Bapu Velnathji Thakor

BAPU VELNATHJI THAKOR

INTRODUCTION

Bapu Velnathji Thakor also called as Sant Velnathji Thakor was a holy saint of Gujarat. He was the grandson of Amarji Thakor who was king of a small region in Gujarat. Bapu was a holistic man who used to do meditation in the holy mountain caves. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, and due to his bhakti, once he had the Shiva Darshan. Though he was born in a rich royal family, due to his spiritual thirst, he left the palace, become a saint and lead a simple and noble life.

Bapu was considered as the holy incarnation of Lord Nandi Bhagavan, and he had taken the avatar to initiate the Shiva Bhakti in the minds of the people. He wants the people to enjoy the everlasting bliss, and he repeatedly asked his devotees to keep their thoughts on Shiva and to recite his holy mantras and holy names.

His teachings are easy to follow, and his preaching is based on the greatness of Lord Shiva.

TEACHINGS

  1. Lord Shiva is the master of the entire universe. He is the creator, protector and destroyer, and there is no end for him.
  2. Bhakti cannot be attained immediately. People must develop their bhakti in a step by step manner.
  3. By cursing Lord Shiva people would have to face dire consequences in their life.
  4. If all the religions preaches only the good ways for living a noble life, then why the people are fighting in the name of religion.
  5. Wearing the holy Rudraksha and applying the holy ash would cleanse our mind, and make us to do good things in our life.
  6. Don’t forget your Kula Deva and Kula Devata and worship them along with Lord Shiva.
  7. Visit the sacred temples of Lord Shiva, and offer your prayers to the divine god.

Let us worship the holy saint and be blessed.

“OM SRI BAPU VELNATH THAKOR NAMAHA”

“OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”

“OM SRI ABIRAMA SUNDARIYE NAMAHA”

WRITTEN BY

R.HARISHANKAR