Guru (Sant) Ravidas

Sant Ravidas was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet-sant and reformer from the Bhakti movement. He was a member of the socially and economically marginalized Dalit community and his teachings emphasized the importance of devotion to God, equality, and rejection of the caste system. His message of equality and social justice resonated with the marginalized and oppressed communities, and he gained a large following, particularly among the Dalits. He is revered as a saint by the followers of the Bhakti tradition, particularly by the Ravidassia community.

His devotional songs and poetry are collected in the sacred text "Shri Guru Ravidass Ji Amrit Bani." The essence of the Shri Guru Ravidass Ji Amrit Bani is a message of devotion to God, compassion, and equality for all human beings. The text emphasizes the importance of rejecting the caste system and seeking union with God through devotion and love. It express the deep devotion of Ravidas to God and reflects his message of equality and social justice for all people, regardless of their social or economic status. It shows the importance of humility, compassion, and service to others, and encourages the reader to embrace a life of devotion and to cultivate a close relationship with God.

Ravidas Jayanti 

Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated annually by the followers of the Bhakti tradition, particularly by the Ravidassia community, and is considered one of the most important religious events for this community. Ravidas Jayanti is particularly significant for the Dalit community. The celebration is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the life and teachings of this revered spiritual teacher.

The celebration typically involves reciting devotional songs and poems from the Shri Guru Ravidass Ji Amrit Bani, the sacred text that collects the teachings and devotional songs of Ravidas. Followers also participate in religious gatherings, where they sing hymns, perform devotional music and dance, and listen to spiritual teachings.

Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Magh, which typically falls in late January or early February. The celebration is an opportunity for followers to come together and remember the teachings of Sant Ravidas, and to celebrate his message of devotion to God, compassion, and equality for all human beings.

Sant Ravidas Jayanti 2023 date

Sant Ravidas Jayanti 2023 will be celebrated on 5th of February 2023.

Ravidas Jayanti shayari

Some popular Ravidas Jayanti shayaris include:

"Jo koi Ravidas ke naam se jape,

Use aasra mile, nirbhay ho jape."

"Ravidas ke shabad mein hai sachai,

Sab ke mann ko shanti milti hai."

"Guru Ravidas ke charno mein,

Sab dukh door ho jate hain."

"Ravidas ke bhakt bane,

Har mangal ka fal pate hain."

"Ravidas ke naam se japen,

Sab mann mein dukh door ho jate hain."

Happy Ravidas Jayanti 2023