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EVOLUTION OF RAMKABIR
RAMKABIR is the word first spoken by Sadguru Shri Ganyiiji Maharaj at kabirvad, near Bharuch District Gujarat, India. Whe he saw kabirji(Kabir Sahib) at this place Ganyiji spoke Auo baba who are you? he continued People tell you as kabir-kabir, but why I can see Lord Ram in you? Kabirji answered

mane mera nirmal bhaya jaise chokho nir (મને મેરા નિર્મલ ભાયા જેસે ચોકો નીર) piche piche hari firte khat kabir kabir. (પીછે પીછે હરિ ફિરતે કહત કબીર કબીર.)

he continued "Auo you really recognized Ram!

Sadgure Shree Kabirji Was Very popular for his spiritual and religious true and transparent preaches into the common men hence, he was very much hated into the Brahmins in and around Kashi (BanarasNaranasi). Hence a known Yogi and Tapasvi Gorakhnath bava gat agitated and challenge Kabirji. Once he reached in front of Kabirji's cottage and sat over the trishul and challenge Kabirji and cla1n for his achievement for this Yoga. As usual Kabirji was weaving the cloth in his cottage came out with curiosity and saw Gorakhnath sitting on the strong solid Trishul. Now it was Kabirji's turn to reciprocate but he was Saint Kabirji, very politely he brought a thread reel and needle and pray to Lord Ram that God if my devotion, faith and worship is better than the Tap and Yoga of Shri Gorakhnath please lat me allow to sit on this needle supported by the thin thread at the more height than the trishul. Amazingly by the grace of the God it happened. Gorakhnath enlighten and realize the power of devotion and simple worship of Lord Ram. He apologies and request Kabirji to forgive him by accepting him us a dispel. Kabirji bless him and told to take re-birth.

In next birth Gorakhnath born in the Royal family of Jaisalmer where he was known as prince Chatursinh. But he forgets his past birth incident and purpose of Current birth. But at the time of marriage when God (Brahmin Priest) speak "Savdhan" (alert) three times he was inlighted and flashed back to his past birth. He realizes that his principle aims of the existing birth are to search of Lord Ram. He runs away from the marriage ceremony and from his kingdom too. Now he was very much desperate to search Lord Ram from efficient Guru. During this search he meet a Saint known as Khojiji. Chatursinh become the disciple of Khojiji. Once Chaturslnh was urining under a huge banyan tree, there he saw a seed of banyan tree was drawing away in the urine. Khojaji also noticed these. Both smiled and questioned each other that a seed is drawn in little urine but when it gross up in to a huge banyan tree even of a heavy rain fall or its flood can not move it a little. Both remain UN answered and decided mutually that who ever will give the satisfactory. Conclusion will be Guru (Preceptor) for both of us. Again Chatursinh begin his journey to search and efficient Guru (Preceptor) Thus how he reach to Gujarat in such of any efficient Guru who can show him Ram. Once Kabirji reach Gujarat during his pilgrim. When un anxious and desprate Chatursirlh meet Kabirji he gate the solution of the question arisen under banyan tree. Hence he becomes very emotional. He could not differentiate Ram and Kabir. He asked Kabirji that "Baba who are you? Externally I see you as Kabir but I view and feel Lord Ram. Inside you. Kabirji says

''″Ram Ram japte japte / Kabir ho gay a Ram //

Kabir Kabir kahate kahate / Ram Kabir ban gaye //1// Man mera nirma bhaya / jaise chokkha //

peeche peeche hari phirat / kahat kabir kabir //2// Kahat Ram Kabira ek hai / chin he vira koy //

Antar tati kapataki / tathe dise day //3// Kabir Ramkabir ek hai / kahana sunane ko dou // Do kari te janasi / jake sadguru mila na koe //4// Man mera nirma bhaya / jaise chokkha // peeche peeche hari phirat / kahat kabir kabir //2// Kahat Ram Kabira ek hai / chin he vir/a koy // Antar tati kapataki / tathe dise day //3// Kabir Ramkabir ek hai / kahana sunane ko dou // Do kari te janasi / jake sadguru mila na koe //4//″'' Viewing of Lord Ram in the Kabirjis body he very instantly spoke "RAMKABIR". Now be was fully enlighten and remember the incident of past birth means to say that he got "gyan"

Batak beej ki mandame I Atak gaya man dheer II Jan Gyani ka sansa meeta I Sadguru mile kabir ||5||

He was known as Gyeniji maharaj. He founded the Ramkabir tradition in Gujarat. This is the story how Ramkabir come in the existence. Here is the tree of Ramkabir tradition. 1) Shree Gyaniji Maharaj (the Founder) 2) Shree Sukhji Maharaj 3) Shree Gopaldasji Maharaj and 4) Sadguru Shree Jivanji Maharag. Shree Jivanji Maharaj reformed the entire tradition by establishing the ideology in the life alld found the Uda Bhakta Ramkabir Parampara (tradition)

UDA Community (Samaj)
There is no necessity of worshiping or homaging various Gods and Godesses. We doesn't need of temples and holy fire in it (for details see Article - Spiritulasim) UDA : - Sadguru Shri Jivanji Maharaj has given and identity of Uda to his followers. UDA means those who arise and awake from THE DARKNESS OF IMMORAL TRADITIONS, customs and the exploitations with the medium of spirituality and worshipping.

