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Lokenath Brahmachari | |
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 Lokenath Brahmachari | |
| Personal | |
| Born | 31 August 1730 |
| Died | 1 June 1890 (aged 159) Kolkata, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Cause of death | Old age |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Known for | Spiritual teachings |
| Occupation | Saint, Spiritual teacher |
Lokenath Brahmachari (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; born 31 August 1730[1][2] â died 1 June 1890)[3] was a revered 18thâ19th century Hindu yogi and Hindu saint from Bengal. He is popularly known as Baba Lokenath among his devotees and is remembered for his ascetic lifestyle, deep meditation, and teachings that transcend religious boundaries.[4]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Lokenath was born in Kachua, in present-day North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.[5] His parents were Ramnarayan Ghoshal and Kamala Devi.[6] At a young age, he embraced the celibate life (brahmacharya) and undertook spiritual practices under the guidance of his guru.[5]
Spiritual journey[edit | edit source]
Lokenath traveled widely, undertaking rigorous meditation and tapasya in the Himalayas.[5] According to traditions, he spent decades in deep spiritual practice, ultimately attaining siddhi (spiritual realization).[7] His teachings emphasized self-reflection, discipline, and the importance of conquering negative impulses such as anger and ego.[7]
Teachings and legacy[edit | edit source]
Some of his most famous maxims include:[8]
- âWhenever you face danger â in war, forest, water or jungle â remember me; I will protect you.â[5]
- âBe proud, but not arrogant; be angry, but not blinded by rage.â[9]
- âListen to what the mind says, but do not abandon self-evaluation âĻ without respect for the words of sages and scriptures, real self-assessment is not possible.â[7]
Lokenath's life and message continue to inspire many. His death day is observed by his followers.[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- â "āĻāĻ¨ā§āĻŽāĻžāĻˇā§āĻāĻŽā§āĻ¤ā§ āĻ°āĻ¯āĻŧā§āĻā§ āĻŦāĻžāĻŦāĻž āĻ˛ā§āĻāĻ¨āĻžāĻĨā§āĻ° āĻāĻ¨ā§āĻŽāĻ¤āĻŋāĻĨāĻŋ, āĻā§āĻŽāĻ¨ āĻāĻŋāĻ˛ āĻ¤āĻžāĻāĻ° āĻāĻ§ā§āĻ¯āĻžāĻ¤ā§āĻŽāĻŋāĻ āĻā§āĻŦāĻ¨?". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 2024-08-26. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
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