In medieval Gujarat, a new process of economic development began with the Pushtimargi sect

The rise of Pushtimarg was the time of economic prosperity of Surat. Surat was a scorching international port in the 19th century. The people of Surat were suffering from jahojalali. How can 'Jagat Mithya Brahma Satyam' afford it ?! Just at this time, the Pushtimargi Acharyas gave instructions to celebrate festivals like Janmashtami of Lord Krishna with pomp. These sermons were well received by the connoisseurs of the rich town. The villages of South Gujarat around Surat were influenced by the agricultural teachings of Pushtimarg ... Pushtimargi values ​​pushed the 'agricultural economy' forward. In the same way, the guru ordered that 'trade and flourish.'

Gopinath and Vitthalnath as well as grandson Gokulnath (1552-1645) preached the path of confirmation in Gujarat and established the throne in Surat.

Durgaram Mehtaji (1908-19), the great social reformer of Gujarat, established an organization called Manavadharmasabha in Surat in 18th century and propagated against the mantras of magicians as well as the hypocrisy of religious leaders. Durgaram, Narmad and Karsandas were not originally against Hinduism. He was against Pethela-Sadani in Hinduism. Earlier, the poet Akha of Ahmedabad (1908-190) had whipped the Pushtimargi religious leaders and the reformist poet Damodar Das of Bharuch had written 'Pakhand Dharmakhandan Natak' in 19! Akha, a poet from Ahmedabad, used acid whips against the immorality of religious leaders. However, once upon a time, Pushtimarg was as popular all over Gujarat as it is today. It was founded by the great saint and philosopher of India, Vallabhacharya (18-191).

After his death, his sons Gopinath and Vitthalnath as well as grandson Gokulnath (13-14) preached the path of confirmation in Gujarat and established the throne in Surat. Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Mohini while churning the sea. It has only two temples in India. One in Kashi and the other in Surat. Krishna devotees flock to Janmashtami to pay homage to the form of Mohini. Pushtimargi Acharyas preached that 'this world is not false, but truth, and since every human being has the mantra of God, through devotion to Lord Krishna, human beings become happy in this world and then attain Moksha.' Vallabhacharya sang the praises of Shuddhadvaita and Bhaktimarga against Advaitaism by making one last death attack against the doctrine of 'Jagat Mithya, Brahma Satyam' of Shankaracharya, the philosopher of the eighth century before him.

The rise of Pushtimarg was the time of economic prosperity of Surat. Surat was a scorching international port in the 19th century. The people of Surat were suffering from jahojalali. How can 'Jagat Mithya Brahma Satyam' afford it ?! Just at this time, the Pushtimargi Acharyas gave instructions to celebrate festivals like Janmashtami of Lord Krishna with pomp. These sermons were well received by the connoisseurs of the rich town. As the villages of South Gujarat around Surat were influenced by the agricultural teachings of Pushtimarg, they were overwhelmed with grains, pulses and fruits and the business minister started sending the people of Surat town in carts to revive them. Pushtimarg Abad! Surat Abad! And the surrounding villages also thrive!

Even at that time God had fifty-six victims

The Suratis even enhanced the eating rituals along with the craftsmanship. Mansion music, Pichwai style painting, God's adornment, costumes, as well as confirmatory literature emerged. Along with Gujarati style, Mughal Persian style costumes and food were added. Lord Surwal and Jamo Papaheri started giving darshan to the devotees. God like a devotee !! Jalebi came from Iran. Protection of cows and milch cattle and

Growing milk, yogurt and buttermilk. What do today's Suratis know to eat ?! There were fifty-six sacrificial dishes on the plate held by the god of that time. Ladu, Churmu, Vedhmi, Jalebi, Barfi, Chhas, Ghughra, Mohanthal, Galya, Mola and Tikha Khaja, Bhajiya, Bhusu, Papad, Wadi were painted in it. Mahakavi Premanand came to Surat to take advantage of Jahojalali of Surat and to narrate from Vadodara to earn money.

How did the Maharaj Liberal case start in 191? What happened to the show?

Vaishnava religious leaders also practiced Faral. Its description is obtained from the English text of the Maharaj Liberal Case. But at the same time, the stories of his luxurious life are also revealed. Valuable information is obtained from 'Satyaprakash', 'Jamshed' and 'Dandio' of that time. Such as' slavery deed ',' tyranny of maharajas', 'slap and immorality in maharajas' temples',' greed of maharajas', 'rasalila or paplila of maharajas?' And with the publication of articles like 'Maharaja's Laga', the reputation of religious leaders was tarnished. Even in it, writing 'oppression of maharajas' went too far. In it, Karsandas Mulji wrote:

'... Chhelbatau Jadunathji Maharaj and Chimanji Maharaj have found a new way. They want to build a palace-like mansion. Last Sunday, he raised money by keeping Vaishnavism as a prisoner. The tip was kept under surveillance until the money was paid. What a cruelty! Readers, if your wealth is plundered in this way, will you not be angry? Alas! Alas! '

Just! It was from such scathing writings that the Maharaj Liberal case erupted. Jadunathji Brijaratnaji Maharaj went to Mumbai from Surat and declared Narmad and Karsandas 'atheists' and 'enemies of Hinduism'. Jadunathji paid Rs. 30,000 defamation suit filed. We will check the subsequent events in the next issue.

The contribution of Pushtimargi sect and religious values ​​is invaluable in increasing the economic and material prosperity of Surat.

Creative, innovative religious dimensions, from costumes to food items and the stories of eighty-four Vaishnavism played a very important role in spreading the Pushtimargi sect. Through the celebration of Janmashtami a new rasollas was manifested in Surat and he was as much a materialist as he was religious and spiritual. Even today Suratis are religious and worldly-material !! After the German sociologist Max Weber wrote a book called "Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism", the English historian R.H. Tony wrote a book called Religion and Rise of Capitalism. The author then went on to write a book, Indian Merchants and Entrepreneurs in Historical Perspective, which showed that just as the Protestant denomination in medieval Western Europe had capitalist creations, so too a new process of economic development had begun in medieval Gujarat. Surat was its center. Pushtimargi Acharyas gave a religious order that Lord Krishna loved cows, so you too should take care of cows and milch cattle and cultivate agriculture and horticulture properly. Affirmative values ​​push the 'agricultural economy' forward. In the same way, the guru ordered that 'trade and flourish.' At that time neither Hindus nor Jains got high political papaya. Therefore, the Pushtimargi religious leaders said: 'Roll money, fight foreign exchange through foreign trade. Man's effort is God's grace. Lakshmi is not fickle. Work hard Achieve high social status in the society by achieving Lakshmi. Make a lot of money and celebrate Hindu festivals with pomp. ' The affirmative religious ethic was as innovative as the Protestant ethics of Europe. The contribution of Pushtimargi sect and religious values ​​in increasing the economic and material prosperity of Surat is very valuable. This is a new interpretation.

However, because of this, materialism / consumerism has gone much further than it should! Because later the gurus declared themselves as incarnations of Krishna. He imposed religious restrictions on the merchant followers.