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SANT YOGI RAM SURAT KUMAR we take an umbrella, and go on doing our work in the factory, in the field, wherever we go for marketing and catching hold of the umbrella we go though the rain is falling there But still we work-still we work-do our work. Similarly we have got so many problems all around. This divine name is just like an umbrella in the heavy rainfall. Catch hold of the divine name and go on doing your work in the world. This beggar begs of you and this beggar has received all he has begged of you. So I think none of you will shrink away, when this beggar begs of you, don’t forget the divine name. This beggar prays to his father to bless you all who have come here. My Lord Rama blesses you- My Father blesses you. Arunachalaswara blesses you. It doesn’t matter to me what name it is. All the blessings of my father for all of you! Well, that is the end. That is all. Born: December 1, 1918 Left the body abode: February 20, 2001 Birth Place: Lalga nj ,near Kashi Known as: Visiri samiyar Known for: His name as “YOGI” Guru: Sri Aurobindo gave him Jnana, Sri Ramana Maharshi blessed him with tapas and Swami Ramdas gave him the nectar of Bhakti. Quote: Father alone exists. Nothing else. Nobody else. Website: yogiramsuratkumarashram.org Ashram: Yogi Ram Surat Kumar Ashram, Tiruvannamalai Pleased with his unflinching devotion and selfless service, But remember the lord with any name, with any form of your choice. Just as when there is heavy rainfall, we take an umbrella, and go on doing our work in the factory, in the field, wherever we go for marketing and catching hold of the umbrella we go though the rain is falling there. But still we work-still we work-do our work. Similarly we have got so many problems all around. This divine name is just like an umbrella in the heavy rainfall. Catch hold of the divine name and go on doing your work in the world. This beggar begs of you and this beggar has received all he has begged of you. So I think none of you will shrink away, when this beggar begs of you, don’t forget the divine name This beggar prays to his father to bless you all who have come here. My Lord Rama blesses you He had neither any place to stay nor any money for food or other needs. He could be found underneath the Punnai tree, Railway platform, Arunachaleswarar Temple or on the protruding planks of vessel shops during nights. He used to circumbulate around Mount Arunachal On those days His first friend was a dog whom He named as “ Sai Baba”.It was in 1977 a devotee of Bhagwan arranged a house in Sannadhi street near the temple. Devotees started visiting Him in this house Sourse- greatgurusofindia

Rishi Bharadwaja Bhardwaj’s education. Bharadwaja had studied grammar-scripture from Indra and taught it to many sages including interpretation. It is described in both ‘Ruktantra’ and ‘Aitareya Brahmin’. Charaka Rishi wrote that Bharadwaja had studied Ayurveda from Indra. Based on his deep study of this Ayurveda, Bharadwaja also composed the Ayurveda-Samhita. Bharadwaja received the teachings of theology from Maharishi Bhrigu and composed ‘Bharadwaja-Smriti’. Mahabharata and Hemadri have mentioned this. It is prevalent in the Pancharatra-bhakti-sampradaya that Rishi Bharadwaja was also the creator of ‘Bharadwaja-Samhita’, a code of the sect. According to Mahabharata, Shanti Parva, sage Bharadwaja preached on ‘Dhanurveda’. There, it is also said that the sage Bharadwaj practiced ‘Rajashastra’. Kautilya respectfully accepted the sage Bharadwaj among the creators of his earlier Arthashastra. Rishi Bharadwaj had composed a large text called ‘Yantra-Sarvasva’. Some part of this book has been published by Swami Brahmamuni under the name of ‘Vimana-Shastra‘. This book describes the creation of various metals for high and low-level planes. Thus the grammar, theology, pedagogy, theology, economics, archery, Ayurveda, and physicist Rishi Bharadwaj were together in this book. And in other texts, only the quotations of his texts attest The description of the incident is as follows- Bharadwaj endeavored to study the entire Vedas. Pleased Indra with strong will power and hard penance. Bhardwaj was pleased with Indra and asked for a hundred years of age to study. Bhardwaj kept studying. Hundred years are over. Pleased with the dedication of study, Indra again asked to ask for the groom, so Bharadwaj asked for another hundred years of study again. Indra provided a hundred years. Thus the order of study and boon continued. Bhardwaj studied for three hundred years. After this, Indra again appeared and said – “O Bharadwaj! If I give you a hundred more years, what will you do with them? ‘Bharadwaj replied simply,’ I will study the Vedas. ‘ Indra immediately erected three mountains of sand, then took a handful of sand in his hands and said – ‘Bharadwaj, understand these are three Vedas and your study of three hundred years is this handful of sand. The