He was born in Kachar Kachnai on 4th May, 1649, to Bundela chieftan Champat Rai and Lal Kunwar. Early in his childhood he was separated from his parents and then he had made up his mind to fight against the tyrannical rule of the Mughals. As advised by Shivaji- the Maratha warrior, he determined to fight for the independence of Bundelkhand and after his meeting with Swami Mahamati Prannath, Chhatrasal became strong and powerful. Just as Guru Ramdas showed the way to Shivaji so did Mahamati Prannath gave guidance and true knowledge to Maharaja Chhatrasal. It was with his blessings that he could establish the divine
In the second phase of his struggle between 1681 and 1707, Chhatrasal suffered a few reverses, but because Aurangzeb had also to protect his southern territories which were continually under attack by the Marathas, he was able to resist the Mughals.
After Mahamati Prannath, the entire responsibility of promoting the faith fell on Chhatrasal. Like the Buddha's disciple Emperor Ashoka, Chhatrasal was a talented missionary. He endeavoured to promulgate the Krishna Pranami / Nijanand Sampradaya of Mahamati Prannath. As an organised team both abroad and at home, a learned group of enlightened souls continued propagating and practising the teachings of the Mahamati. By their works and verses drenched in the doctrine of love for the Lord they were the source of great strength for their followers. Their areas of work were sufficiently large and by the sheer fruity of their lives and simplicity of principles they could always get a responsive audience. Noble souls like Laldass, Mukund Dass, Braj Bhushan, Hans Raj, Gopal Dass, jugal Dass to mention a few, were successful in bringing several families on the fold of prananmi cult.
There was a Postal Stamp issued in his honor by Indian Post.
Stamp Issue Date: 02/10/1987
Postage Stamp Denomination: 0.60 Rupee
Postal Stamp Serial Number: 1258
Postal Stamp Name: CHHATRASAL ON HORSE BACK
Number of stamps printed: 1000000
Many many thanks “Unknown #1” for providing ACK scan.
Great effort,Prabhat.
ReplyDeleteNot only the post,i appreciate the literature also to go with it.
Keep it up.
chandan:Thanks.
ReplyDeletethank you as usual you and the contributor are doing a great job, keep up the good work baby......
ReplyDeleteplz post some light hearted comics too..
thank you once again
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ReplyDelete[though looks like a library book]
{a tip: maybe u should crop & straighten the images and leave some margin also. }
and do continue posting..
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ReplyDeleteO.I.C: Welcome.The history behind the scans: One friend found it in a USA library, with enthusiasm scanned it. I also think about it, but as some figures were already cropped, dropped the idea.
Great work again.. and the "side kick" info is too good.
ReplyDeleteI was not aware of this historic figure at all. Thanks to all who are contributing to this blog..
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ReplyDeleteHi Prabhat... Can you please check this link? I am not able to view the comic Chatrasal.
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