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This is the FIRST Photograph of Swami Samarth, Two Stories of origin, manifestation or appearance (arrival on the earth) of Shri Swami Samarth Swami Samarth) traveled all over the country. After emerging from samadhi Shrimad Narasimha Saraswati (Shri That divine personality is now known as Shri Swami Samarth. This awakened Shrimad Narasimha Saraswati from the prolonged samadhi. He stayed in Samadhi for over 300 years and emerged from samadhi because a woodcutter accidentally cut through a tree and hit Shrimad Narasimha Saraswati (or Sri Swami Samarth). It is mentioned in the holy book of Shri Gurucharitra that Shrimad Narasimha Saraswati entered into mahasamadhi in Kardalivana in 1458. Lord Dattatreya, namely Shrimad Narasimha Saraswati. Shri Swami Samarth (also called Sri Akkalkot Swami Samarth) is considered as extension of the fifteenth century incarnation of Narasimha Saraswati: Rigorous Penance, Pilgrimage, Guidance Swami Samarth Origin, Life & Samadhi Topics Miracle Cure вЂ“ Experience Swami SamarthвЂ™s promise to you!! Swami Mantras, Bhajans, Aartis, Jaap, Naam: Video links Samarth Photos (Original photos from 1860s), more pics Story behind Swami SamarthвЂ™s First Photo taken by Kodak Company To inculcate Bhakti Marg and be an ideal devotee to set an example before the society with attributes of Bhakti, Spiritual Knowledge, Vivek (Discrimination), Vairagya.Swami Samarth: Origin, Life, Samadhi and Mantras.To practice Naamsmaran is an essence of Bhakti Marg.One should not neglect the ordained duties but perform the worldly responsibilities perfectly and then pursue the divine fragrance.вЂќ Selfless service and love towards fellow human beings is the fastest way to the Lord.( One who considers those afflicted with many types of sufferings, troubles and sorrows as his own is the real Sadhu and we will find God in him.

He life philosophy was to help people as per Sant Tukaram MaharajвЂ™s Abhanga Je kaa ranjale ganjale tyasi mhane jo aapule tochi sadhu olkhava dev thethechi jaanavaa. He used his spiritual strength to remove the sufferings of those who needed relief. Throughout his life Param Pujya Nana Maharaj selflessly carried the mission of spreading the message of Universal Brotherhood. Param Pujya Nana Maharaj lived very simple life. He told Nana to offer food to the hungry and serve the poor and the suffering people. Then on Gurudwadashi, Namdeo Maharaj blessed Nana with a special saffron robe, Chhatti, and a sacred mantra. You will accomplish this,вЂќ said Namdeo Maharaj, being extremely pleased with the request. вЂњThis is my GuruвЂ™s (Sri Krishna SaraswatiвЂ™s) work. Nana therefore, asked for the power to remove the suffering of those who come in contact with him. Nana replied that he didnвЂ™t need anything. Five years later, in one of his visits to Sri Namdeo Maharaj, Nana was told to ask for anything under the sun. Sri Swami Samarth Akkalkot Maharaj and you will be carrying his mission hereafter. In their very first meeting Poojya Namdeo Maharaj told Nana that you have been blessed by my GuruвЂ™s Guru i.e. Nana was amazed to see same figure with blazing eyes he saw two years before. Dyaneshwar Hari Katkar invited him to his homeВ in Kurla, Mumbai to pay respect to Sri Namdeo Maharaj of Kolhapur, a disciple of Sri Krishna Saraswati Mahaaj. Nana asked Sri Swami Samarth, вЂњWho is this person?вЂќ He said, вЂњYou will know him in two years from now and thereafter thisgreat old man will be your spiritual guide.вЂќ Exactly two years later in 1965, NanaвЂ™s friend and devotee Mr. Thereafter Sri Swami Samarth showed him in dream an old man with a wooden stick and blazing eyes. Oneday, Sri Swami Samarth materialized in front of Nana and asked him, вЂњIs there a difference between Lord Shiva & Me?вЂќ and made him realised that his further spiritual path will now be guided by him. Initially Nana was a devotee of Lord Shiva and use to chant вЂњOm Namah ShivayвЂќ. While he was in service he used to regularly conduct discourses for his colleagues and share his spiritual experiences with them. as a Draftsman for number of years and retired in the year 1980.

After taking retirement from the Army he worked for Hindustan Construction Ltd. After completing his education he joined Indian Army as a Civilian and had participated in the Second World War in Burma. From his childhood he was attracted towards spiritual life and was influenced by the philosophy and teachings of Saint Dnyaneshwar Maharaj. Param Poojya Nana Maharaj was born on 22nd July, 1922 in a middle class Brahmin family at village Adivare in Ratnagiri district.

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