Nareshwar

A SPIRITUAL VIBRATIC

PLACE

ARIAL VIEW OF NARESHWAR

NARESHWAR• A Place located at South East of Gujarat state.• A Place where amalgamation of spirituality and

religion is there. • A place from where the holy river Narmada flows.• A place where Snake and peacock play together.• A place where one of the great saints of India P.P.Shri

Rang Aavadhoot Maharaj came and spreaded it with full of Holy powers.

• It is a place where one gets peace of mind.

• A holy place declared by Govt. Of Gujarat•

Nareshwar, today is a heavenly place with lush green garden and the grove which provide with a peaceful environment for the visitors . The temples and other places of worship spotted here are said to shower bliss upon the visitors. Various sacred places are liberally utilized by the pious visitors for their spiritual undertakings and rituals.

Visitors coming from near and far off places are given adequate shelter at Nareshwar, irrespective of their race, creed, sex etc.. Free boarding is also available throughout the year for the visitors. Apart from the number of rooms built (some of which are donation-based) for the visitors in Nareshwar, some are specifically reserved for sanyasins, saints and the like. The age-old temple of Lord Shiv is just near the kitchen and the boarding house.

Rang-mandir is the main attraction of Nareshwar. The imposing statue of Shree Rang Avadhoot in immaculate white marble, installed in Rang-mandir is a unique piece of art. The garden around Shanti-Nikunj is simply spectacular and serves as a perfect place to unwind.

Discourses on religious and cultural topics by eminent scholars are also held at this place. Being a place of sheer spiritualism and goodness, the musical programme is also arranged here wherein various hymns are sung in groups. The place is well equipped with the vast collection of books with subjects dealing with Godliness and eternity; a feast for the aspirants in the field of spiritualism.

The cleanliness of Nareshwar is commendable. The prohibition to tune in radio, transistors etc. helps in maintaining peace. By this very rule, Nareshwar has become very much conducive to the aspirants for peace and bliss. The ever-dutiful staff stationed at Nareshwar does not allow anyone to mar the sanctity of the place in any way. Though Nareshwar is visited daily by different kinds of visitors, from the tiny tots of kindergarten to the renowned saints and seers, it may not be mistaken that the place is only meant for tourists and trippers. After all Nareshwar is a holy place in its entire splendor!

• Rang Mandir Timing

• 5:30 – mangla Arti.

• 9:00 - Shangar Arti.

• 9:30 – 12:00 - Darshan.

• 12:00 – 2:30 – Close.

• 2:30 – 6:00- Darshan

• 6:00 – Sayam Arti.

• 7:30 – Close.

• The name Nareshwar is because years ago a Brahmin named Naropant got a dream that at this place there is a “Shivaling” under the soil.He dug the soil and found out the “Shivaling”which was already with “jaladhari” which was named as Nareshwar Mahadev and from than the name of the place become NARESHWAR.

HISTORY OF NARESHWAR

• It is mentioned in “Puranas” that at this place Lord Ganesh did penance in front of the “Shivaling”named as KAPARDISHWAR MAHADEV which Naropanth found after many years and named as NARESHWAR MAHADEV.

P.P.Shri Rang Avadhoot Maharaj

• Pujya Shree Rang Avadhoot Maharaj (Panduranga Vitthala Valame) or well known as Pujya Bapji - descent on November, 21, 1898, Kartika Sukla 9, V.S. 1955 - Birth place, Godhra, Gujarat, India. With bright student careerIndian Independence movement. Snataka (Graduate) - served for a short period as a teacher - participate joined d actively in social and political activities - left all these and went to Nareshwar, Gujarat, India in the year 1925 on the bank of the Holy River Narmada for penance and realised the ultimate truth to live in tune with Infinity. 

Pujya Bapji stayed with holy mother, Rukmamba, guided many on spiritual path, wrote many works, inspired many for social and religious activities, and removed miseries of all types, such as physical, mental, spiritual. He did these by his spiritual powers. (Duva-Benediction). He heavily stressed upon Indian culture, and believed in practice. He did not accept any gift or money. 

