Baba Jumdevaji
| Baba Jumdevaji | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jumdevji Thubrikar April 3, 1921 Golibar Chowk, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| 💀Died | 1996 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India1996 |
| Other names | Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji |
| 💼 Occupation | Spiritual leader; social reformer |
| Known for | Founder of Parmatma Ek / Manav Dharma |
Baba Jumdevaji (born Jumdevji Thubrikar; 3 April 1921 – 1996) was an Indian social reformer and religious leader from Nagpur, Maharashtra. Contemporary media reports describe him as the founder of a socio-spiritual initiative variously called Parmatma Ek or Manav Dharma and credit him with local campaigns addressing alcoholism, child marriage and social welfare in the Vidarbha region.[1][2]
Early life
Jumdevji Thubrikar was born on 3 April 1921 in the Golibar Chowk area of Nagpur into a low-income weaving family. Contemporary accounts state that he received elementary schooling (up to fourth grade) and worked in several trades as a young man, including weaving and later as a goldsmith’s assistant.[1]
Religious activity and social work
Regional press reports indicate that Jumdevji began to attract followers in and around Nagpur after organising regular meetings and public gatherings. Sources describe his teachings as emphasising moral discipline, opposition to alcohol consumption and rejection of certain social superstitions; his movement has been described locally as Manav Dharma (Human Religion). He and his followers are reported to have established small cooperative initiatives (including local dairy and credit activities) and charitable services intended to assist artisans and economically disadvantaged households in Vidarbha.[1][3]
Recognition and legacy
Jumdevji died in 1996. His followers and regional organisations have continued to observe his birth anniversary and maintain institutions associated with his movement. In recognition of his social work, the Government of India issued a commemorative postage stamp in his memory; the stamp was released by the Vice-President of India, M. Hamid Ansari, at a ceremony in Gondia on 30 September 2013.[4]
Honours
- A commemorative postage stamp was issued in his honour by the Government of India in 2013.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Choudhari, Abhishek (8 February 2020). "Who was Baba Jumdevji (1921–1996)". The Times of India.
- ↑ "News : September 2013". Indian Philately Digest. Indian Philatelists' Forum.
- ↑ "बाबा जुमदेव यांचा जन्मदिन : महान त्यागी बाबा जुमदेवजी को प्रणाम". TV9 Marathi (in मराठी). 3 April 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Vice President Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp in Memory of Baba Jumdev". Press Information Bureau. Vice President's Secretariat, Government of India. 30 September 2013.
External links
- mr:जुमदेवजी ठुब्रीकर – Marathi Wikipedia article
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