Sant
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For other uses, see Sant (disambiguation).
Sant (Hindi: संत) is an Indian term derived from a Sanskrit verb that means both "to be good" and "to be real".[1] From the fifteenth century the term has often referred to those who sing the name of God and worship Him,[2] particularly the bhakti poets of Marathi. Sant is a surname among deshastha brahmins, both Rigvedi and Yajurvedi. It is also used for people who have attained and realised God.
Sant Ji may refer to:
- Swarupanand (1884–1936), the second master of Advait Mat
- Sant Ajaib Singh, or Ajaib Singh Ji Maharaj (1926–1997) - Perfect Master of Surat Shabd Yoga
- Prem Rawat (b. 1957), known also as Sant Ji Maharaj, Balyogeshwar, Guru Maharaj Ji, and Maharaji
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[edit] List of sants
Further information: List of Hindu gurus and saints
The following are classed as sants, including legendary figures.
- Mirabai, famous Bhakta poetess, devotee of Krishna
- Sant Dynaneshewar [3][4]
- Sant Eknath
- Sant Tulsidas
- Sant Ramananda, Brahmin, devotee of Rama, had many backward caste disciples including Kabir
- Sant Ramanuja, Brahmin whose guru was from a backward caste (and saw seeing equality in all humans). Many of his disciples were from backward castes, including Kanchipurna.
- Sant Tukaram, a Kunbi member, devotee of Krishna, guru of Bahinabai (Brahmin) and part of the Bhakti movement
- Sant Bogar[5]
- Sant Nammalvar,[6] an Alvar Vaishnava devotee
- Sant Garib Das from Chhudani Dham,Haryana
- Sant Janabai
- Sant Kabir, member of the weaver caste, Vaishnava devotee of Rama tried to bring peace between Hindus and Muslims
- Sant Kanchipurna,[7] devotee of Varadaraja
- Sant Namdev,[8] Vaishnava devotee of Vithoba
- Sant Phule, Mali (gardener)
- Sant Samarth Ramdas, Maharashtra, devotee of Rama and guru of King Shivaji. Authored Dasbodh and Manache Shlok
- Sant Savata Mali, Mali
- Sant Sena Nhavi, Nai (barber)
- Sree Narayana Guru
- Maharshi Ved Vyasa, composed the Mahabharata and the Upanishads
- Maharshi Matanga
- Sant Chokha Mela, Mahar
- Sant Guru Ghasidas
- Sant Kannappa Nayanar
- Sant Nandanar (Nanthanaar),[9] Athanuur, devotee of Shiva,[10] one of 63 Nayanar Shaivite saints
- Sant Raidas/Ravidas, Chamar (cobbler) member, the Guru of Meera
- Sant Shri Lilashaji Maharaj
- Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu
- Sant Samartha Ramdas
- Gajanan Maharaj
- Sant Gadge Baba
- Sant Mahatma Mangatram Ji Maharaj
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Hawley, John S. (Ed.), Saints and Virtues, University of California Press (1987) "Three Hindu Saints", page 57
- ^ Hawley, John S. (Ed.), Saints and Virtues, University of California Press (1987) "Three Hindu Saints", page 57
- ^ Caste Protectors Detailed Article at Hindutva.org
- ^ Santgyan
- ^ India9.com Bhogar in India
- ^ Word Document
- ^ www.dlshq.org
- ^ Namadev the Saint
- ^ Nanthanaar, who the gods showered with flowers
- ^ Nanaalai Article at Shaivam.org
[edit] External links
- Bapu
- Sant
- Hindu Deities, Sages and Saints Who were not Brahmins an article by Vishal Agarwal