Ramanandi sampradaya ma, Uda Jivandas I

Kul karm karni tyaji, kari Ramcharan ki ash II 1 II

Udit dharm Uda tano, nahi Aandev prasang I

Samran Sita Ram ko, vali sant sangat nishank II 2 II

mean to say in Ramanandism (Ramanandji was the Guru of Shri Kabirji lived in Kashi) Shri Jivanji Maharaj accepted the worship of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna by eliminating/boycotting KARMAKAND (The section of Vedas dealing with rites and ceremonies in a sacrificial fire) In the liberal seat of Uda Bhakta there is no worship of Aandev (Virtual Gods and Goddesses ) In association with all Uda Bhaktas everybody worship the Lord Rama and Lord Krishna.

Biography of Jivanji Maharaj
Ramanandacharya had travelled all over India and propagated the principles and philosophy acquired through his Guru tradition. His disciples are also distributed through out this country. Ramanandacharya had got good reputation among the saints and religious leaders of his time by his devotion and out standing intellectual capacity. It was not so easy to become his disciple. Many people were eager to get his kindness and to establish him as their Guru. Today Ramanand-Sect is divided into many branches and sub-branches through out India. Ramanand had many disciples from different castes. Ramanand had never promoted casteism. One of his disciple Rohidas was a Chamar. Another; Karbirji was a Muslim-weaver. Pipaji was Kshatriya. Thus there was no caste discrimination among disciples of Ramanand. They were great followers and propagators of Bhakti movement. Ramanad had travelled through out India and propagated the pure devotional path and devotion. He had defeated many devotees and teachers of various sects those who were having diverse views. He opposed the violent means for acquiring God. He strongly opposed the tradition of sacrifices of animals in the name of Yagya and show the pure devotional path. Ramanandacharya was a saint with an outstanding personality Anantanandji was one of the prominent disciples of him. The saint and teacher Jivandasji Uda, popularly known as Jivandas Maharaj was one among his disciples tradition. Jivandas Maharaj had establish Uda-sect in Gujarat. Jivanji Maharaj was religious preacher of Ramanand sect. And he had accepted Ramanand as Sadaguru guru but some of the principles of Jivanji Maharaj were different than Ramanand-Sect. So far Jivanji Maharaj is concern he was heavily influenced by Kabir Saheb. Kabirji was a saint who had many time confronted with guru with sweetness. Ramanad was coming from Brahmin's and pandit's class. So, many time it was difficult for him to become free from his ceremonial tradition. There were many instances where kabirji showed the correct path to his Guru.

Ramanandacharya was coming from brahminical tradition. So, he was heavily influenced by it. Kabirji indirectly imparted the knowledge to his Guru to get rid of this ritualistic tradition. Once Ramanad had sent Kabir to bring milk from the city. It was a event for celebrating Shradha of guru Raghavanandji. Kabirji had gone with vessel to bring the milk Swami Ramanand was waiting for Kabirji. Kabirji went in the morning had not came back even at noon. The time (Muhurat) of Shradha (Ceremony for dead person) had also passed. Swamiji went in search of Kabirji along with his disciples. They had reached at the out-skirt of the city after a long search. There they show Kabirji at distance sitting under the tree. Ramanand got angry but he controlled himself and called up Kabirji who was sleeping with ease ..He asked him, "what is this Kabir? Where is the milk? Kabirji suddenly woke up by seeing Guruji and started looking all around and then he show Guruji, he told the Guru "look here is the vessel of milk .So for it has not been filled, so how can I come ?" Now Swamiji really got angry. He had scolded Kabir, "what is this? I heard many things about your fame. You are a wise person, but what you are doing here all the time by sitting near this dead cow on this occasion of Shradh? I can't understand you?" Kabirji told, "Guruji, I have given grass to this dead cow, let her eat the grass and give the milk then only I can bring it. What else can I do." Ramanand understood the satire. He had embraced Kabirji. There was a unique dedication towards devotion in their embracement. Tear of love was dropping from their eyes. Guruji understood what Kabirji meant to explain him Guru was impressed by the knowledge/perception of his disciple. Kabirji had never disobeyed the order of his Guru at the same time he had never tolerated any wrong practices. Where he found necessary to speak then even by keeping silent he show the truth. In doing so Kabirji had neither expressed his ego nor criticised his Guru. This was Kabirji, who had only kept this world and human being in mind. He had given new vitality to the lives of the people and reconstructed the social life.

Due to this even Sadaguru Jivanji Maharaja was also heavily influenced by Kabirji. In disciples tradition of Ramanandacharya, Anantanandaji and Kabirji both were his disciples and contemporary. Gyaniji Maharaj and Gopaldasji were coming under the disciples tradition of this Anantanandji. On Samvat 1683, Aaso Sud 13th, Jivanji Maharaj had recognised Saint Gopaldas (Chorandavasi) as his Guru Gopaldas had organised a collective gathering on Sharad Purnima (full-moon day of Sharad). On this occasion Jivanji Maharaj had also participated. He had a discussion (Samagam) for 24 hours with Gopaldas. Then Jivanji Maharaj had accepted Gopaldas as his Guru. There is one Sakhi about this.

