Sant Garib Das Ji Biography: India is a sacred land where great saints, sages, and divine personalities have incarnated from time to time. These enlightened beings have dispelled ignorance, superstitions, and social evils, spreading the light of true knowledge. One such great saint was Bandi Chhor Sant Garib Das Ji Maharaj, whose life and teachings serve as a guiding light for humanity. In this blog, we will explore the life of Sant Garib Das Ji Maharaj, his divine encounter with Supreme God Kabir Sahib, and his extraordinary spiritual wisdom.
Early Life and Family Background
Sant Garib Das Ji Maharaj was born in the year 1717 AD in Chhudani village, located in the Jhajjar district of Haryana, India. He was born into a Jat Dhankhar family. His father’s name was Shri Balram Ji, and his mother’s name was Smt. Rani Devi Ji. Chhudani village was his maternal home, and his maternal grandfather, Shri Shivalal Ji, had no children. As a result, he kept his son-in-law, Balram Ji, as a resident son-in-law.
Garib Das Ji was born into a wealthy family. His grandfather owned 2,500 bighas (approximately 1,400 acres) of land, which was later inherited by Sant Garib Das Ji.
Childhood and Spiritual Inclination
As a child, Garib Das Ji used to graze cows along with other cowherds. He had a very calm, simple, and truth-loving nature. One day, while having lunch with his friends, an extraordinary event occurred that changed the course of his life.
Meeting the Supreme God Kabir Sahib
At the age of 10, Sant Garib Das Ji was sitting under a Jand tree in the fields near Kablana village, having food with his fellow cowherds. At that moment, Supreme God Kabir Sahib manifested from Satlok and appeared before them to impart true spiritual knowledge.
When the cowherds saw Kabir Sahib, they greeted him by saying, “Baba Ji, Ram-Ram!” Kabir Sahib responded, “Ram-Ram!”
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The Miracle of Virgin Cow’s Milk
The cowherds invited Kabir Sahib to have food with them, but He declined, saying that He had already eaten. The boys insisted that at least He should drink some milk, as they would not let a guest leave without offering something.
Kabir Sahib said, “I only drink the milk of a virgin cow.”
The cowherds laughed and replied, “Baba Ji! Are you joking? A virgin cow cannot give milk!”
At that moment, young Garib Das Ji brought a 1.5- to 2-year-old heifer to Kabir Sahib. When Kabir Sahib placed His hand on the heifer’s back, a miracle occurred – her udders developed, and she started giving milk. Kabir Sahib collected the milk in an earthen pot and drank it.
The other cowherds refused to drink this milk, but Garib Das Ji considered it divine nectar and drank it without hesitation. This event awakened his spiritual consciousness, and he attained divine wisdom.
Sant Garib Das Ji’s Journey to Satlok
Supreme God Kabir Sahib then took Sant Garib Das Ji’s soul out of his body and gave him a divine tour of Satlok (the eternal realm).
During this journey, he was shown the realms of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, and Brahm Lok. Eventually, they crossed the 12th celestial gate, passed through Bhanwar Gufa (whirling cave), and reached Satlok. There, Sant Garib Das Ji saw the true Supreme God, whose divine form radiated light equivalent to millions of suns from each of His pores.
Garib Das Ji realized that Kabir Sahib Himself was the Supreme God seated on the divine throne in Satlok.
Returning to the Mortal World and Spreading Knowledge
When Garib Das Ji’s soul returned to his body, his parents and villagers had presumed him dead and were preparing for his last rites. However, Kabir Sahib revived him, and he came back to life.
Upon his revival, he began sharing the divine knowledge he had received in Satlok. However, people thought he had gone mad because they could not comprehend such extraordinary wisdom.
Meeting Sant Gopaldas Ji
Three years later, a saint from the Dadu Panth, Sant Gopaldas Ji, visited Sant Garib Das Ji. Garib Das Ji explained to him the knowledge of Satlok and Supreme God Kabir Sahib. After understanding the truth, Sant Gopaldas Ji became his disciple and helped in the composition of Shri Sadgrantha Sahib.
Teachings and Divine Verses of Sant Garib Das Ji
Sant Garib Das Ji opposed social evils, superstitions, and caste discrimination. His teachings promoted unity and devotion to the True Name (Satnam). He stated:
“One essence, one divine door, one speaks in every being. There are 36 communities, yet all belong to one caste. One lineage, one family, all are born from Brahm. High and low are human-made divisions, Garib Das Ji realized the essence of true name.”
Attaining Satlok (Leaving the Mortal World)
At the age of 61, in 1778 AD, Sant Garib Das Ji left his mortal body and ascended to Satlok. His final rites were performed in Chhudani village, where his memorial, Chhatri Sahib, still stands today.
Conclusion
Sant Garib Das Ji Maharaj was a divine saint who received direct knowledge from Supreme God Kabir Sahib. His teachings continue to illuminate the path of true spirituality. For more spiritual wisdom, tune in daily from 7:30 to 8:30 AM on the Sadhna TV channel and listen to the enlightening discourses of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, the only complete saint imparting true spiritual knowledge today. It is humbly requested that you take free initiation from Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj and make your life successful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When and where was Sant Garib Das Ji born?
Answer: He was born in 1717 AD in Chhudani village, Jhajjar district, Haryana, India.
2. How did Supreme God Kabir Sahib give him divine knowledge?
Answer: At the age of 10, Kabir Sahib appeared before him, took his soul to Satlok, and showed him the eternal truth.
3. Which holy scripture was compiled based on his teachings?
Answer: Shri Sadgrantha Sahib (Amar Bodh, Amar Granth), which consists of 24,000 verses and 7,000 hymns.
4. What was the core message of Sant Garib Das Ji?
Answer: He opposed caste discrimination, alcohol consumption, and meat-eating and emphasized devotion to Satnam.
5. Why is Sant Garib Das Ji called ‘Bandi Chhor’ (Liberator of Souls)?
Answer: Because he showed the path of liberation from the bondage of Kaal (Satan) to the souls.
