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Guru Ghasidas | |
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 Guru Ghasidas on a 1987 stamp of India | |
| Born | 18 December 1756 |
| Died | Said to be - In Samadhi |
| Monuments | Giroudpuri - Chatapahad Mediation Place and Temple and Gurudhopuri Jaistamb - 77 m Sacred Well - Charan Khund Amrit Khund Bhandpuri and Telasi Chatwapuri Kadwapuri Kukda |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Satguru Satnam |
| Height | 5'8 |
| Successor | Guru Amardas and Guru BalakdasGuru Agamdas Guru Ardhahiyadas and Guru Agrmandas |
| Spouse | Safura Mata |
| Children | Guru Balak Das, Guru Amar Das, Guru Agar Das, Guru Adgadhiya Das, Mata Sahodra |
| Parent(s) | Mahangu Das, Mata Amarautin |
Guru Ghasidas (18 December 1756 - till today in Samadhi) was theGuru of theSatnam Dharma, aSatnamiSaint and a greatScholar from Chhattisgarh in the early 19th century. It was Guru Ghasidas who started preaching in a deep forested part ofChhattisgarh.[1][2]
Ghasidas was born on 18 December 1756 inGiroudpuri village ofNagpur (present-day village ofGiraudpuri atBaloda Bazar inChhattisgarh) into Satnami caste.[2][3][4][5][6] Guru Ghasidas was the son of Mahangu Das and Amrautin Mata. Ghasidas preached Satnam particularly for the people of India starting form mainlands of Chattisgarh.[7] It's a total divine beauty that no really know about his death he is said to be In Samadi and still forging ways of people till date because only his sons and late Satnami Gurus Cementaries where found. Guru Ghasidas, his teachings were carried on by his Elder son Guru Amardas Saheb and younger son ,Guru Balakdas( known as Balidani Raja Guru Balakdas) .Guru Ghasidas is the founder of theSatnami community in Chattisgarh and alsoSatnam religion and preached Satnam Dharma all over India .His birth is said to chosen by him through permission of the Godfather - Satpuraspita and he decides to embrace the most exploited caste and following previous preaches of Satnam and people facing serious exploitation following the evil caste system.Ghasidas experienced the evils of the people mind since early age, following the prospect of miserable life of people which helped him to understand the social dynamics and reasons of political favours in a caste-ridden society and rejecting social inequality. To find solutions, he travelled extensively across Chhattisgarh and India.
Guru Ghasidas established Satnami community in Chhattisgarh based on "Satnam" (meaning "Truth") and equality. Guru Ghasidas created a symbol of truth called Jai Stambh or Jaithkamb– a white painted log of wood, with a white flag on the top. The structure indicates a white man who follows the truth "Satnam" is always steadfast and is thePillar of Truth (Satya Stambh). The white flag indicates peace.[8]
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