Ravidas Jayanti 2024: Apart from bathing and donating, Magh Purnima is also considered very special because Ravidas ji was born on this day. Saint Shiromani poet Ravidas ji, disciple of Swami Ramanand ji and guru brother of Kabirdas ji, was not only a devotional saint but also a great social reformer.
His teachings and teachings provide guidance to the society even today. Let us know when Ravidas Jayanti will be celebrated in the year 2024, how he got the name Ravidas, what is his contribution to the society.
ravidas jayanti 2024 date
This year Ravidas Jayanti is on 24 February 2024. This day is also Magh Purnima. Saint Ravidas ji, along with being dedicated to the devotion of God, also discharged his social and family duties very well. He is known for teaching people to live in harmony and love without discriminating among themselves.
History of Ravidas ji
Saint Ravidas ji was born on the full moon date of Magh month in Vikram Samvat 1376. His father’s name was Santokhadas (Raghu) and mother’s name was Karma Devi (Kalsa). His wife’s name is said to be Lona and his son’s name is said to be Shri Vijayadas.
How did the name Ravidas come about?
There are many opinions regarding the birth of Ravidas ji. There is a religious belief that when Ravidas ji was born on Magh Purnima, it was a Sunday, due to which he was named Ravidas. Although they are known by many names like Raidas, Ruhidas and Rohidas.
How did Ravidas ji become a saint?
The entire life span of Santa Ravidas is considered to be between 15th to 16th century (1450 to 1520). It is believed that he had supernatural powers since childhood. There are many stories of his miracles including giving life to his friend in childhood, floating a stone on water, curing lepers etc. As time passed, he started devoting most of his time to worshiping Lord Rama and Lord Krishna and following religious traditions, he attained the status of a saint.
Ravidas ji was like this
This couplet of Ravidas ji, ‘Man changa to kathoti mein Ganga’ is famous even today. He said that work done with a pure heart and devotion gives good results. It is said that Saint Ravidas was born in a cobbler family, he used to make shoes. He never differentiated between caste and creed. Whichever saint or fakir came to his door, he would make him wear handmade shoes without taking any money. He used to do every work with full heart and dedication. Be it making shoes or devotion to God.
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