Vedas are eternal. What you have known in three hundred years of age, it is too much to know. ‘ Therefore, pay attention to my point – ‘Agni is the nature of all disciplines. Therefore, know fire only. Knowing him, the knowledge of all the disciplines will be attained automatically, after this Indra made Bharadwaj duly knowledge of Savitri-Agni-Vidya. Bharadwaja, knowing that fire, got the nectar from it and went to heaven and attained life with Aditya. At the time of exile, Shri Ram went to his ashram, which was historically a treaty of Treta-Dwapar. From the above evidence, there is no exaggeration in calling Bharadwaja Rishi as ‘Anuchanatam’ and ‘long live’ or ‘infinite’ age. It is said in the tenth mandala of the Rig Veda – ‘This is how all the sages learned the ultimate knowledge of the yajna which was secret in the cave of the intellect, but Bharadwaja sage gave it to the dysthan (swargaloka) –  Savita, Vishnu, and fire god. He got the knowledge of Brihatsam only. In the context of the definitions of Brahmanical texts, we can say that based on the hymns, the vocal singing which expresses the heaven, Aditya, mind, superiority, and Tejas in the tone of the voice is called ‘Brihatsam’. His son Dronacharya was born as a result of his attraction to an Apsara Ghrtaci. He trained Drona in use of weapons. Drona also learnt the use of weapons from Agnivesha, Parasurama’s student and from Parasurama himself. Drona then went on to teach the weaponry to the Kauravas and Pandavas. Drona has a son called Aswatthama who could wield weapons but not withdraw them as he had insufficient self control. Bharadwaja had a daughter called Devavarnini. Yajnavalkya, the author of the Satapatha Brahmana was a descendant of Bharadwaja.The second wife of Yajnavalkya Katyayani, was the daughter of Bharadwaja. Dharmasutra and Srautasutra were written by Bharadwaja. The manuscript of the latter was in Pandu script and is available with the Visvavidyalaya of Mumbai.He was a grammarian. As per the Rktantra, pratisakhya of the samaveda, Brahma taught grammar to Brhaspati who taught it to Indra, who in turn taught it to Bharadwaja. Panini, Rkpratisakhya and Taittiriya have quoted and discussed Bharadwaja on grammar. He had an unquenchable thirst for the knowledge of the Vedas and in addition to his studies, meditated on Indra for long life for more knowledge. He also meditated upon Siva and Parvathi for more Vedic knowledge. He was a disciple of Gauthama Maharshi as well as of Valmiki. He was a first hand witness to the incident of the Krauncha birds, where Valmiki uttered his first sloka. He was egoless. He spent a major part of his life spreading Vedic knowledge as per a command of Indra’s. In Ramayaṇa, Sri Rama along with Sita and Lakṣmaṇa went on exile on own for the maintaining the dharma/words of his father. Rama along with them went through many forest regions starting from crossing Ganga river with help of Guhan, head clansman and a friend of Rama’s father Daśaratha. As he traveled he visited many Rishi’s Ashrams and met many rishis and sages including Agastya, Gautama and Bharadvāja. Sri Rama and others rested in Bharadvajas ashrama when they were crossing Prayag and accepted his offerings as great sages knew that Sri Rama is incarnation of Maha Vishnu  Sita devi is goddess Lakshmi and Lakshmana  is none other than Sesa  Naga. These 3 Rishis are called the Traya, Three, Rishis of the Bharadwaja Gotra. Guru Dronacharya, the royal guru to Kauravas and Pandavas in the epic Mahabharat was the son of sage Bharadwaj. He was a master of advanced military arts, including the Devastras. Source: vijibadhri

Rishi kashyapa Family. Sage Kashyap Rishi is one of the Seven Saptarshis in Hinduism. In Mahabharata and Puranas it has been said the Brahma had 6 sons, out of which ‘Marichi’ created Kashyap named Prajapati Putra Sage Kashyapa or Kasyapa is an ancient sage and is regarded as the mind born son of Lord Brahma. Kashyapa Maharshi along with the other 6  rishis helped Lord Brahmadev in the creation of earth.  Sage Kashyapa  is regarded as the father of the Devas, Asuras, Nagas and all of humanity.  Lineage of Sage Kashyap Garuda and aruna are the sons of Kashyap from his wife, Vinata With his first wife Aditi, he fathered  Agni, the Adityas, and the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu. His sons from Aditi or Adityas (Sons of Aditi) were, Aṃśa, Aryaman, Bhaga, Dhūti, Mitra, Pūṣan, a daughter Bhumidevi, Śakra, Savitṛ, Tvaṣṭṛ, Varuṇa, Viṣṇu, and Vivasvat or Vivasvan, who went on to start the Solar Dynasty (Suryavansha), which later came to be known as Ikshvaku dynasty, after his great grandson, King Ikshvaku, whose subsequent kings were, Kukshi, Vikukshi, Bana, Anaranya, Prithu, Trishanku, and finally King Raghu, who gave it the name, Raghuvansh (Dynasty of Raghu), and then further leading up to Lord Ram, the son of Dashrath. Hiranyakashipu, Hiranyaksha and Sinhika were the children of Kashyapa with