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	~~In Hinduism and Sikhism, but some time this surname is Found in Buddhism,~~ '''''~~Bhagats~~'~~'''' ({{lang-pa~~\|~~ਭਗਤ}}~~, ~~from~~ [[~~Sanskrit~~]] {{~~lang~~-hi\|~~भक्त~~}}~~) were originally holy men of various sects~~, ~~primarily punjabi Brahmins which later also emerged as kshatriya in some parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab also. Members of~~ a ~~community that gives prominence to the religious teachings of~~ [[~~Kabir~~]] ~~are also known as ''Bhagats''~~, and ~~the Hindu and Sikh religions both have numerous ''Bhagat'' communities in~~ [[~~Punjab~~]]~~, Jammu and Kashmir~~.
			'''Bhagat''' is a term used in the Indian subcontinent to describe religious figures who have obtained high acclaim in their communities for their acts and devotion. It is also a term ascribed to one of the [[clan\|clans]] in the [[Mahar]] caste, with their clan totem being a [[King Cobra]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=CENSUS OF INDIA 1961 \|url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/2806/1/41944_1961_ETH.pdf \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171528/http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/2806/1/41944_1961_ETH.pdf \|archive-date=2022-09-20 \|access-date=2024-04-17}}</ref> Furthermore, Bhagat is additionally a surname found among [[Maratha (caste)\|Marathas]], [[Bania (caste)\|Bania]] communities and [[Punjabi Brahmins (disambiguation)\|Punjabi Brahmins]].

	==Definition==		==Definition==
	''Bhagat'' is a [[Punjabi (language)\|Punjabi]] word derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''~~Bhagavata~~'', which means~~: a~~ devotee of ~~the Lord (''[[Bhagavan~~\|~~Bhagvan]]'')~~. ~~Many such [[Hinduism~~\|~~Hindu]] and [[Sikhism~~\|~~Sikh]] devotees are followers of the ''[[bhakti]]'' tradition, who adhere to a prayer~~-~~led path of [[Self-realization~~\|~~realization]]~~. ''Bhagat'' is also a Hindu, [[Buddhist]] and [[~~Jainism\|~~Jain]] surname , ~~founded~~ in various communities ~~though~~ it is most prevalent in the northern states of India.		''Bhagat'' is a Hindi and [[Punjabi language\|Punjabi]] word derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''Bhagavat'', भगवत्, which means saint or devotee.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Definition of BHAGAT \|url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bhagat \|access-date=2025-01-30 \|website=www.merriam-webster.com \|language=en}}</ref> It is known to be used as an epithet for Vishnu or Krishna. ''Bhagat'' is also a [[Hinduism\|Hindu]], [[Buddhist]], and [[Jain]] surname, found in various communities throughout India. Though, it is most prevalent in the northern [[States and union territories of India\|states]] of India.

	==Sikhism==		==Sikhism==
	[[File:Saint Kabir with Namdeva, Raidas and Pipaji. Jaipur, early 19century, National Museum New Delhi (2).jpg\|thumb\|Four Bhagats of Sikhism: [[Bhagat Ravidas]], [[Bhagat Kabir]], [[Bhagat Namdev]], and [[Bhagat Pipa]].]]		{{Further\|Bhagat Bani}}[[File:Saint Kabir with Namdeva, Raidas and Pipaji. Jaipur, early 19century, National Museum New Delhi (2).jpg\|thumb\|Four Bhagats of Sikhism: [[Bhagat Ravidas]], [[Bhagat Kabir]], [[Bhagat Namdev]], and [[Bhagat Pipa]].]]
	Sikhism's central scriptural book, [[Guru Granth Sahib]], has teachings of 15 ''Bhagats'', along with ''[[Gurbani\|bani]]'' of [[Sikh Gurus]], ''Bhats'' and ''Gursikhs''. Because Sikhism believes in one human creed (no one belongs to a higher or a lower social status or caste) and that accounts to adding ''Bani'' of various authors, a total of 36, in Guru Granth Sahib irrespective of many belonging to religions other than Sikhism ~~and even some ''Bhagats'' who were considered as low, untouchables or ''[[Shudras]]'', as per the [[Varna (Hinduism)\|Hindu caste system]], based on the caste they were born into~~. Religious writings of those ''Bhagats'' were collected by [[Guru Arjan]]. Some of them lived before [[Guru Nanak]], but came to have a [[monotheism\|monotheistic]] as opposed to a [[God in Hinduism\|polytheistic]] doctrine.		[[File:Fresco depicting Guru Arjan meeting the Bhagats and composing the Adi Granth with the assistance of Bhai Gurdas, circa mid-19th century.jpg\|thumb\|Fresco depicting Guru Arjan meeting the Bhagats and composing the Adi Granth (first rendition of the Guru Granth Sahib) with the assistance of Bhai Gurdas, circa mid-19th century. The fresco is located within Gurdwara Baba Bir Singh. Positioning of the Bhagats (on the right-side), starting clock-wise from beside Guru Arjan's right-side: Kabir, Ravidas, Sheikh Farid, Jaidev, Farid?, Beni, Pipa, unknown, Trilochan, Dhanna?, and Namdev. Bhai Gurdas is on the left-side, scribing a manuscript.]]
			Sikhism's central scriptural [[book]], [[Guru Granth Sahib]], has teachings of 15 ''Bhagats'', along with ''[[Gurbani\|bani]]'' of [[Sikh Gurus]], ''Bhats'' and ''Gursikhs''. Because Sikhism believes in one human creed (no one belongs to a higher or a lower social status or caste) and that accounts to adding ''Bani'' of various authors, a total of 36, in [[Guru Granth Sahib]] irrespective of many belonging to religions other than Sikhism. Religious writings of those ''Bhagats'' were collected by [[Guru Arjan]]. Some of them lived before [[Guru Nanak]], but came to have a [[monotheism\|monotheistic]] as opposed to a [[God in Hinduism\|polytheistic]] doctrine.

