Guru Ghasidas Jayanti – December 18, 2024

History of Guru Ghasidas Jayanti

Guru Ghasidas Jayanti was a leader of the Satnam sect within Hinduism who lived from 1756 until 1836. He established the Satnami community within Chhattisgarh and advocated equality under Satnami teaching instead of the caste system. His preaching was mainly to Indians belonging to the lower caste. Early in Guru Ghasidas’ life, he experienced the oppression of the caste system. This motivated him to dedicate his life to fighting against the caste system.

The teachings of Guru Ghasidas were similar to Hinduism and Buddhism, but there were significant differences that could classify his movement as a new religion. His teachings emphasized equality, social justice, truth, and peace. He disagreed with other aspects of Hinduism, such as the “murti puja” custom, in which physical objects are viewed as the embodiment of gods during Hindu puja rites.

To find ways to challenge the social inequities of the caste system and find solutions to other societal issues, Guru Ghasidas traveled widely throughout Chhattisgarh. He created a new awakening in what was a cruel and repressive Indian society. The legacy of Guru Ghasidas’ work lives on through his millions of followers in Chhattisgarh. The Guru Ghasidas University and local Guru Ghasidas National Park are named after him to honor the leader.