Sadguru Das Gopalji Janakvansh Avatar ||

Raghupati Batao Jivana Bhrakhubhan Suta Avatar ||1||

Nam Hamaro Jivana Kanabi Kul Avatar ||

Sai Hamara Ramji Sadguru Dasgopal ||2||

Jivanji Maharaj was coming under disciples tradition of Anantanandji even then had accepted Kabirji the Guru Bandhu as Sadaguru. Jivanji Maharaj had a deep faith towards Kabirji.

Ramanande Je Kahi So Suni Das Kabir ||

So Sadguru Kahi Jivana Bhaj Sitapati Raghuvir ||3||

What Ramanand has told It was grasped by Kabir. So Oh Jivan, Sadguru says that you worship Raghuvir Sitapati.

Jivanji Maharaj had accepted both Ramanandji and Kabirji with due respect. Further, " what ever he said " he told "was the offerings of Guru tradition only. "There was another reason for the influence of Kabirji over Jivanji Maharaj. Gyaniji Maharaj (Mota Sanja) was a disciple of Khojiji. He was originally a prince of Jesalmer, Rajasthan. At that time he was known as Chatursinh. At the time of his marriage while he heard the words "Be alert by knowing the time." (Samay varte savadhan ) he run away from the place and later on became known as Gyaniji. Prince Chatursinh had taken Diksha from Khojiji and settled down in Gujarat.

When Kabir had visited Gujarat Gyaniji met him. Kabirji was a Guru brother of Anantanandji. Gyanji himself was a scholar, even then he had many doubts. Nobody could replied it so far. But when he meet Kabirji. Kabirji removed all his doubts. At that time Gyaniji had spoken one Sakhi.

Batak Bij Ki Mand Me Atak Gaya Man Dhir ||

Jan Gyani Ka Sansha Mita Sadguru Mile Kabir ||4||

Thus Gyaniji had accepted Diksha from Anantanandji and acquired knowledge from Kabirji by accepting him as Sadaguru. Kabirji had destroyed his all confusions and doubts. Gyaniji was so impressed by meeting Kabirji and also by his knowledge and devotion, that spontaneous word -Ram Kabir came out from his mouth. For him there was no difference between Ram and Kabir. In Kabir himself he show Ram.

Later on in Gujarat a tradition called Ram-Kabir had developed. For this Gyaniji and his large group of disciples were responsible. All of them collectively and extensively propagated this concept of Ram-Kabir in Gujarat and unleased the stream of unbounded knowledge over this land. The another disciple of Kabirji was Padmanabh. He was a resident of Patan. Padmanabh had propagated Ram-Kabir sect of Gyaniji extensively .There were many prominent disciples of Padmanabh. Many of them had established separate Ashramas and propagated Ram-Kabir sect had been spread all over Gujarat. There were many saints of this sect. In fact Ram-Kabir tradition had been started long before, at the time of Kabirji himself and had also received his blessings. Ram- Kabir tradition had never started as a sect. There was only an influence of Kabirji and a propagation of his ideology and devotion. It was an attempt to unleash a new life and vitality to liberate the social life of people from the superstition, rituals, Brahminism and orthodox doctrinaires. There was no well organized structure or constitution of this tradition. Everybody were propagating the teachings of Kabirji.

Later on this Ram-Kabir tradition was divided in two parts. In one of this branches Bhan Saheb, a disciple of Padmanabh had propagated this tradition in Saurashtra. In his disciples tradition, one another scholar disciple called Ravi Saheb was there. He had contributed a lot. The influence of Ravi Saheb was tremendous. So later on this tradition had became known as Ravi-Bhan tradition. Ravi Saheb had composed so many Padas (Devotional songs). Among them Abhog of Ravi Saheb is also well known. So this tradition had became popular in Saurashtra with the names of Guru and Shisya both. Thus Ram-Kabir tradition had been started at the time of Gyaniji Maharaj in Samvat 1451-1559. There are many popular stories of this tradition. According to one such story Padmanabh was known as Ram-Kabir. But he had propagated Ram-Kabir in Gujarat so such mistake would have happened. Padmanabh had propagated Ram-Kabir in Gujarat, so many people might have recognised Padmanabh himself as Ram-Kabir. According to one another story one of the disciple of swami Ramanand was known as Ram-Kabir. He had adopted Ram-Kabir name after performing Panch Samskar ceremonies, at Shukla Tirtha at the hand of one Brahmin, called Ramanand. Such a mention is there in a book titled "Ramanand Sampraday". But it has nothing to do with the facts. Actually Padmanabhaji was a disciple of Kabirji and he had propagated the Ram-Kabir tradition of Gyaniji. Further more, Ramanand had no such disciple called Ram- Kabir.

The another main branch is known as Uda-Sect, which was established by Jivanji Maharaj. He was a main disciple of Gopaldas (Choranda) of the disciple tradition of Gyaniji. Jivanji's time was between Samvat 1660 to 1737. Gyaniji had taken Diksha from two Guru-Bandhus, namely Anantanandji and Kabirji. Jivanji Maharaj of his disciples tradition had established Uda- Ram-Kabir sect in Gujarat. Before accepting Gopalji as his Guru Jivanji had studied about many saints and sects. While mentioning about this Jivanji Maharaj says:

Aage Sanyasi Guru Kiya Tene Adhyatma Diya Batai I|

Ta Chhod Ke Jivana Samaro Raghupati Rai II5||

"The previous Gurus had shown me the religion Jivan had left all of them and accepted only one name of Raghupati Rai.''

