Ghasidas
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Guru Ghasidas | |
|---|---|
Giroudpuri, Nagpur Kingdom, Maratha Empire | |
| Monuments | JaitKham Satnam Gurudwara |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Satguru Satnam |
| Height | 5'8 |
| Successor | Guru Balakdas |
| Spouse | Safura Mata |
| Children | Guru Balak Das, Guru Amar Das, Guru Agar Das, Guru Adgadhiya Das, Mata Sahodra |
| Parent(s) | Mahangu Das, Mata Amarautin |
Guru Ghasidas (18 December 1756 – 1850) was the
Satnami Saint and a great Scholar from Chhattisgarh in the early 19th century. It was Guru Ghasidas who started preaching in a deep forested part of Chhattisgarh.[1][2]
Ghasidas was born on 18 December 1756 in
Satnami community in Chhattisgarh and also Satnam
religion. During his lifetime, the political atmosphere in India was one of exploitation. Ghasidas experienced the evils of the caste system in the early age, which helped him to understand the social dynamics in a caste-ridden society and rejecting social inequality. To find solutions, he travelled extensively across Chhattisgarh.
Guru Ghasidas established Satnami community in Chhattisgarh based on "Satnam" (meaning "Truth") and equality. Guru Ghasidas created a symbol of truth called Jai Stambh – a white painted log of wood, with a white flag on the top. The structure indicates a white man who follows the truth "Satnam" is always steadfast and is the Pillar of Truth (Satya Stambh). The white flag indicates peace.[8]
Monuments
- The Government of Chhattisgarh renamed a part of Guru Ghasidas National Park.[9]
- They also opened a Central University called "Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya."[10]
References
- ISBN 978-0-7914-5385-8.
- ^ a b "Satnami sect | Indian religion". Encyclopedia Britannica.
- ISBN 978-0-8028-6276-1.
- ISBN 978-81-8475-277-9.
- ^ Commissioner, India Census (1902). Census of India, 1901: Central Provinces. 3 pts. Government Central Press.
- ISBN 978-0-7914-3688-2.
- ISBN 978-1-85649-562-2. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ Mishra, Ishita (6 April 2016). "Govt book terms Baba Ghasidas as 'Harijan': Jogi jr". Times of India. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh asked to propose tiger reserve status for Guru Ghasidas park". The Hindu. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Home | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)". www.ggu.ac.in. Retrieved 1 December 2023.