Shri Mangalnath Maharaj

Yogeshwaranand Shri Mangalnath Maharaj is a disciple of Swami Machindranath. Shri Mangalnath Maharaj leads the Chitrakoot Gadi of the famous Chitrakoot Math

Yogeshwaranand Shri Mangalnath Maharaj
Shri Mangalnath Maharaj
Born	August 12, 1936(1936-08-12) Maharashtra
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Baba
Organization	Shri Pratishthan TrustPanth
Political movement	Sarvodaya Movement
Religion	Hinduism

Birth and History

Yogeshwaranand Shri Mangalnath Maharaj was born on 12 August 1936. Keeping with the tradition set by Swami Machindranath, Shri Mangalnath Maharaj was anointed at the spiritual seat of Chitrakoot, Karvi at the age of 10. From that day till today Shri Mangalnath Maharaj has been spreading the universal and spiritual teachings of Swamiji. Shri Mangalnath Maharaj is fondly called as 'Baba' Marathi: बाबा English: Father

Baba has this endearing quality of making each and every disciple feel special. He listens to their smallest problems and misgivings without belittling them. He teaches them to face their problems rather than run away from them.

Teachings

Shri Mangalnath Maharaj has many teachings in the field of Meditation, Yoga, better living, etc.

Sadhanas

Shri Mangalnath Maharaj has in recent years introduced two Sadhanas for the betterment of the people and the upliftment of the spiritual self-through Atmasangh and Jyotirmay Yagya. Both these Sadhanas are not reserved exclusively for Baba's disciples but for all who have faith in Swamiji and His teachings.

Atmasangh

Atmasangh is a concept keeping with the tenets of Nath Panth that one must connect with oneself through 'jap' Marathi: जप (remembering your Sadguru or the Lord) thereby achieving spiritual upliftment.

Jyotirmay Yagya

'Jyoti' Marathi: ज्योतीmeans light and this yagya dispels the darkness in one's life. This Sadhana was initiated by Swami Machchhindranath for welfare of mankind & given the name of " Goraksha Jyotirmaya Yaag ( Yagya)" after his desciple Swami Gorakshanath. Sadhak worships "Vaayu-yantra" given by his sadguru & has a "sankalp"(notion) that this sadhana is for his progress both in spiritual & material world.

Omkar Sadhna

Chanting God's name AUM or OM Sanskrit: ॐ. Omkar is origin of Sound. Sound has power coupled with melody and scientific deliberations. Omkar can be recited with minimum alterations on original sound vibrations of vocal chords.
The three letters A,U & M follow one after another without any break. It is like pouring oil, smooth and uninterrupted.
It is also an exercise of deep breathing. You breath in one measure and release your breath in two measures. Out of these two, One measure for “A”, part of it is “U” and one Measure for “M”.
Joining bridge between “A” & “M” is “U” and is sounded while closing the mouth.

Soham Sadhna

The word Soham literally means "Sah"( He the almighty sadguru or god)& " aham" (me). This phrase has the perception that I am merged with my guru & I am totally engrossed in his bliss.This also has a "bhaav" (conviction)that I am on marching the path lit by teachings of my sadguru. This soham sadhana is "advait" philospphy of Naath Sampradaay manifested in day to day life. This sadhana is a "dhwani-sadhana" & consists of soham-nyaas & soham-japa. This sadhana is initiated by sadguru himself.A soham sadhak daily practices his sadhana after remembering guru. A Soham Sadhak takes lessons in his/her "soham sadhana" in an ongoing basis. Such sessions are regularly conducted at Shri Machchhindranath Mandir, Mitmita at Aurangabad under the divine guidance of Sadguru Mangalnath Maharaj.

Dhyan Sadhna

Dhwani Sadhna

Social Work

Besides spiritual upliftment Mangalnath Maharaj is also actively involved in many social causes. He has been a trustee with Gandhi Smarak Samiti since the past 30 years where, to generate employment at the village level he had initiated the construction of Bio Gas plants and propagated the use of alternate energies like solar power. He had been leading a campaign against alcoholism, drugs and vices amongst adivasis and villagers. In the Famine in India in Marathwada in Maharashtra he was part of the rehabilitation committee and personally distributed food grains to the affected. He was closely associated with Vinobha Bhave and the Sarvodaya Movement.
In 1980 Baba established Shri Prathishthan Trust, which organizes free medical, and orthopedic checkup camps, blood donation drives, distribution of free spectacles and books to school children, etc. Baba has also delivered a discourse on 'Nath Panth's contribution to 'World Peace' under the aegis of UNESCO when he was invited by MIT College,Pune.
Baba in his devotion to Swami Machindranath embodies the ideal example of the bond between a Guru and his disciple,dedicating everything to his Sadguru.

References

• Tridal, Shri Pratishthan Trust, Mitmita, Aurangabad, page 13

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Name	Maharaj, Shri Mangalnath
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Date of birth	12 August 1936
Place of birth	Maharashtra
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