Jivanji Maharaj had a discourse with Gopaldasji for 24 hours regarding the form of Purusottam (God) whether it is Aakar (Concrete) or Nirakar (Abstract). Only after that he realized the truth in his words and had accepted Gopaldasji as his Guru. Jivanji Maharaj had accepted Gopaldasji as his Guru on Samvat 1683, Aaso Sud 13th and within the tradition of Sadaguru Anantanandji, he had accepted Namdev-Karbirji's teachings. His had accepted the name Ram-Kabir as the offering of Guru.

Jivanji Maharaj was prominent among all the disciples of Gopaldas. He was the best, influential and bright. Gopaldas had recognised his unique qualities.

The intention of the life of Jivanji Maharaj was special. But prior to that Gopaldas was willing to prepare Jivanji Maharaj completely .He had departed from Choranda to study the lives of the peoples of India on Samvat 1687, Aaso Sud, 10th. .Jivanji Maharaj went along with Guru up to Malawa, from there he had departed from Guru Gopaldas. Guru Gopaldas died at Ujjain. Jivanji Maharaj continued his travel alone. He had reached the highest ranges of Himalaya after observing Indian society from Jagannath to Badrinath. There he had analysed the Indian social life. He had visualized that Indian society is burning like flames of fire. Right from an ordinary man to each and every person were tied up in superstition, distrust, bad practices and traditions, futile orthodoxy, Bhramins, Pandas and Gosai and their Rituals. Human beings engulfed in all these things had almost lost their existence. Man ceased to exist as human being. The entire society was engulfed in lethargy and orthodoxy. Nobody was raising voice against injustice. Though Kabirji, Pipaji, Rohidasji, Gyanij, Anantanandji etc. had launched a campaign to bring a revolution in a society according to their method, but there was no permanent solution to stop this decay spreaded in the society. Jivanji Maharaj resided at Dantnagar in Himalaya. He was depressed by seeing this world. He had requested the God ! Oh Merciful ! Now I have only one desire to accompany - Vaishnavas He told there : Sakhi

Ko Nahi Tero Jivana, Me Dekho Desh Videsh I

Sita Pati Ko Aasharo Te Sadguru Ko Updesh II

Sab Jag Dhundho Jivana, Tero Kaye Nav Hoy

Apne Apne Padkun, Lagi Rahe Sab Koe II

Me Pardeshi Kahasu Kahu, Ihan Nahi Koye Mera I

Ye Sansar Sakal Thagbaji, Ek Bharunsa Tera II

"No body is yours Oh Jivana. I have seen all the countries. Sitapati is the only refuge. That's the message of Sadguru's teaching. I searched in entire world. No body is yours Oh ! Jivana. Every body is behind the status and I am a foreigner, Nobody is mine here. This world is nothing but a Cheating You are my only shelter."

Thus Jivanji Maharaj had marched towards Gujarat. On his way Kashi came. He had visited Kabirji's place Kabirji was the first person who show the truth. His words were so explicit that world was shocked. The world running aimlessly in blind race was astonished by his influence and speech only. Kabir had neither told big things about knowledge nor showed any religious practices or rituals to the world engulfed in futile orthodoxy, casteism and communalism. Kabir had given new culture and thought to the world he had given each human being independent right and status by showing new direction to the world engulfed in the trap of Brahmin, Kaji and Mullah.

Jivanji Maharaj was travelling further. After seeing Kabirji's place he had stayed at the village Baraili. He met one gentleman called Narandas Khatri. Narandas Khatri was carrying doubts since 32 years. Many saints came but they could not removed his doubts. Jivanji Maharaj had solved his doubts. Narandas khatri became the first member of Bhakti --Sect .He had also departed for Gujarat to stay with Guru with his family forever. He was so influenced because of the continuous company of the Guru that one day when one Brahmin of Aaglod village of Mahesana called Krishnadas Maharaj came. He had requested him to give Diksha of Bhakti-Path thinking that he himself would be Jivanji Maharaj. Then Jivanji Maharaj had reached up to Malwal to continue further his movement. There he reached Chanderiya via Khediya. There he gave Diksha to Gopaldas, Santdas and Devadas. This group of saints then entered the Kahanav Mandal (Kanam Pradesh ), and hoisted a flag of Uda Bhagat Ram-Kabir sect at Shahpur near the bank of river Dhadhar.

Sadguru Jivanji Maharaj came here to spread the light of the message of love and devotion of Namdev Ram-Kabir in the superstitious and Hippocratic society. Such an intrinsic truth of the life is hidden in the words of Kabirji that if you understand Kabirji; then there want be any need to go any where in the world. You will never like any other philosopher too. Jivanji Maharaj was also deeply absorbed in the compassion of Kabirji. He had defined this religion as "Padthara of Namdev Kabir". Kabir represents the people. There is an echo of hidden truth of social life in his words. Kabirvani is not a literature written in an ivory tower. But it is the voice of true heart presented before the people. One can see the voice of people and the agonies in it. Kabirji had presented his own life experiences before the people.

