Garib Das
Saint Garibdas Ji Maharaj was a spiritual leader and reformer. He took birth in 1717 A.D. to a family of Dhankhar jats in the village Chudani, District Jhajjar, Haryana, India. He was a rich farmer. According to his own account, his spiritual journey started when "Almighty God" Kabir came to meet him and gave him initiation at the age of 10 years. After getting spiritual awareness from "Almighty God Kabir", he uttered many Banis that are collected as holy book Garib Das ki Granth. Garibdas Panth is also a Kabirpanth. Saint Garib Das Ji told through his Banis that Kabir Sahib is the supreme God in Satlok. Garibdas died in 1778 A.D., and over his remains, a memorial was established.
Garib Das | |
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Aacharya Shri Satguru Dev Garib Das Ji Maharaj | |
| Personal | |
| Born | 1717 AD |
| Died | 1778 AD |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Satguru Dev, Bandichod ji, Pooranbrahma, Aacharya Shri |
| Founder of | Garibdas panth |
| Philosophy | Bhakti |
| Religious career | |
| Guru | Bhagat Kabir Das |
| Literary works | Baba Garibdas ji ki granth |
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