The great devotee poet of India, Yogi Sant Gyaneshwar

- Vichar-Vithika-Devesh Mehta

- Sant Gyaneshwar was also called by some Dhyaneshwar. Originally his name was Gyandev. He was childish. Pachcho of his yoga power was seen many times. In front of some Brahmins of Paithan, Gyaneshwar proved that there is no difference between himself and Pada. A Brahmin whipped Pada's back three times.

Saint Gyaneshwar, the great saint of India, was born on the 8th of Bhadarva in the village Ape on the banks of Godavari river near Paithan in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. His father's name was Vitthalpant and his mother's name was Rukminibai. His father was a scholar of high caliber, a mumukshu and a devotee of Lord Vitthalnath. Muktabai was his sister. Along with him his two brothers Nivruttinath and Sopandev were scholars and saintly.

His father Vitthal Pant had given up domestic life at a young age and retired. But at the behest of the Guru, he resumed his domestic life. But this matter was not recognized by the society. He was expelled from the society and he did not tolerate this insult. So after giving birth to four children, he fell at the confluence of Gangayamuna and died. The society used to call all four children 'sons of hermits'. But gradually people accepted him in the society due to the influence of his strong knowledge.

Sant Gyaneshwar was also called by some as Dhyaneshwar. Originally his name was Gyandev. He was childish. Pachcho of his yoga power was seen many times. In front of some Brahmins of Paithan, Gyaneshwar proved that there is no difference between himself and Pada. A Brahmin whipped Pada's back three times. Gyaneshwar removed the garment from his back and showed everyone the three marks of his sixteen who came up there. To test Gyandev, a Brahmin said - 'Gyandev, you have heard the four Vedas speak loudly. If there is a difference between you and Pada, if you chant Vedmantras from the mouth of this Pada, we will believe you. Gyandev went to the pada and placed his right hand on his head. At the same time, as the child comes out of the mouth of Gyaneshwar, the Vedas begin to come out. The Veda Mantra continued like this till one o'clock. The whole Paithan village gathered to watch Pada sing Vedmantras. Seeing this wonderful miracle, the Brahmins of Paithan wrote a purification letter to Gyandev and his brothers. It also said that these are true Brahmins and they are given the right to assume Janoi.

During the days of Diwali, Nivruttinath wanted to eat a big loaf of bread called Manda. He told Muktabai about this. He went out to get a big clay pot. But a Brahmin from Alandi named Visoba refused to give it to the potters of the village. Muktabai returned disappointed. But Gyandev pointed out to make Manda. Gyandev with his yoga power made his back very hot and made it like a hot iron. Seeing this miracle, Visoba became a disciple of Gyandev.

At the age of only fifteen, Gyandev wrote a commentary on Srimad Bhagavad Gita called 'Gyaneshwari Gita'. Apart from that he wrote many other texts and abhangos (verses). A yogi named Changdev, who was riding on a tiger and carrying a snake whip in his hand, sat on the porch and was greeted by the wind blowing in the wind. Saint Gyaneshwar had taken Mahasamadhi at the age of only 21 years by taking his life. That day was Kartak Sud 19. Every year a big festival is held on the Samadhi of Saint Gyaneshwar in Alandi, Maharashtra on Kartak Sud Terse.