Changdev Maharaj
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Changdev Maharaj (also commonly referenced in ancient texts as Changa Deva, Changadeva, or simply Changa) was a
Present day remains
Temples dedicated to Changdev Maharaj are today mostly found in the state of Maharashtra. References to his yogic and Tantric acts can be found in various literate related to yogic and Tantric streams as well as Buddhist folklore. The word Changa itself means good, and is also the name of a particular Shiva Jyotirlinga and the deity Bhairava.[4]
In the present day, the village of
The present day Puntamba, a village along the banks of the Godavari River in Maharashtra, is believed to be the 14th and final resting place for Changdev Maharaj. The village has a mid-17th-century temple which houses the samadhi of Changdev Maharaj.[3]
Even though not a temple by itself, the masonry wall used by Dnyaneshwar as a steed to visit Changdev (see below) is a sacred monument and is worshipped by the Varkaris visiting the holy city of Alandi.[8]
Dnyanadev and the flying wall
Changdev is most commonly known today due to his popular first encounter with
Muktai, the spiritual guide
Legends associated with Changdev Maharaj
- Changdev Baba followed the path of Non-Duality in the Nath-Panth order. He followed Lord Adinath (who is said to be an incarnation of Lord Para Shiva).
- Changdev Maharaj was a Mahayogi who lived in his mortal coil for 1400 years. He had complete knowledge of and control over all the five elements (water, air, fire, earth, and ether).
- By his yogic powers, he gathered light and formed a real Jyotirlinga which he worshiped as Jyotir Shiva. He was also an occultist and used to worship Mahabhairav in the Jyotir Shiva Linga manifested by him.
- By his yogic powers, he resurrected many dead people back to life.
References
- ^ "Gazetteers Of The Bombay Presidency - Ahmadnagar". Government Central Press. Retrieved 2009-01-22..
- ^ Lives of Saints. Retrieved 2009-01-22..
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- ISBN 978-81-208-0277-3.
- ^ "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of Aurangabad - Archaeological Survey of India". Archived from the original on 2017-09-05. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
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- ^ "Narayanpur ( Old Temple of Lord Datta )". Bhor Municipal Council. Archived from the original on 2009-01-20. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
- ^ "Gazetteers Of The Bombay Presidency - Poona". Government Central Press. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
- ISBN 978-81-208-0469-2.