path while the Vamadeva path is called the ant s path web 4 References Edit a b c d e f g h i j Boucher n d a b Dabade 1998 p 84 Bokil 1979 p 18 a b c Kher 1895 pp 446 454 a b Kotnis 1963 p 17 R D Ranade 1982 Mysticism In Maharashtra Ranjit Maharaj 1999 a b c d e Frydman 1987 Sources EditPublished sources Edit Bokil Vinayak Pandurang 1979 Rajguru Ramdas Kamalesh P Bokil sole distributors International Book Service Boucher Cathy n d The Lineage of Nine Gurus The Navnath Sampradaya and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Dabade K D 1998 Sociology of religion a case study of Nimbargi Sampradaya Mangala Publications Frydman Maurice 1987 Navanath Sampradaya In I Am That Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Bombay Chetana Kher Appaji Kashinath 1895 A higher Anglo Marathi grammar pp 446 454 retrieved 10 October 2010 Kotnis Anant Narsinha 1963 Life sketch of Sant Tatyasaheb Kotnis Nisargadatta 1973 I Am That PDF archived from the original PDF on 27 January 2018 retrieved 3 October 2014 Ranjit Maharaj 1999 Illusion vs Reality Dialogues with Shri Ranjit Maharaj on the Stateless State Sadguru Publishers Web sources Edit a b c d e Gurudev R D Ranade Sadguru Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj Umdikar a b c http nondualite free fr Shri Sadguru Siddharameshwar Maharaj a b sadguru us The Bird s way Archived from the original on 30 March 2015 Retrieved 3 October 2014 swamji com Seven Bhumikas a b Gurudev R D Ranade Sadguru Shri Amburao Maharaj Gurudev R D Ranade Shri Gurudev R D Ranade Bridge India Shri Gurudev R D RanadeFurther reading EditTeachingsSamartha Ramdas 2010 Dasbodh Spiritual Instruction for the Servant Sadguru Publishing Deshpande Manohar Srinivas 1978 Sri Bhausaheb Maharaj Life sketch and Nama yoga Academy of Comparative Philosophy and ReligionBackgroundCathy Boucher The Lineage of Nine Gurus The Navnath Sampradaya and Sri Nisargadatta MaharajExternal links EditGurudev R D Ranade Sadguru Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj Umdikar ShantiKuteer Ashram Bhausaheb Maharaj Archived 2018 10 20 at the Wayback Machine balkrushnamauli com Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj Nandeshwar Retrieved from https en 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