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The 7th Shadani
Saint Swami Raja Ram Saheb was born in November 1882, (as per Shadani
Sambat 174, Ekadashi of Kartik, 28 Shukla Paksh) in Gulu Pitafi, a village
of Tahsil Mirpur Mathelo, District Ghotki, Sindh, Pakistan.
His father Bhai Jara Ram was a devoted follower of Shadani darbar while
his mother, Mata khemi Bai was completely dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva.
Every time, she would recite “ OM NAMOH SHIVAY” son her lips. One day
Bhagwan Shiva showered his blessings on Khemi Bai and told her in dream
that he was very pleased with devotion. Very soon, he will take birth in
their home so that she could express her affection to him in the shape of
a mother.
As is customary,
on the birth of Saint Rajaram a Brahman was called to give a name on his
Chatti celebration ( the sixth day of birth). When the Brahman glanced at
the boy, he observed A PADAM ON HIS FOOT. He congratulated the parents and
said that their child was not an ordinary child but he would be either a
great Raja. This was the reason he was named as Raja Ram. When Raja Ram
was eight, his father took him to Shadani Darbar for being blessed by his
Satguru Pujniya Mata Saheb, the 5th Shadani Saint. As soon as Raja Ram
touched his forehead at the sacred feet of Mata Saheb, She took him into
her arms. When Raja Ram Saheb asked Mata Saheb for Prashad, she kept full
basket of Prashad before him and said “Rajal, all this Prashad is yours
and you have to distribute it in future”. There was a great meaning
hidden in those words. Mata Saheb was Trikal Darshi (knowing Past, Present
and future). She knew that one day he would be granted with the throne of
Shadani Darbar. As such Mata Saheb said, to Bhai Jara Ram, “Rajal is now
ours, hence let him be here in Darbar for our shewa and sikhsha”.
Now Raja Ram began to live in Shadani Darbar and pleased Mata Saheb with
his whole heart Shewa. He completed his early Dharmic Sikhsha (religious
education) in Shadani Darbar in the super vision of Pujya Mata Saheb. Them
he was sent to Kankhal-a highly religious educational center near HARIDWAR
in India where he stayed from 1904-1906 and learnt Vedas, Upanishads,
Viyakaran and some other Holy Granths. SWAMI CHTAN DEV, then head of the
institution was highly impressed to see his extra ordinary abilities. He
offered him to be the head of the institution and stressed upon him to
live there permanently. But Saint Raja Ram was in perfect devotion to
Shadani Darbar. He considered the Shewa of Shadani Darbar nore fruitful
than any other activity. Thus with the permission of Mata Saheb, he soon
came back to Shadani Darbar. He learnt also Bhagwat Gita, Ramayan and
Guruwani.
Due to his unique services and enlightened soul, Saint Raja Ram assumed
the Shadani Gaddi in December 1932.
On 3rd October 1958, Saint Raja Ram Saheb left for India and visited
haridwar, mathura and Amritsar etc. Hundreds of his disciples welcomed him
at each Tirath and made themselves spiritually rich with his “Darshan”.
Saint Raja Ram Saheb led a very pious and simple life. His every action
was just an example for his followers.
Some touching qualities of Saint Raja Ram Saheb are given here under:-
1. HOSPITALITY
Hospitality has been the main feauture of Shadani Darbar. In the days of
Saint Raja Ram Saheb Meals would not be started till any guest joined
them. Once it happened that there was no guest in Darbar to join them to
have meals. The time was too late. Shewadaris requested permission to
start the meals but Saint Raja Ram Saheb asked them to wait, eventually,
he met a guest on a shop who had comw to see his relatives. Saint Raja Ram
Saheb started the meals after that guest was taken to Darbar.
Saint Raja Ram Saheb was an incarnation of “Lord Shiva” and everybody
believed him to be the Avtar of Shiva. He was always smiling and used to
speak very slowly. He learnt Geeta, Granth and Vedant philosophy by heart.
He was himself an enlightened soul, therefore he used to respect and honor
learned persons.
2. MERCY
Saint Raja Ram Saheb was a great merciful seer. He could not see the grief
of others. Once there was Bhai Ganguram of Ghotki, a disciple of Shadani
Darbar, whose nephew Namdeo was then of seven years old and was cought by
the Cancer. Bhai Ganguram visited many doctors but no one could cure
Namdeo. He was very much worried about the life of his nephew. At last, he
took Namdeo to Shdani Darbar and began to cry and weep before his Satguru.
The tears were frequently getting down from his eyes. On seeing this,
Saint Raja Ram Saheb felt sympathy. He at once asked Bhai Gangu to feed
and rub DHUNI SAHEB on the whole body of Namdeo. With the blessings of
Saint Raja Ram Saheb, Namdeo got better day by day. Within a few days, he
recovered fully and went back to his home. Namdeo is still alive and
running his business in Ghotki, Sindh.
3. HINDU – MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD
Shadani Saint have always tried to maintain brotherhood between different
sects of Hindus and the Muslims. That is why even today hundreds of the
Muslims are also followers of this Darbar. They respect Shadani Saints.
There many examples of Muslims coming to Shadani Darbar for their
spiritual satisfaction.
4. FULFILLMENT OF PROMISE
Saint Raja Ram Saheb alwaysquoted these words. He was very firm in his
promise.
“Raghukul Rit Sada Chali Ayee
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jayee”
Once when he was
on Tirath Yatra in Amritsar, on 23 February 1959 Morning 4 O’ clock
Saint Raja Ram Saheb told his companions that his Satguru, Swami Takhatlal
Saheb Hazuri had left this Mrityu Lok for Paramdham here in Amritsar.
Likewise he also wished to do the same. All the disciples turned pale to
hear this. They began to cry and begged Saint Raja Ram Saheb not to leave
them alone in the way. They also reminded him that he had given a word to
the Panchayat to come back soon. Saint Raja Ram Saheb said well, we pray
PARAM ATMA to come extended our life by one year and thus they reached
back in Hayat Pitafi. After thirteen months, 13-3-1960 Saint Raja Ram
again announced leave for PARAMDHAM. After this announcement his close
followers Bhai Panjuram, came with Bhai Baharuram and requested him with
folded hands and tears in his eyes. Satguru, the marriages of my daughter
and son are fixed on the 16th March & 18th March 1960. “ If you
leave for PARAMDHAM, I will not be able to perform that marriage ceremony.
Have mercy upon me and kindly get their marriages with your own holy
hands”. The merciful Saint accepted his request and agreed to do so.
After all, Saint Raja Ram Saheb left this
Mrityu Lok on 20-3-1960. (10th of Chaitra Mas, Shukls paksh, Shadani
Sambat 252) at night 9:35 P.M After that a very big function, the death
anniversary is celebrated every year. Bhajan Kirtan, Pravachan and
Bhandara are running on large scale, thousands of followers attend his
anniversary and pray to him.
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