Jivanji Maharaj had tried to materialize the spirit of Kabirji. Kabir's ideology was based on emancipation of humanity. At the time of Kabirji, life of Indian people were fragmented in small princely states were fighting for their autonomy and ambitions. The disharmony between Hindus and Muslims was increasing day by day. The entire society was living for personal interest only. In this context Kabirji gave a new light. But Kabirji had not established any new independent sect. Only the ideology of Kabirji was spreaded. The enlighten people were following kabirji's tradition by accepting his ideology. But later on to continue this tradition to do some thing new had became necessary. Because as the time passed the influence of external ideology was felt within it. So it has became necessary to put this ideology in more systematic from in order to keep the purity of the principles and ideology of Kabirji intact. At the time of Jivanji Maharaj distortion of Kabirji's ideology was started. In some places in the name of Kabirji many literature, Sakhis and Duhas were mushrooming. In the name of Kabir many so-called disciples had started propagation. The influence of Kabir was so bright that no body dared to stand in front of him. So many religious teachers of various sects publicly came out in the name of Kabir sect or Kabir ideology. Idol worshipping, Kirtan, to make disciple, Miracle, Aarati, Purnima-Mahima etc.; were started with his name.

Not only that in Madhya Pradesh in order to destroy the influence of Kabirji among Buddhist and tribal. They had gone to such an extent to claim that there was nobody like Kabir ever existed, and In fact, Kabir was only an another name of Buddha and he was writing poems, Sakhis in the name of Kabir.

The enemies of Kabirji had tried to destruct and destroy his influence by misinterpretation of his literature and deceived people by branding Kabirji as mystic, philosopher, Vedanti, Gyanmargi, Jivavadi etc.' Jivanji Maharaj had tried to save the ideology of Kabirji from all these deception. Jivanji had gone along with his group of saints. He had established "Ram-Kabir Uda Sect" there. Jivanji Maharaj had given same basic rule and regulations to strengthen and systematise the ideology of Kabir. Jivanji Maharaj had adopted a broad out look so that society could progress in stable and consistent peace on definite path. Further more he had linked right from daily activities to religious ceremonies or social customs with one and only Parmatma (God). He had tried to protect the social structure with his farsightedness further more, he had given equal status to all. He had also indirectly pained out for the respect and education for women.

PHILOSOPHY of UDA Samaj
The origin of prime thoughts presented by Sadguru Shree Kabirji and Sadguru Shree Jivanji Maharaj was "The Art of living the life". Our foresighted Sadgurus has given top priority to human life. According to their thoughts every human regardless of belonging to either higher society or family or low society or family has birth - right to live his life happily and prestigiously. They insist to live strife-less and independent life for everyone. Hence they guide us through their sakhies and Bhajans (Spiritual poems) Sadguru Shree Jivanji Maharaj implement all his belief practically in his life. Those who convince with his logic and philosophy become his follower and known as "UDA". The identity given by Sadguru Shree Jivanji Maharaj to his disciples.

"Janam safal kar Jivana, bhaj Sitapati ko naam" IJyot swaroop Vede kahyo, pan saryo na eko kaam II 1 II Sant sangat mali Jivana, gaeye gun our geet I Raab roti mali paeye, Parameshwar ki preet II 2 II Sant sangat mali Jivana, pije prem nipunj I Je ras pino Gowalani, Shri Vrundavan ki kunj II 3 II Kushal tuj parivaar, ashirvachan amatano I Shyamal varn sujan, jachak bhanato Jivano II 4 Il

Mean to say that ;O Human, succeed your human birth by worshiping the name of lord shri Ram and Lord Shri Krishna. Doesn't confuse your self with scripture of Ved and Puran. No one has overcome by it so associate yourself with saint like uda bhakts and worship the song and nature of Lord Shri Ram and Lord Shri Krishna.

Enjoy the diet of Bread & Butter (Daal) in association of UDA BHAKTAS under affection of Lord. In Association of saints enjoy and achieve the essence of affection (love) and you will realise the joy gained by the cowboys and cowgirls (Gowal & Gowalani) of Gokul the land of Lord krishna.

'Oh' Bhakta ! I bless you for the best of your health, wealth and spirit. Recognise Lord Ram and Lord Krishna and worship them who are the protector of our family. For such Uda Bhaktas Jivanji Maharaj says

"Moral behaviour is SUPREME DUTY (religion)"

Jivanji maharaj addresses such moral behavioured UDA BHAKTA that the causes of agony in the life are illusion and ignorance. Jivanji Maharaj says in Samagam that, "Pratham Vishnu Bhagat ne joge Maya Brahm no moto bhel che, tene joge aa Brahmand chavayu che, to atma paar kem pame" means for the Devotees of Lord Vishnu there is a great conjunction of illusion and Lord, which has covered whole universe so how soul can over come from these Virtuallity, The human is confused within various religions and sectisms, After this Virtual belief of various worships, homage and vows. He spoils the valuable energy, time, money and even his life. Worshiping "Aandev" (Virtual Gods or Godesses) Ultimately people are afflicted. If there any way to free from these captivity ? Yes there is ! in the book of Samagam he described in detail and says "Vadi Atma paar kem pame " means how to relieve the soul. Jivanji Maharaj himself live his life practically and set an example of living meaningful life and that is "The Art of Living the Life." http://www.ramkabir.org/Article/philosophy-thoughts/

Spiritualism
http://www.ramkabir.org/Article/spiritualism/

Sadguru Shri Jivananji Maharaj indicated 14 neglections and 4 object for acceptance for the Uda Bhakts.

