Shree Swami Samarth Maharaj

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A Short Biography of Shree Swami Samarth 212 _________________________________________________________________________________________ In 1953, Sadguru Shree Baba Maharaj decided to give up this mundane existence. Shree Maharaj was very distressed with this decision of his Guru, so he earnestly prayed and persisted in getting an assurance from his Sadguru to stay on for one more year. Finally on August 18, 1954, Shree Baba Maharaj took Mahasamadhi (the last conscious communion with God). The last rites of Shree Baba Maharaj were performed on the plot No. 937-D, Chatushrungi Road, Shivaji Nagar(Pune, Maharashtra). After the Mahasamadhi of Shree Baba Maharaj, Shree Maharaj resolved firmly to dedicate his life in the service of his Sadguru. Shree Baba Maharaj owned the plot where his last rites were performed. Shree Maharaj leased that plot No. 937-D from Smt. Nirmalatai Neelkanth Khare, the heir and only daughter of Shree Baba Maharaj. He dedicated himself to enhance the glory of his Sadguru and carry out all the public welfare works of Shree Baba Maharaj. Shree Maharaj said, “On July 24, 1953, my existence as Vitthal Ganesh Joshi came to an end. Now Shree Baba Maharaj performs his role through me. My condition is like “When I existed, my Guru did not! Now my Guru is here and my ego completely gone!” Initially, the Samadhi place was a wasteland filled with bushes. Shree Maharaj had the land levelled after cleaning the bushes and then constructed a temporary shed. All four sides of the land were enclosed with walls. A dwelling place and a water tank were constructed for the devotees. A flower garden was cultivated to provide fresh flowers for the daily worship. All surrounding land in the vicinity of this Samadhi place was purchased and the border was expanded. There is always a wicked eye on every good deed in this world. Similarly, there were people who brought obstruction in the execution of this good deed and tried to take the land in their control by claiming it as public land. The case was taken to court. But Shree Maharaj did not lose his courage. The court finally gave a judgement in the favour of Shree Maharaj and declared that the temple is a private property and Shree Maharaj is a legal leaseholder of that property. Even when going through all this harassment, Shree Maharaj very well organized and decorated the Samadhi place of Shree Baba Maharaj. He initiated spiritual programmes such as daily worship, meditation, and devotional prayers at the samadhi place. The performances of religious ceremonies as prescribed by the sacred books and scriptures were also started. A number of anniversary celebrations such as the anniversary of Shree Baba Maharaj, Sri Datta Jayanti (the birth day of Lord Dattatrey), Sri Swami Samarth Jayanti (the birth day of Sri Swami Samarth), Sri Rama Navami (Birthday of Lord Rama), Sri Ganesh Chaturthi and Sri Krishna Janmashtami (the birthday of Lord Krishna) were organized with great devotion. Innumerable devotees started to visit for these various festivals and also to get blessings. Shree Digambardas Maharaj had a personality endowed with several remarkable qualities. He had a strong memory and would always remember the name, originating village, family occupation etc. of anyone he ever met, even if it was after a number of Copyright © 2006 Shree Vitthalrao Joshi Charities Trust
A Short Biography of Shree Swami Samarth 213 _________________________________________________________________________________________ years. Nobody could ever equal Shree Maharaj in qualities like simplicity, discipline, punctuality, generosity and tender-heartedness. He maintained intimate and affectionate relations with everyone, young or old. If anyone faced difficulties, Shree Maharaj was always eager to support and help them through their difficulties. But, if necessary he would not cease from rebuking someone with harsh words for their mistakes. Although, after such incidents he would talk to the person normally with good feelings as if nothing had happened. If Shree Maharaj were ever pleased with any good qualities of his devotees, he would praise and then encourage those devotees to take meals with him. He would try to eradicate the difficulties of his attendants. He paid special attention and made sure the pets, such as parrots and dogs that lived at the Samadhi place were fed properly and on time. He was a true saint. Shree Maharaj at times had such good legal advice for people visiting the samadhi mandir that even the prominent of lawyers would be surprised. He had an extra-ordinary wisdom. He always provided perfect guidance with regards to medical treatment or professional difficulties. During the construction of the samadhi mandir, he even explained the right from wrong on construction topics to the engineers at the site. When the palanquins were taken in procession around the temple during the festive ceremonies at the samadhi mandir, Shree Maharaj would compose devotional songs and narrate them in an inspiring way. He was a very speedy composer of devotional poems. Even at the time of Kirtans (devotional singing), such devotional songs would trickle out spontaneously from his lips. He composed thousands of such devotional songs and sang them too. Unfortunately and by our misfortune very few of these compositions are available in writing. He was also an expert ‘tabla’ (Musical instruments) and drum player. He acted in dramas and was an artist too. In Pomendi (Ratnagiri) he created idols of Lord Ganesh, which portrayed his talent in art and painting. He also gave the right advice to artists as well as artisans. Shree Maharaj was very well conversant with agriculture and farming. He had himself ploughed and cultivated the land. His knowledge regarding new and old systems of cultivating land, fertility of soil, fertilizers, seeds etc. was far superior to any experienced farmer. He directed the building of a good cattle shed and personally ensured that the shed was always neat, clean and the cattle were healthy and strong. He never liked the idea of selling old cattle to the butcher. He considered it as an ungrateful act on part of humanity to sell old cattle to a butcher after utilizing their services all through their life. He had infinite faith towards Brahmins who were well versed in and followed the path of Vedas (Holiest Hindu Scriptures). He always said, “I treat Brahmins as my God” and believed with due reverence that “As Brahmins have protected the Vedas for thousands of years by undergoing great difficulties, we have to be highly grateful towards them”. Hence to render due honour to the Brahmins, Shree Maharaj arranged a number of religious ceremonies and invited learned Brahmins from distant places. He Copyright © 2006 Shree Vitthalrao Joshi Charities Trust
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