INTRODUCTION
Kalyan Swami (1636–1714) was a sincere disciple of Shree Samarth Ramdasand and they were united together with regard to the devotion of Lord Rama.
LIFE
He was born at Kohlapur, Maharashtra a famous pilgrimage site of Goddess Mahalakshmi. His birth name was Ambaji. After his father attained sainthood at Kashi, he and his mother lived in their relative’s home.
At a younger age, he traveled to many places and conducted various religious discourses in order to lead the society to the right path. He also visited many holy temples situated in India.
From a young age, he was the chief disciple of Sri Samarth Ramadas, who was a famous saint of Maharashtra. Although he was tested by his guru in many situations, he never failed and has become the closest disciple of Samarth.
IMPORTANCE
He was a great scholar and an expert in all devotional texts and also well known in yoga and meditation.
He was a kind hearted saint and treated all of his devotees in a proper manner, and gave them his blessings, and also removed their sins through the grace of Lord Rama. He cured many dreaded diseases of his devotees, and also given them peace of mind.
DISCIPLES
- Mudgal Swami
- Jagannath Swami
- Keshav Swami
- RamjibovaBaramatikar
- HaribovaBhoomkar
- Purushottam Swami
- Ramajiboova
FAMOUS WRITINGS
- SolivSukh
- MahavakyaPanchikaran
- DhruvAakhyan
- RukminiSwayamvar
DEATH
Kalyan Swami died in 1714 in Osmanabad.
The Samadhi temple of Shree Kalyan Swami was constructed in Osmanabad.
“OM SREE KALYAN SWAMIYE NAMAHA”
“JAI SREE RAM”
“JAI HANUMAN”
WRITTEN BY HARISHANKAR