NEGLACTIONS
TIRTH :- Pilgrimage

VRATA :- Religious vow

YOGA :- Stubborn spiritual practice on soul.

JAGRAN :- A religious vow of Hindu women performed by keeping awake throughout the night.

MANYA :- The contract with the god after fulfilling the demand as like offering the objects like hair (by bolding the head), by killing an animal or child offering, fruits like coconut or lemon, or water melon or any vegetable like chilly etc. and kept it a the centre of main square of road his favor of virtual God and Goddess. observing conditional fast or offering bribe to God or Goddesses after completion of demand.(A worst example of selfish relationship with God)

ARDHYA :- A tribute or a homage with an acting of prayer is favor of God or forefathers.

VEDADHYAPAN :- The study of Vedas and other disputed scriptures.

HOM :- An act of offering oblation is sacrificial fire.

KRIYAKARMAKAND :- Religious rites and ceremonies during every social or religious.

SHUT DARSHAN SHASTRA (ASHTIK) :- Believing his six philosophical branches of Vedas. (Theistic attitude)

SHUT DARSHAN SHASTRA (Nastik) :- No believing in six philosophical branches of Vedas. (Atheistic attitude)

MARRIAGE WITHOUT MAHURAT :- To perform marriage or any of the social or religious ceremonies without bounding of an auspicious or inauspicious moment or period & also without Fire or priest (Brahman).

This ceremony can be performed by any person in UDA society, i.e, there is no specially appointed person like in traditional Hindu society a person called as "Gaur", who belongs to Brahmin cast. But Sadguru Shri Jivanji Maharaj neglected 4 classes namely Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya & Shudra. Sadguru Shri Jivanji Maharaj instruct all Uda Bhakta to perform devotion of only Lord Rama and lord Krishna by performing Sandya Aarti (singing the collection of some spiritual songs to be sung at the time of late evening ) seating with whole family united, and Parayan (a collection of a spiritual poems wrote by Adyaruji) as well as the poem of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna's devotional songs and poems with the play of musical instruments at the time of Religious festival with the gathering of Uda Bhaktas.

4 ACCEPTANCE
The four acceptance are called char PADARTH (FOUR SUPER ELEMENTS ) which are to be adopted.

TILAK :- A symbol to be apply on the forehead in U shape of wet sand of Gopi Pond near Dwarka. TULSI :- Every Uda Bhakta will wear a wooden chain around the neck made from the branches of Tulsi plant. While taking meal (food) PRASAD first it will offer to the Lord by keeping some leaves of Tulsi plant on the meal. RAM NAAM :- Uda Bhakta will never believe and worship to Aandev (The virtual Gods and Goddesses) They only worship and believe Lord Ram and Lord Krishna in form of illusion-less and figureless. SANT SANGAT (Accompany of saints):-Where as possible Uda Bhakta should live in the union. So they can get hidden protection against any harm of polluted thoughts. In unity we can maintain the culture, civilization and tradition of Bhajan Kirtan (Practicing the spiritual poems time to time on any occasions) He also instructed that marriage of Bride and Bridegroom should perform like as King Janak has performed. The marriage customs are performed in pure Gujarati language from the selected spiritual poems of shri Adyaruji directed by any of the two Uda Bhaktas without any presence of Brahmins and the ceremony should performed very simply and inexpensive. Those who have become Uda Bhakta through Jivanji Maharaj are well quainted about the importance of Guru (Momentous) and Sadguru (fore momentous)

"Sabke Sadguru Kabirji mamat karo jin koe " I Aur duniya ku Jivana, Sadguru ghar ki joe " II 1 II

Shri Kabirji is the Sadguru (fore momentous) of all and there is no doubt about it. why should we bother or discuss about the unaquanted people. The Sadguru (fore momentous) is the most favored person of our life. He is alive with his words and sermon. We must follow it. The physical presence doesn't make any difference. As per the description in Samagam given by Jivanji Maharaj we should remember and obey the sermon and his name with great joy and gratefulness. Do not hesitate to adopt it. If you try to hide it or feel grief it is unforgivable offence hence the idealness of Sadguru (fore momentous) should maintain throughout the life The worship of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna should performed as per the instruction of Sadguru Shri Kabirji and Sadguru Shri Jivanji Maharaj.

