Yogi Nath
Yogi Nath is a Shaivism-related group of monks which emerged around the 13th-century. They are sometimes called Jogi or simply Yogi, and are known for a variety of siddha yoga practices.[1]
History
The yogis were primarily associated with the Yogic-traditions promoted by the great
In 1567, Jogis (Giris) and
Organization
The Nath tradition is a syncretic
Nath Shaiva monastic organization was one of those Hindu monk groups that militarized and took up arms following the Muslim conquest of India, to resist persecution.[5][6][7] They were scorned and persecuted by Mughal Empire officials, and by social, cultural and religious elites.[8][9] However, the Nath yogi monks have been very popular with the rural population in South Asia since medieval times.[10]
The Nath tradition of Shaivism is credited with establishing numerous Shiva Hindu temples and monasteries, particularly in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, north Bihar, and Nepal.[11]
Yogi Nath in Bengal
Prior to independence, census statistics rarely included the caste name Nath or Yogi nath. 19th-century British sources mentioned that castes known as jogis or jugis existed in Bengal. Some sources claim that Jogis held a low position during the 19th century. They appear to be particularly linked to failed ascetics and weavers who are often of lower status.[12] In the state of West Bengal they are classified as Other Backward Class under India's Reservation system.[13]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8160-7564-5.
- OCLC 469489273.
- ISBN 978-81-902272-6-1.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-226-14934-9.
- ISBN 978-81-902272-6-1.
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- ISBN 978-1-107-40637-7.
- ISBN 978-0-226-14934-9.
- ISBN 978-0-231-12730-1.
- ISBN 978-1-4384-3890-0.
- ISBN 978-0-226-14934-9.
- ^ Nath, M. N. (1993). A Carnival of Parting: The Tales of King Bharthari and King Gopi Chand as Sung and Told by Madhu Natisar Nath of Ghatiyali, Rajasthan. United States: University of California Press. p. 51.
- ^ "List of Other Backward Classes (O.B.C.) Recognized by Govt. of West Bengal" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-11-13.