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| '''Bhagat''' refers to a Holy Person who leads humanity towards God. A Bhagat is an Eastern equivalent to a Christian ]. A Bhagat may also be a Guru in which case he would have a huge following or ]. A Bhagat does not usually preach to attract supporters but preach to highlight injustices in practises of the world. | |||
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| '''Bhagat''' is a term used in the Indian subcontinent to describe religious personalities who have obtain high acclaim in their community for their services and devoutness. It is also one of the ] in ] caste with clan totem as ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=CENSUS OF INDIA 1961 |url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/2806/1/41944_1961_ETH.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171528/http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/2806/1/41944_1961_ETH.pdf |archive-date=2022-09-20 |access-date=2024-04-17}}</ref> and also a surname found among Marathas, Bania communities and Punjabi Brahmins. | |||
| In ], there are over 15 Bhagats who came before the birth of the founder of Sikhism ] Ji in ]. The teachings of these ] are given the same prominence in the ], the Sikh Holy Book as the teachings of the ]. | |||
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| ''Bhagat'' is a Hindi and ] word derived from the ] word ''Bhagavat'', भगवत्, which means glorious (source: Monier-Williams Dictionary), and is used as an epithet for Vishnu or Krishna. ''Bhagat'' in Hindi and means pious as an adjective, a devotee of a deity as a noun (source: Shabdkosh online Punjabi and Hindi dictionaries). ''Bhagat'' is also a Hindu, ] and ] surname, found in various communities though it is most prevalent in the northern ]. | |||
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| Sikhism's central scriptural ], ], has teachings of 15 ''Bhagats'', along with '']'' of ], ''Bhats'' and ''Gursikhs''. Because Sikhism believes in one human creed (no one belongs to a higher or a lower social status or caste) and that accounts to adding ''Bani'' of various authors, a total of 36, in ] irrespective of many belonging to religions other than Sikhism. Religious writings of those ''Bhagats'' were collected by ]. Some of them lived before ], but came to have a ] as opposed to a ] doctrine. | |||
| Broadly speaking, therefore, a ''Bhagat'' is a holy person or a member of a community whose objectives involve leading humanity towards ] and highlighting injustices in the world. | |||
| Below is a list of the ''Bhagats'' who contributed towards ]:<ref name=Bahri2000>{{cite journal | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:30, 13 October 2024
Punjabi Title and Name This article is about the Punjabi word 'Bhagat'. For Sindhi folk art, see Sindhi bhagat.
Bhagat is a term used in the Indian subcontinent to describe religious personalities who have obtain high acclaim in their community for their services and devoutness. It is also one of the clan in Mahar caste with clan totem as King Cobra and also a surname found among Marathas, Bania communities and Punjabi Brahmins.
Definition
Bhagat is a Hindi and Punjabi word derived from the Sanskrit word Bhagavat, भगवत्, which means glorious (source: Monier-Williams Dictionary), and is used as an epithet for Vishnu or Krishna. Bhagat in Hindi and means pious as an adjective, a devotee of a deity as a noun (source: Shabdkosh online Punjabi and Hindi dictionaries). Bhagat is also a Hindu, Buddhist and Jain surname, found in various communities though it is most prevalent in the northern states of India.
Sikhism
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Sikhism's central scriptural book, Guru Granth Sahib, has teachings of 15 Bhagats, along with bani of Sikh Gurus, Bhats and Gursikhs. Because Sikhism believes in one human creed (no one belongs to a higher or a lower social status or caste) and that accounts to adding Bani of various authors, a total of 36, in Guru Granth Sahib irrespective of many belonging to religions other than Sikhism. Religious writings of those Bhagats were collected by Guru Arjan. Some of them lived before Guru Nanak, but came to have a monotheistic as opposed to a polytheistic doctrine.
Broadly speaking, therefore, a Bhagat is a holy person or a member of a community whose objectives involve leading humanity towards God and highlighting injustices in the world.
Below is a list of the Bhagats who contributed towards Sri Guru Granth Sahib:
- Bhagat Kabir
- Bhagat Ravidas
- Bhagat Farid
- Bhagat Ramanand
- Bhagat Beni
- Bhagat Namdev
- Bhagat Sadhana
- Bhagat Bhikhan
- Bhagat Parmanand
- Bhagat Sain
- Bhagat Dhanna
- Bhagat Pipa
- Bhagat Surdas
- Bhagat Jaidev
- Bhagat Trilochan
See also
Notes
- "CENSUS OF INDIA 1961" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- Bahri, H.; Bansal, G.S.; Puran, B.; Singh, B.; Singh, B.; Buxi, L.S.; Chawla, H.S.; Chawla, S.S.; Das, D.; Dass, N.; et al. (2000). "4. Bhagats and Saints". Studies. 63 (2): 169–93. doi:10.1007/1-4020-3044-4_4.
External links
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