PURITY OF THOUGHTS
Subject of deep thinking, how to achieve the purity of thought ? The truth become more pure by taking pure food, so you can achieve constant memory which develops the superior personality in you. Hence Jivanji Maharaj guide/sermon us not to eat the food or drink water from any unreliable person (who are not Uda Bhakta) even not to pick any pulse, food, fruit or vegetable from the plants of any body's farm. (A lesson of honesty). One should earn and nourish him and his family and fulfill all needs. One should not rely on others (A lesson of self reliance, No begging )Exchange relation of food should be maintain among the Uda Bhakta only. Thus we can achieve purity gradually by adopting above steps. Jivanji Maharaj has describe about the appearance of Lord in " SAMAGAM ", he clarify not to fall in dispute of form and formless of Lord because of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna are not the character of mythology, worship. We knew them with name only. (Refer Samagam chapter - 3 for detail) (Purity of thought and Purity of behavior are most essential for worshiping God) We also add that Flute Player Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Shri Ram are the ultimate truth. He explained about the appearance of the Lord. Niranjano, Niralambo, Nirlopoyo, Nirvignahamnd II Nirgmo, Nirvikalpo atho abhayo ananto achalo achyutam ha II means our Lord is Illusion-less, Independent, Sinless, Enemy-less, Beyond Nature Unalternative Fearless, Inexhaustible, Immoveable and Imperishable.

Shri Jivanji Maharaj told about above mentioned Lord (for more details see chapter Morli Manohar Parmeshwar tekhara in Samagam) he added that the statement of Guru (Momentous is recognizing the Lord).

Kabir, bhari kahu to bahu daru, halka kahu to zutha l Main kaha janu Ramko, Nayana kabahu na dith ||1|| means Kabirji says how can I describe the Lord I am afraid of telling him heavy weighted because he is omnipresent means he is present in every molecules in environment. If I say him light weighted than it is lie because he is the most powerful in all. He is more stronger than million of elephants so how could I describe about Lord Ram whom I haven't seen by my eyes because he is formless. Hence Jivanji Maharaj said about the existence of Lord.

Sthanam na yanam na cha bindoo nadam I Rupam na rekham na cha dhatuvargam II Pushpam na gandham na falam na chaya I Tasmaiy namoh Brahma Niranjanaya II 1 II Adho na chaurdva na Shivo na Shakti I Na nari pumanaiva cha lingamurtihi II Kalo na jivo na guru na shishyam I Tasmaiy namoh Brahma Niranjanaya II 2 II Na panch maha bhutan na cha sapta sagaram disho I Na patrani na Meru Mandaram II Brahma na Rudro na cha Vishnu rupam I Tasmaiy namo Brahma Niranjanaya II 3 II means neither he is at any place nor he is roaming nor he is the group of atoms, neither form nor line not metallic neither flower nor fragrance, neither fruit nor shadow I bow that illusion-less Lord. Neither upward nor downward, neither shiva nor shakti neither male nor female nor have any sex neither time nor soul neither guru nor disciple I bow that illusion-less Lord. Neither five elements nor seven ocean nor any direction neither any leaf nor any mountain neither any Brahma nor Rudra nor even appearance of Vishnu. I bow that illusion-less Lord. These are the imagination and opinion regarding THE LORD OF THE UNIVERSE

Holy Places
PUNIYAD : This holy place is situated on the bank of river Rangai in Baroda District. Sadguru Shree Jivanjimaharaj was migrated to Puniyad from Sahapura and spent last days of his life here. His funeral was performed here and that holy place is known as "WADI", where Sadguru Shree Jivanjimaharaj used and scriptures he wrote are preserved here with the great honour. Still their heirs are staying here and serving the Uda Society very gently.

SHAHAPURA : This holy place is situated on the bank of river Thathar in Baroda District,. ofcourse the village is very small but it is very beautiful. This place was the most favourite place of Shri Jivanji Maharaj. He passed the major part of his life here. Before meeting Guru Gopaldas he meet SAINT Gopaldas here. Both of their hearts were deeply tuned, though he decided to stay here. Hence he returned here in the year 1632 with some disciples like SHISHYA Gopaldas, Santdas, Kalyandas, Narandas khatri etc. In the same year on the day of Sharad Poonam he established (formed) Uda Bhakta Ramkabir tradition though this village keep great importance for us. Finally he left Shahapura about with two year 1672 and outraged to Puniyad.

CHORANDA : This place is a native place of GURU Gopaldas, the Guru of Shri Jivanjimaharaj. Here in the year of 1627 on the day of Sharad Poonam he join the Namdev Kabir tradition and accepted the sermon of sadguru shree Kabirji from GURU Gopaldas. Unfortunately nothing is preserved about his heritage.

MOTA SANJA : This place is situated on the bank of river Narmada near Zadheswar in Bharuch District. Here Shri Gyaniji lived. Indeed he was highly knowledgable as per his name. Along with Spiritual & religious knowledge he also achieved Ayurveda. He had care and cure many sufferer from various diseases. He is the founder of the 'Kabirvad' the famous place of Gujarat. There is a Throne of Shri Gyanji which is used by his heir. Performing Meditation his great soul has left from body here today there is a Tulsi Kyaro. There was a Neem tree in the Gyaniji Courtyard. By compassion of Gyanji that neem was converted into sweet-neem from bitter-neem. Even today it is existed and the Taste of its leaves is sweet instead of bitter.

