Guru Jambheshwar (गुरु जम्भेश्वर)

Bhaktimal: Jambheshwar | Guru Jambheshwar
Real Name - Jambheshwar
Other Name - Guru Jambheshwar Ji Maharaj
Aradhya - Bhagwan Vishnu
Born - 1451
Place of Birth - Pipasar, Rajasthan
Died - 1536
Marital Status - Unmarried
Father - Thakur Shri Lohat Ji Panwar
Mother - Hansa Devi
Language - Hindi, English
Eminent - Spiritual Saint
Founder - Bishnoi Panth
Mantra: "Vishnu Vishnu Tu Bhan Re Prani"
Temples: Mukam, Samrathal, Peepasar, Jambholav, Lalasar Sathri & JajiwalGuru Jambheshwar was a great saint and philosopher of medieval India. He raised his voice against the rituals and formalities of Hinduism. Born in a well-to-do Rajput family. At Aged 34, Guru Jambheshwar founded the Bishnoi sub-sect of Vaishnavism at Samrathal Dhora. His teachings were in the poetic form known as Shabadwani. Guru Jambheshwar Ji Maharaj was a saint and great environmentalist of the 15th century. Amongst all the saints of the 15th century, Guru Jambheshwar Ji was unique.

Bishnoi panth revolves around 29 rules. Of these, eight prescribe to preserve biodiversity and encourage good animal husbandry, seven provide directions for healthy social behaviour, and ten are directed towards personal hygiene and maintaining basic good health. The other four commandments provide guidelines for worshipping Vishnu daily.