INTRODUCTION :
Matsyendra (10th Century) was a saint, born in Bangladesh. He was known to be an avatar of Lord Shiva. He was an expert in yoga and meditation. LIFE He was adopted by a fisherman who had no child. He was named as Machindranath by him. Machindranath grew up to be an active boy. He was not interested in worldly activities, and he left his home at a younger age and went to Badrinath and has done deep meditation. He was blessed by Lord Shiva and he has become a great saint through his grace. He was a devotee of Lord Vishnu also, and treated Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu as one and the same.
SPIRITUAL WORKS :
1. Kaulajnananirnaya 2. Matsyendrasamhita 3. Akula-Viratantra
IMPORTANT DISCIPLES :
1. Gorakshanath 2. Jalandharnath 3. Kanifnath 4. Gahininath 5. Bhartrinath 6. Revan Nath 7. Charpatinath 8. Naganath
He is also considered as a “RAIN GOD” and worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal.
TEMPLES
1. Machindranath Temple at Kathmandu,Nepal.
2. Machindranath Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
3. Machindranath temple in Sangli District, Maharashtra.
4. Machindranath Mandir, Aurangabad,Maharashtra.
5. Machindranath Devasthan at Nagpur,Maharashtra.
6. Machindranath Mandir, Amravati,Maharashtra.
7. Machindranath Tapobhumi, Kudal, Maharashtra.
8. Machindranath Guru Peeth Mangalore, Karnataka.
IMPORTANCE :
He has taken the avatar in order to save the people from the worst effects of “KALI YUGA”. He preached the importance of uttering the Shiva mantra “OM NAMAH SHIVAYA” among the people, and removed the sins of his devotees by his spiritual power. He was a great scholar and a main person in spreading the importance of shaivism among the people. He lived his life by taking alms, and he didn’t accept the wealth given by the rich people.
CONCLUSION :
Matsyendra was a great Siddha Purusha who has lived a simple life and had a soft corner on his devotees and given all the necessities in their life. He was respected by the great kings and by the common people for his gentle approach on them. His spiritual works are his best creations, and can be used as a guide for the people in the present and future generations. Let us worship him and be blessed.
“OM SREE MATSYENDRARE NAMAHA”
“OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