PATAN : Sadguru Shree Kabirji other disciple was shri Padmanabhji belongs to potter family lived here. These place is known as "Padamwadi". It is one of the best pleasing and viewing place with devotion. Adyaruji (Dhanraj Pandya) was the disciple of Padmanabhji wrote many spiritual poems here only. These poem are sung by entire Uda Bhakta Society during various occasion, and it is also accepted as a daily prayer. A religious fair is organized every year in "Padamwadi" on kartak vada 5 (Pancham)

BORBAAR : This place is situated near Dabhoi where the preceptor brother of Jivanjimaharaj, Shri Anantdasji lived. He was very Genius and poet. His poems are known as the Parchari which are included in Uda Dharma Pancharatna Mala. Now there is a small temple of Ranchodji cared by their heirs.

SOKHADA : This place is situated in Baroda District where another preceptor brother of Shri Jivanji, Shri Jagaji lived. He was Genius and wrote some poems. No here is existed hence a trust is managing this place. They have published the literature written by Jagaji Maharaj.

KANDARI : This place is situated in Baroda District where another preceptor brother of Shri Jivanji Maharaj Shri Pandyaji lived. Now there is a chaturbhey temple here owned by their heir. There is a abounded Tulsikyaro out of village where Pandyaji's funeral was performed.

GAHEJ-GORIYAD : This place is situated near Padra in Baroda District. Jivanji at the age of 11 year in early childhood asceticised from some vedanti but later he repented and left asceticism. He must have some sentiments with this village because when he founded Uda Bhakta Ramkabir tradition some families had join it. Those are known as Goriyada.

SURAT : Vasantdasji (Narandas) the elder son of Shri Jivanjimaharaj in association with Shri Keshavdas Zadheswaria moved here to Surat by order of Shri Jivanjimaharaj. He established a throne and developed the Uda Bhakta Ramkabir tradition. Today there is a beautiful Throne temple in Khangad Sheri Surat. After death of Shri Dayaramji there is a no priest there but a group of Trustees and leader manager a well organized trust and entire society in every manner. Inspite of lacking an efficient priest they really are doing a inspirable job of uniting whole society and sticking to only 1) RAMKABIR and 2) BHAKTA Surname. The whole Surat Bhakta Society are deserve to be honour. We are proud of our tradition and heritage maintained fantastic.

DARAPURA : This place is native of Shri Nama Parekh. In the time of Shri Dwarkadas maharaj (the grand son of Shri Jivanjimaharag) Nama Parekh impressed and join the uda tradition, but later due to some conflict prejudicially he established separate Throne which continued till forth generation hater that throne was shifted to Hathipole Baroda and finally shifted to Wadi vayadapole, Baroda. Today it is managed by local resident family. Today there is nothing remain as a memory except an abandoned tulsikyara. Nana Parekh was a Genius as well as a great poet. His creation is preserved at Ramkabir Pustakalaya Puniyad.

BODELI : This is the place where the Throne of Shahapura was migrated. In the time of Vitthaldasji and Vasantdasji. (The heir of Jivanji Maharaj) a very complicated conflict was arise. This conflict was between the arbitrators body of Uda Bhakta society and respected mother phoolbaa regarding the inheritable right of throne. Atlast Phoolbaa went shahapura with his elder son Vitthaldasji and established a separate throne. There were some land and house of Shri Jivanjimaharaj in Shahapura Since he was sentimentally attached with this place later they shifted it to the opposite bank of river in village Hansapura. Due to some harassment they sold out everything and immigrated to Bodeli and shifted throne there, Bapalal Maharaj was the last priest of Shahapura Bodeli Throne, Next Generations was not interested in priest-ship and this throne is converted into trust of Shree Jivanji Maharaj ni Gadi trust Bodeli Today a well organised body of Trustees and leader are managing and developing it tremendously. They celebrate all traditional social and Religious event they have made a beautiful marriagement campus called "Bhaktawadi" and running an educational encouraging activity (for more detail see organisation)

AAGLOD : This place belongs to Shri "Krishnadas Maharaj". He was one of the topmost disciple of Shri Jivanjimaharaj. By birth he was Brahmin and following the strict brahminion. He was in search of devotion this curiosity leads him to Puniyad where in the way we meet Narandas Khati. During debate he requested Narandas to accept himself as a disciple. Narandas took him to Jivanji Maharaj and become Uda Vaishnav Bhakta by throwing his Brahmanism. He want back to Aaglod and established a branch Throne of Puniyad and spread and develop the philosophy of RAMKABIR tradition. He is the real creditor of forming Uda Society in Kantha District. Later his heir have shifted the throne to Sadarpur. Today there is an abounded house in Aaglod.

DHANORA : This place is belongs to Harmabaa. Due to terrible famine in Gujarat in the year 1631 Guru Gopaldasji order to Jivandasji Maharaj and his preceptor brother Pandyaji to go for a pilgrim. Jivanji and Pandyaji were on the way to Chovanda to join Guru Gopaldas. In afternoon they halt Dhanora to came their linels and rest. There they had some philosophical & spiritual discussion with some leaders. All were highly impressed. Among of them are person called Haridas request Jivanji for compassion on his disabled daughter. Later with consent Guruji Jivanji accept Harmabaa. Since they were going to pilgrime he told him to take care on behalf of and went on. They started for Marwad on the day of Dassehera in the year 1631. As mentioned earlier it is native of Harmabaa Today's Totormata's Bhakta families are belongs of Dhanora earlier. They migrated because of conjunction of place and for better agricultural prospect

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