History of Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram Ji(Continue)

Parampujya Aghoreshwar stayed for sometime in a hut made beside a pond in the Manihara village. Staying in Manihara, he established an Ashram known as the ‘Adi Ashram’ at Hariharpur (1953-54) near Tajpur village of Sakaldiha.

Parampujya Aghoreshwar carried on His penance in the valleys of the Vindhyas and stayed for sometime in a place called Kali-Koh in the Asta-Bhuji hills of the Vindhya range. It was here that the erstwhile ruler of Jashpur, Rajarshi Vijay Bhusan Singhdeo Ji came for the darshan of Parampujya Aghoreshwar and invited Him to Jashpur. Rajarshi Vijay Bhusan Singhdeo Ji donated huge area of land in Narainpur, Sogra and Gamharia villages in the Jashpur district of Madhya Pradesh (now Chattisgarh). Parampujya Aghoreshwar established the three Jashpur Ashrams; the ‘Janseva Abhed Ashram’, Narainpur in 1957-58, the ‘Brahmnishthalaya Ashram’, Sogra in 1960 and ‘Aghor Peeth Ashram’, Vamdeo Nagar, Gamharia in 1962.

Service to the Masses :

Personal salvation is not the ultimate goal of true saints like Parampujya Aghoreshwar, they are eager to share and spread the attained knowledge for the welfare of all. In order to provide social dimension to spiritual devotion, Parampujya Aghoreshwar established the ‘Baba Bhagwan Ram Trust’ on January 30, 1961, which is registered under the Trust Act. In order to carry out the welfare activities of this Trust, Parampujya established the institution ‘Sri Sarveshwari Samooh’ on September 21 (foundation day), 1961 in the garden of Haji Suleiman in Maduadih, Varanasi. This institution was formally registered under the Society Registration Act on November 28, 1961. Initiating the welfare works of the ‘Samooh’, Parampujya Aghoreshwar, with the help of voluntary contributions from the non affluent populace, started the leprosy treatment centre – ‘Avadhoot Bhagwan Ram Kustha Sewa Ashram’ (ABRKSA) in 1962 at Parao, Varanasi. Presently the Head Office of ‘Sri Sarveshwari Samooh’ is set up in this Ashram. Parampujya also established the ‘Aghor Parishad Trust’ on March 26, 1985, which is registered under the Trust Act. All these institutions are dedicated to enrich public life by serving needy and helpless in society and developing mutual cooperation.

Travels & Reformation Activities :

Parampujya Aghoreshwar travelled in every nook and corner of India and also undertook journeys to the Himalayas. He also visited Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, France, Italy, Britain, USA and Mexico. Parampujya directly contacted Aughar Siddhas (saints) and Siddha Peeths (holy places) and denounced various misgivings in the society regarding the Aghor tradition owing to the erratic behaviour of some sadhus. Like a true reformist, Parampujya brought changes in Aghori practices in tune with modern times. He simplified the tradition so that it appeals to the masses. Parampujya Aghoreshwar also founded the ‘Aghor Research Institute and Library’, at present running under the Aghor Parishad Trust. It is not only an institute of Aghor-sadhna but also a guide to the curious researchers carrying on research on the Aghor tradition.

During the course of His travels, Parampujya had ample opportunities to see and study the life of people at large. He challenged the myths and pomp & show associated with current religious customs and social practices. “The Shastras (holy texts) have brainwashed you. Ignore them”. Parampujya Aghoreshwar would preach time and again and thus gave a new direction to the poor and oppressed people of modern times. As a true ‘Yugpurush’ (suited to the age), Parampujya harnessed both medical science and religion for the service of common man.

The Ashrams founded by Parampujya are not a burden on society. The devotees labour themselves, produce crops and vegetables that are not only sufficient for the inhabitants, devotees and visitors, but are also gifted to well wishers of the Ashram. Parampujya Aghoreshwar said, “Unlike the temples of today, we do not sow seeds of conflict. We inspire people irrespective of the religion to which they belong, towards common brotherhood and enlightenment”. Aghoreshwar Mahaprabhu amalgamated Aghor sadhna with human service which is practiced in his Ashrams. On account of His reformation activities, Parampujya Aghoreshwar is known as ‘a reformer among saints’ (‘Ek Aughar leek se hat kar’).

Maha-Nirvan :

After rendering life long service to the depressed lepers, destitute and exploited people, Parampujya Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram Ji took Maha-Nirvan on November 29, 1992 in Manhattan, New York. The last words from Parampujya Aghoreshwar were:



“Ramta hai so kaun ghat-ghat mein virajat hai, Ramta hai so kaun, bata de koi”


(I, Aghoreshwar, move freely everywhere, in all times. I, Aghoreshwar, am present in the rays of sun, in the rays of moon, in molecules of air and in every drop of water. I, Aghoreshwar, am present in all beings of the earth, in trees, in vines, in flowers and in vegetation. I, Aghoreshwar, am present in every speck and every atom of the space between the earth and the sky. I am in light and in darkness too. I have a form and I am formless too. I am in happiness and in sorrow too. I am in hope and in hopelessness too. I roam in past, present and future at the same time. I am knowable and unknowable too. I am free and fettered too. You will find Me in whichever form you search Me with devotion as your ally.” -True True True)


His disciple, Pujya Gurupad Sambhava Ram Jee was beside him when Parampujya Aghoreshwar left this mortal world. According to His wishes, his body was consigned to flames on the bank of Ganga in Varanasi. This place is known as ‘Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram Maha Vibhuti Sthal’, which is at a distance of one kilometre from the Samooh’s head office.