A short biography of Shree Sadguru Ramanand Beedkar Maharaj

The most ardent disciple of
Akkalkot Niwasi Shree Swami Samarth.

Glossary

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1 Vasudev Cap Special type of cap worn by mendicants
2 Tulsibaug & Belbaug Places in Pune city
3 Pandharpur A holy place in Maharashtra famous for the Deity Vithoba
4 Palakhi Palanquin carrying the idol of Lord Vithoba who is the Incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
5 Badawa Worshipper priest of the deity Vithoba.
6 Dhule A city in the State of Maharashtra.
7 Saptashringee A place located in Nasik – Maharashtra State.
8 Dhotee The traditional Indian cotton trouser.
9 Sanyasi Ascetic.
10 Veeda Roll of betel leaves with thirteen constituents including Saffron and musk.
11 Samai Upright metal lamp stand.
12 Puneri Shoes Special type of shoes made in Pune, Maharashtra.
13 Hanuman Monkey God. As per Hindu religion, Hanuman was a great devotee of Lord Rama – the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
14 Brahmins The traditional higher caste wherein the person is a expert in the knowledge of Veda’s & other Vedic texts.
15 Jahagirdaar Holder of Govt. land.
16 Fakir A Muslim mendicant.
17 Avalia A man absorbed in contemplation.
18 Pooja Sahitya Materials and objects needed to worship a deity.
19 Sadgururaj Mauli A good preceptor is looked upon as a mother.
20 Samadhi Superconscious experience.
21 Vairagya Non-attachment for worldly pleasures.
22 Dakshina Money given to the Brahmin as fees as per the Hindu custom.
23 Paramartha The highest and the most excellent object Viz. The attainment and enjoyment of the Divine Nature.
24 Ashthagandha A mixture of a variety of perfumes. Normally 8 different kinds of perfumes.
25 Kedgaon Near Nagar District, Maharashtra State.
26 Raver The then Khandesh State, Now in Maharashtra state.
27 Kalyan Place in Maharashtra state.
28 Parikrama Pradakshina – Circumambulation.
29 Muth Temple-shrine.
30 Gabhara The innermost room in a temple where the idol of the deity is installed.
31 Upasana Worship
32 Swaroop Sampradaya A sect, wherein the aspirant concentrates on viewing the ‘Atman’ – the soul
33 Siddhi Superhuman power gained by awakening the Kundalini.
34 Dharmashala A charitable institution meant for accommodation of travellers
35 Yogi Ascetic
36 Mathadhipati Head of the Temple Shrine
37 Mela Fair – Social Gathering
38 Siddha Purush Fully realized Saint. A Saint who has reached the pinnacle of spirituality.
39 Gunas Attributes
40 Tamo Guna Ignorance Attribute
41 Satva Guna Wisdom Attribute
42 Parabrahma Almighty God
43 Gokulasthami The birth day of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated on the twenty third day of Shravan month as per Hindu calendar, and August month as per English calendar
44 Prasad Food offered to deity.
45 Trishul The trident of Lord Shiva.
46 Yoga Yoga means concentrating the mind upon the Supreme Lord by controlling the ever disturbing senses.
47 Kojagiri The Full Moon night spent in,the month of Ashwin as per Hindu Calendar and October. Or November as per English Calendar.
48 Narak Chaturdashi Narak Chaturdashi second fortnight of Ashwin month, as per Hindu Calendar and October or November month, as per English calendar.
49 Shivratri The night of the fourteenth day of second fortnight of a month.
50 Mahasamadhi The last conscious communion with God
51 Alchemy The art of converting base metals into Gold.