Author
of more than hundred books, Mahatma Shri Yogeshwarji was a self-realized
saint, an accomplished yogi, an excellent orator and an above par spiritual
poet and writer. In a fascinating life spanning more than six decades, Shri
Yogeshwarji trod the unknown intricate path of spiritual attainments single
handedly and put immense faith in the tenderheartedness of God in the form
of Mother Goddess.
Shri Yogeshwarji dared to
dream of attaining heights of spirituality without guidance of any embodied
spiritual master and thus defied popular myths prevalent among the seekers
of spiritual path. He blazed an illuminating path for others to follow.
Born on August 15th
1921 to a poor Brahmin farmer
in a small village near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Shri Yogeshwarji lost his
father at the tender age of 9. He was taken to a Hindu orphanage in Mumbai
for further studies. However, God's wish was to make him pursue a different
path. He left for Himalayas early in his youth at the age of 20 and
thereafter made holy Himalayas his abode for penance for nearly two decades.
During his stay there, he came across a number of known and unknown saints
and sages. He was blessed by divine visions of many deities and highly
illumined souls like Raman Maharshi, Sai Baba of Shirdi among others.
Yogeshwarji's experiences in
spirituality were vivid, unusual and amazing. He succeeded in scaling the
highest peak of self-realization resulting in direct communication with the
Almighty. He was also blessed with extraordinary spiritual powers (siddhis)
illustrated in ancient Yogic scriptures. After achieving full grace of
Mother Goddess, he started to share the nectar for the benefit of mankind.
He traveled to various parts of India as well as abroad on spiritual mission
where he received enthusiastic welcome.
He wrote more than 100 books
on various subjects and explored all form of literature. His autobiography 'Prakash
Na Panthe' - much sought after by spiritual aspirants worldwide, is
translated in Hindi as well as English. A large collection of his lectures
in form of audio cassettes are also available.
For more than thirty years, Yogeshwarji kept his mother,
Mataji
Jyotirmayi with him and thus became a living example of well known
Sanskrit adage 'Matru Devo Bhava' (मातृ
देवो भवः -
Mother is a form of God). Yogeshwarji was
known among saints of his time as Matrubhakta Mahatma. Mataji Jyotirmayi
left for heavenly abode in 1980 after receiving exemplary services at the
hands of Yogeshwarji and Maa Sarveshwari at Bhavnagar.
Shri Yogeshwarji left his
physical body on March 18th 1984 at Mumbai, while delivering a lecture at Laxminarayan Temple, Kandiwali. Before leaving, Shri Yogeshwarji
left behind him a spiritual legacy in the form of
Maa Sarveshwari, who is
now looking after his manifold benevolent activities.
It has been ages since we have come across a saint of Yogeshwarji's caliber
and magnitude. His manifestation will continue to provide divine inspiration
for the generations to come.