• Rangavadhoot Maharaj was a one of the greatest saints of India.

• He also participated in the freedom struggle with Gandhiji.

• He kept himself updated with all the things happening around the globe.

• He use to do intelligent debate on any topic with devotees.

• He always obeyed his mother and said his mother is Supreme Court for him.

• He was known as Bapji in his devotees.

MATRU BHAKT AVADHOOT

Narmada Parikrama• Pujya Bapji did do “Narmada

Parikrama”(taking a round of river Narmada).

• There he had many experiences, one of them is: He saw a plate with butter, chappati and jeggery but he did not take it and the butter disappeared from plate. He ate it.

• That was the meal provided from “Narmada mata”.

IN AFRICAFOR DATTA PRACHAR

Literature by Rang Avadhoot Maharaj

• He wrote many shlokas and “Bhajans”.

• A book named “Avadhooti Anand” is published containing all the “Bhajans” written by him.

• He wrote “Shri Gurulilamrut” which contains the preachings and “Leelas” of lord Dattatreya.This is to be read.

• He wrote “Dattabavani” which also contains “Dattaleela”and it is to be sung.

• He has written many more literature.

• He wrote Girvanbhashapravesh – A book on sanskrit grammar.

• He wote Rangrhadyam which contains stotras.

Dattabavani

• Jai Yogishwar Datta Dayal ! Tuj ek jagama pratipal….1

• Atryansuya kari nimitta, pragtyo jagakaran nischit..2

• Brahmahariharno avataar, sharnagatano taranhar,…3

• Antaryami sat chit sukha, bahar sadguru dvibhuj sumukh..4

• Zholi annapurna karamayha, shanty kamandal kar sohay,..5

• Kyaya chaturbhuj shadbhuj saar, anantbahu tu nirdhaar…6

• Aavyo sharne ball ajaan, uth Digambar chalya praan!..7

• Suni arjun kero saad, rizhyo purve tu sakshat…8

• Didhi riddhi siddhi apaar, ante mukti mahapad saar..9

• Kidho aaje kem bilambh? Tuj vin mujane na aalamba!!..10

• Vishnusharma dvij taryo aem, jamyo shraadma dekhi prem..11

• Jambhadaityathi traasya dev, kidhi maher te tya tatakhev,..12

• Vistari maya, ditisut, Indra kare hanavyo turt..13

• Aevi leela kai kai sarva, kidhi varnave kote sarva?..14

• Dodyo aayu sutne kaam, kidho aene te nishkaam..15

• Bodhya yadu ne Parshuraam, saadyadev Prahlad akaam..16

• Aevi tari krupa agaadh! Kem sune na maro saad?...17

• Dod, anta na dekh anant! Ma kar adhvach shishuno ant!!..18

• Joi dwijsti kero sneha, thayo putra tu nisandeha..19

• Samrtugami kalitar krupal, taryo dhobi chheka gamaar…20

• Pet pidthi taryo vipra, brahman sheth ugarryo kshipra..21

• Kare kem na mari vhar? Jo aanigam ekaj var!!..22• Shusk kashtane aanya patra! Thayo kem udasin atra?..23• Jarjar vandhya kera swapna, karya saphal te sutna krutsna..24• Kari door brahmanno kod, kidha puran ena kod,..25• Vandhya bhens dujhvi dev, haryu daridra te tatakhv..26• Zhalar khaee rizhyo aem,didho suvarna ghata saprem..27• Brahman steeno mrut bharthar,kidho sajeevan te nirdhar!..28• Pishacha pida kidhi door, vipraputra uthadyo shoor,..29• Hari vipramanda antyaj hath, rakshyo bhakta trivikram tat!! 30• Nimeshmatre tantuka ek,pahuchdyo shreeshaile dekh!..31• Aekisaathe aath swarup, dhari deva bahurup arup,..32• Santoshya nij bhakta sujat, aapi parchao shakshat..33• Yavanraajni tari pid, jaatpaatni tane na chid..34• Ramkrishna rupe te aem, kidhi lilao kai tem..35• Tarya patthar ganika vyaadh! Pashu pankhi pan tuj ne sadhya!!36• Adhama odaharana taru naam, gata sare na sha sha kaam?..37• Aadhi vyadhi upaadhi sarva, tale smaranmatrathi sarva!..38• Muthchot na laage jaana, paame nar smarne nirvan..39• Daakan shaakan bhesasur, bhoot pisacho jand asur..40

