Ravidas Jayanti 2023: Saint Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Magha. This year Ravidas ji’s birth anniversary will be celebrated on 5 February 2023. Saint Ravidas Ji is also famous by the name of Radasji. On this day, a large number of followers of Saint Ravidas gather at his birth place, perform bhajan kirtan, take out rallies and take a vow to follow the priceless thoughts told by him. Let’s know the information related to his life.
removed caste differences
It is said that Saint Ravidas ji was a great philanthropist. He emphasized on social unity by removing caste discrimination in the society and with the spirit of devotion always worked to bind the whole society in the thread of unity. The teachings of Saint Ravidas inspire people even today.
This is how the name Ravidas came
Sant Ravidas is a contemporary of Kabirdas and is called Gurubhai. There are many opinions regarding the birth of Ravidas ji, but many scholars say that he was born in the year 1398. It is said that the day he was born was a Sunday, hence he was named Ravidas.
Ravidas ji told Meera the path of devotion
Saint Ravidas had spent his life in devotion and satsang of the Lord. He used to be engrossed in the devotion of the Lord since childhood. Knowing his talent, Swami Rananand made him his disciple. It is believed that Mirabai, a devotee of Krishna, was also a disciple of Saint Ravidas. It is said that Mirabai got inspiration from Saint Ravidas and then she decided to follow the path of devotion. In one of Mirabai’s verses, the mention of her Guru is found – ‘Guru Milia Saint Guru Ravidas Ji, Dinhi Gyan Ki Gutki.’
‘If Mind is healthy the everything is fine’
It is said that Saint Ravidas was born in a tannery family, he used to make shoes. He never made any distinction of caste. Any saint or fakir who came to his door, he used to make him wear handmade shoes without taking any money. He used to do every work with full heart and dedication. Then whether it is shoe making or devotion to God. He used to say that the work done with pure mind and devotion gives good results. ‘Man Changa to Kathoti Mein Ganga’ – This statement of Ravidas ji is most famous, in this statement Ravidas ji has said that if the work is done with a pure mind, it is celebrated like doing pilgrimage.
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