his second wife Diti. His sons from Diti were, Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha and a daughter Sinhika, who later became the wife of Viprachitti. Hiranyakashipu had four sons, Anuhlada, Hlada, Prahlada, and Sanhlada, who further extended the Daityas. From his wife Vinata, he fathered Garuda and Aruna  It was Saint Kashyap, who asked Lord Parshuram to the Mahendra Mountain facing the Southern ocean, as he feared that he would lose all Kshatriyas. Lord Parashuram obeyed him, and he did not stay on earth since then. The earth was then called as “kashyapi” since then. The samhita stresses upon the importance of diet in children and terms it as `mahabhaishajya`. Books written by him Kashyap Samhita or Braddha Jivakiya Tantra which are considered , a classical reference book on Ayurveda especially in fields of Ayurvedic Pediatrics, Gynecology & Obstetrics Astrology became very helpful in determining a person’s past, future and present. From amongst all the astrologers, Saint Vedvyas and Kashyap held the great importance. They have developed several elements related to astrology. which are used in today’s world. Source: loveforrishi

Sant Raja Janak When Poonja met Ramana Maharshi, and asked him, “Have you seen God?” anak was a king of Mithlapuri and was a good-hearted person. He always ensured justice in his kingdom and was compassionate toward the poor. He worshipped Shiva Ji’s bow that was given to him. One day, a saint came to Raja Janak and asked him a question, “Hey Raja, who is your Guru?” Raja Janak started thinking, and after some time, replied, “Until today, I have not accepted anyone as my Guru. I only worship Shiv Ji’s bow.” “Raja, adopt a Guru. Without a Guru, you cannot obtain liberation, and all your good deeds will go to waste. This is because you are a good soul.” Hearing this, Raja Janak agreed and called all his ministers to discuss this matter. He then decided to call an assembly of saints, sadhus, pandits, Rishis, and great scholars. From them, he would choose a Guru.  The day came when all the saints and scholars came well-prepared. They were discussing amongst themselves who will be fit to be the king’s Guru. Raja Janak got up from his throne and addressed everyone. “O’ great saints and scholars, you must know the reason for this assembly that I am to adopt a Guru. But I have one condition. I would only accept that person as my Guru, who will give me spiritual wisdom as I mount the horse, and before I sit on the saddle of the horse. If you think you would provide me with spiritual knowledge in this short period, please step forward. If you fail to fulfill the condition, you will be punished, as you have disgraced yourself and me. Therefore, only the courageous and well-prepared saint scholar should step forward for this test.” Upon hearing this, all the saint scholars got shocked and started looking at each other. Just then, a Brahmin stepped forward. His name was Ashtavakar. As he was walking, everyone looked at his body and started laughing. Even the King was embarrassed. Why? Ashtavakar was a hunchback, his legs went bent, and he only had one arm. His fingers were joint up, but his face wasn’t that bad. Finally, the king’s minister stopped him and asked, “Are you sure about this? If you fail, you will be killed!” Ashtavakar spoke, “Oh minister, you are saying this, maybe after looking at my ugly body. Maybe, I am also poor and homeless. Maybe you are thinking that I am doing this out of greed. But look at this, all these people that you have called are lacking in spiritual wisdom. It is a shame that no one can step forward for this test. Let me ask you, is spiritual wisdom connected to the soul and mind or the body? Why aren’t these people of high caste, so well-dressed, with a saffron mark on their forehead coming forward? They are laughing at this body of mine, but they have forgotten that this body is an illusion, Maya, which God created. Those who are proud and worship this body can never attain spiritual enlightenment.” All the other saint scholars were ashamed. Finally, Raja Janak stepped forward and, with folded hands, said, “Come O’ Great One, if you have faith in yourself, then please fulfill my condition and give me assurance.” Raja Janak called for a horse, and just as he was about to put his foot on the stirrup, Ashtavakar spoke. “O’ King, believe me when I say that I will end up becoming your Guru, and you shall be my disciple. But before I give you any wisdom, you must provide me an offering. The offering must be either your body, mind, or wealth. Choose one to give to me, and choose wisely.” Raja Janak started thinking, and after a while, said, “I will give you one of these, but please allow me to return to my palace. After my return, I will provide you with an offering. Ashtavakar agreed and started his meditation while waiting. Raja Janak then went to his palace and narrated the whole incident to his wife. Sourse- basicsofsikhi