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'''Dadu Dayal''' (1544–1603) was a [[Sant Mat|sant]] from [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. "Dadu" means brother, and "Dayal" means "the compassionate one". |
'''Dadu Dayal''' (1544–1603) was a [[Sant Mat|sant]] from Ahmedabad<ref> P. 371 ''Indian Religions: A Historical Reader of Spiritual Expression and Experience'' edited by Peter Heehs </ref> [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. "Dadu" means brother, and "Dayal" means "the compassionate one". |
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He was reputedly found by an affluent business man floating on the river Sabarmati. He later moved to [[Naraina |
He was reputedly found by an affluent business man floating on the river Sabarmati. He later moved to [[Naraina]], near [[Jaipur]] [[Rajasthan]], where he gathered around himself a group of followers, forming a sect that became known as the ''Dadu-panth''. |
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This organization has continued in Rajasthan to the present-day and has been a major source of early manuscripts containing songs by Dadu and other [[North India]]n saints. Dadu's compositions were recorded by his disciple Rajjab and are known as the ''Dadu Anubhav Vani'', a compilation of 5,000 verses. Another disciple, Janagopal, wrote the earliest biography of Dadu. |
This organization has continued in Rajasthan to the present-day and has been a major source of early manuscripts containing songs by Dadu and other [[North India]]n saints. Dadu's compositions were recorded by his disciple Rajjab and are known as the ''Dadu Anubhav Vani'', a compilation of 5,000 verses. Another disciple, Janagopal, wrote the earliest biography of Dadu. |
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==Teachings== |
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Dadu alludes to spontaneous (''[[sahaja]]'') bliss in his songs. Much of the imagery used is similar to that used by Kabir, and to that used by earlier ''Sahajiya'' [[Buddhist]]s and [[Nath]] [[yogi]]s. Dadu believed that devotion to God should transcend religious or sectarian affiliation, and that devotees should become non-sectarian or nipakh.<ref>[http://blog.sahajayoga.org/?p=26 Dadu on Realisation] sahajayoga.org</ref> |
Dadu alludes to spontaneous (''[[sahaja]]'') bliss in his songs. Much of the imagery used is similar to that used by Kabir, and to that used by earlier ''Sahajiya'' [[Buddhist]]s and [[Nath]] [[yogi]]s. Dadu believed that devotion to God should transcend religious or sectarian affiliation, and that devotees should become non-sectarian or nipakh.<ref>[http://blog.sahajayoga.org/?p=26 Dadu on Realisation] sahajayoga.org</ref> |
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==Disciples and institutes== |
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First Dadu's sect was called the Brahma sect, then the Par-Brahma sect, and finally as Dadu Panth. it developed four sub-sects; Khalsa, Naga, Uttardha, and Virakta. |
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Dadu had 100 disciples that attained ''[[samadhi]]''. He instructed additional 52 disciples to set up ashrams, 'Thambas' around the region to spread the Lord's word. Dadu ji spent the latter years of his life in Naraiana, a small distance away from the town of Dudu, near Jaipur city. Five thambas are considered sacred by the followers; Naraiana, Bhairanaji, Sambhar, Amer, and Karadala (Kalyanpura). Followers at these thambas later set up other places of worship. |
Dadu had 100 disciples that attained ''[[samadhi]]''. He instructed additional 52 disciples to set up ashrams, 'Thambas' around the region to spread the Lord's word. Dadu ji spent the latter years of his life in Naraiana, a small distance away from the town of Dudu, near Jaipur city. Five thambas are considered sacred by the followers; Naraiana, Bhairanaji, Sambhar, Amer, and Karadala (Kalyanpura). Followers at these thambas later set up other places of worship. |
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Amongst his chief disciples were Bakhana, Pragdas Biyani, Janagopal Rajjab, Sundardas, Jagannathdas, Raghodas, Chatardas, Swarupdas, and Dhyandas. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==Further reading== |
==Further reading== |
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Bakshi, S.R. and Mittra, Sangh eds. (2002) ''Sant Dadu Dayal: Encyclopaedia of Saints Series (Volume 25)'', Criterion Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN 81-7938-029-7 |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.kavitakosh.org/kk/index.php?title=%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%82_%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2 Dadu Dayal at Kavita Kosh] (Hindi) |
*[http://www.kavitakosh.org/kk/index.php?title=%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%82_%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2 Dadu Dayal at Kavita Kosh] '''(Hindi)''' |
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*[http://www.livres-chapitre.com/-Z1SE7W/-CALLEWAERT-W.M./-THE-HINDU-BIOGRAPHY-OF-DADU-DAYAL.html The Biography of Dadu Dayal] |
*[http://www.livres-chapitre.com/-Z1SE7W/-CALLEWAERT-W.M./-THE-HINDU-BIOGRAPHY-OF-DADU-DAYAL.html The Biography of Dadu Dayal] |
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Revision as of 09:50, 26 April 2014
Dadu Dayal (1544–1603) was a sant from Ahmedabad[1] Gujarat, India. "Dadu" means brother, and "Dayal" means "the compassionate one".
He was reputedly found by an affluent business man floating on the river Sabarmati. He later moved to Naraina, near Jaipur Rajasthan, where he gathered around himself a group of followers, forming a sect that became known as the Dadu-panth.
This organization has continued in Rajasthan to the present-day and has been a major source of early manuscripts containing songs by Dadu and other North Indian saints. Dadu's compositions were recorded by his disciple Rajjab and are known as the Dadu Anubhav Vani, a compilation of 5,000 verses. Another disciple, Janagopal, wrote the earliest biography of Dadu.
Teachings
Dadu alludes to spontaneous (sahaja) bliss in his songs. Much of the imagery used is similar to that used by Kabir, and to that used by earlier Sahajiya Buddhists and Nath yogis. Dadu believed that devotion to God should transcend religious or sectarian affiliation, and that devotees should become non-sectarian or nipakh.[2]
Disciples and institutes
First Dadu's sect was called the Brahma sect, then the Par-Brahma sect, and finally as Dadu Panth. it developed four sub-sects; Khalsa, Naga, Uttardha, and Virakta.
Dadu had 100 disciples that attained samadhi. He instructed additional 52 disciples to set up ashrams, 'Thambas' around the region to spread the Lord's word. Dadu ji spent the latter years of his life in Naraiana, a small distance away from the town of Dudu, near Jaipur city. Five thambas are considered sacred by the followers; Naraiana, Bhairanaji, Sambhar, Amer, and Karadala (Kalyanpura). Followers at these thambas later set up other places of worship.
Amongst his chief disciples were Bakhana, Pragdas Biyani, Janagopal Rajjab, Sundardas, Jagannathdas, Raghodas, Chatardas, Swarupdas, and Dhyandas.
References
- ^ P. 371 Indian Religions: A Historical Reader of Spiritual Expression and Experience edited by Peter Heehs
- ^ Dadu on Realisation sahajayoga.org
Further reading
Bakshi, S.R. and Mittra, Sangh eds. (2002) Sant Dadu Dayal: Encyclopaedia of Saints Series (Volume 25), Criterion Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN 81-7938-029-7
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