• Nase muthi daine turt, dattadhun saambhalata murt,..41• Kari dhup gaye je aem, Datta bavani aa saprem..42• Sudhare tene banne lok, rahe na tene kyaye shok!..43• Daasi siddhi teni thaay, dujh daridra tena jaay!!..44• Bavana Guruvaare nit nem, kare path bavan saprem..45• Yathavakashe nitya niyam, tene kadi na dande yam..46• Anek rupe aeja abhanga, bhajata nade na maya rang..47• Shahastra naame naami ek,Datta Digambar asang chhek!!48• Vandu tujne varamvar, veda shwaase tara nirdhar..49• Thake varanvata jya shesh, kon ranka hu bahukrutavesh?..50• Anubhav truptino udgaar, suni hase te khase maar..51• Tapsi tatvamasi ae dev! Bolo jai jai Shreegurudev!!..52

• Pujya Bapji left the world bodily on November, 19, 1968 (Kartika Krsna 30) at Haradvara, Uttarakhand, India on the bank of the Holy River Ganges. The body was brought to Nareshwar and cremated on November, 21, 1968.

Friendly Persons to P.P.Shri Rang Avadhoot Maharaj

• Modi Kaka was most closest person to Pujya Bapji.Bapji took many friendly suggestion from Modi Kaka.

• Shivprasad Joshi was the first Sarva Dharma Karma Acharya of Nareshwar.Bapji took many religious suggestions from him.

• Suman kaka,Dhiru kaka,Devdatta kaka and many more were the people guided by bapji in various fields such as singing, writing and dictating verses etc.

• Govindkaka was also amongst this list.

• Mulifoi was also very close to bapji and bapji considered her as his sister.

• Ratanlalkaka was also very close.• Chunilalkaka had a close relation with bapji of writing letters.• Ambalal Vyas was one of the closest.

• Nandlalkaka also had relation of writing letters.

NARESHWAR TODAY• It is run by Avadhoot Nivas Trust.

• It provides Mahaprasad and stay for all the devotees.

• People come from various parts of India and some foreigners come for Darshan of Lord Rang Avadhoot.

• It is progressing speedily now a days.

• Although these changes have taken place the peace of the place has not been destroyed.

• Today the Avadhoot Nivas Trust is also working for social welfare.

• Nareshwar organises “Samuh Janoi” program.

• The poor children are helped to study.

• Many books of Dattatrey, Swami Maharaj and all the lords of Datta parampara are printed by Avadhoot Sahitya prakashan trust.

• “Nareshwar No Naad” is a magazine (Monthly) by Nareshwar which gives information of all the programmes held in every part of Gujarat related with Dattatrey, Swami Maharaj or bapji.

• It also includes articles which give brief info on any religious topic.

HOW TO REACH NARESHWAR

• Nearest city:Vadodara.• Nearest airport:Vadodara airport (BDQ).• Nearest railway station (narrow-

gauge):Nareshwar road.• Nearest Railway station (broad-

gauge):Vadodara railway station (BRC).• Bus transport: Two or three buses a day from

Vadodara and many buses from Karjan.• By car:54 kms from Vadodara via Ganpatpura.

GURUDEVDATTA

MADE BY

RANGAM TRIVEDI