Paramahamsa Madhavdas
Indian yogi (1798–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paramahamsa Madhavdasji or Paramahamsa Madhavdas (1798–1921) was an Indian yogi, yoga guru and Hindu monk in the 19th century. He was born in 1798 in Bengal.[1] He was initiated as a sadhu (monk) and entered the order of Vaishnavism. He traveled across India on foot for nearly 35 years for knowledge of the practice of yoga.[2] His notable disciple includes Swami Kuvalayananda[3] and Shri Yogendra.[4]
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Paramahamsa Madhavdas परमहंस माधवदास | |
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Born | 1798 |
Died | 1921 Malsar Malsar, near Baroda, Gujarat |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
School | Yoga |
Known for | Pioneering modern yoga Hatha yoga |
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Order | Vaishnavism |
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Honors | Paramahamsa, Maharaj |
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