	Broadly speaking, therefore, a ''Bhagat'' is a holy person or a member of a community whose objectives involve leading humanity towards [[God in Sikhism\|God]] and highlighting injustices in the world.		Broadly speaking, therefore, a ''Bhagat'' is a holy person or a member of a community whose objectives involve leading humanity towards [[God in Sikhism\|God]] and highlighting injustices in the world.
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In Hinduism and Sikhism, but some time this surname is Found in Buddhism, '''''Bhagats''''' ({{lang-pa|ਭਗਤ}}, from [[Sanskrit]] {{lang-hi|भक्त}}) were originally holy men of various sects, primarily punjabi Brahmins which later also emerged as kshatriya in some parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab also. Members of a community that gives prominence to the religious teachings of [[Kabir]] are also known as ''Bhagats'', and the Hindu and Sikh religions both have numerous ''Bhagat'' communities in [[Punjab]], Jammu and Kashmir.

==Definition==
''Bhagat'' is a [[Punjabi (language)|Punjabi]] word derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''Bhagavata'', which means: a devotee of the Lord (''[[Bhagavan|Bhagvan]]''). Many such [[Hinduism|Hindu]] and [[Sikhism|Sikh]] devotees are followers of the ''[[bhakti]]'' tradition, who adhere to a prayer-led path of [[Self-realization|realization]]. ''Bhagat'' is also a Hindu, [[Buddhist]] and [[Jainism|Jain]] surname , founded in various communities though it is most prevalent in the northern states of India.

==Sikhism==
[[File:Saint Kabir with Namdeva, Raidas and Pipaji. Jaipur, early 19century, National Museum New Delhi (2).jpg|thumb|Four Bhagats of Sikhism: [[Bhagat Ravidas]], [[Bhagat Kabir]], [[Bhagat Namdev]], and [[Bhagat Pipa]].]]
Sikhism's central scriptural book, [[Guru Granth Sahib]], has teachings of 15 ''Bhagats'', along with ''[[Gurbani|bani]]'' of [[Sikh Gurus]], ''Bhats'' and ''Gursikhs''. Because Sikhism believes in one human creed (no one belongs to a higher or a lower social status or caste) and that accounts to adding ''Bani'' of various authors, a total of 36, in Guru Granth Sahib irrespective of many belonging to religions other than Sikhism and even some ''Bhagats'' who were considered as low, untouchables or ''[[Shudras]]'', as per the [[Varna (Hinduism)|Hindu caste system]], based on the caste they were born into. Religious writings of those ''Bhagats'' were collected by [[Guru Arjan]]. Some of them lived before [[Guru Nanak]], but came to have a [[monotheism|monotheistic]] as opposed to a [[God in Hinduism|polytheistic]] doctrine.

Broadly speaking, therefore, a ''Bhagat'' is a holy person or a member of a community whose objectives involve leading humanity towards [[God in Sikhism|God]] and highlighting injustices in the world.

Below is a list of the ''Bhagats'' who contributed towards [[Sri Guru Granth Sahib]]:<ref name=Bahri2000>{{cite journal
| author = Bahri, H. |author2=Bansal, G.S. |author3=Puran, B. |author4=Singh, B. |author5=Singh, B. |author6=Buxi, L.S. |author7=Chawla, H.S. |author8=Chawla, S.S. |author9=Das, D. |author10=Dass, N.
| year = 2000
| title = 4. Bhagats and Saints
| journal = Studies
| volume = 63
| issue = 2
| pages = 169–93
|display-authors=etal|doi=10.1007/1-4020-3044-4_4 }}</ref>

*[[Bhagat Kabir]]
*[[Bhagat Ravidas]]
*[[Bhagat Farid]]
*[[Bhagat Ramanand]]
*[[Bhagat Beni]]
*[[Bhagat Namdev]]
*[[Bhagat Sadhana]]
*[[Bhagat Bhikhan]]
*[[Bhagat Parmanand]]
*[[Bhagat Sain]]
*[[Bhagat Dhanna]]
*[[Bhagat Pipa]]
*[[Bhagat Surdas]]
*[[Jayadeva in Sikhism|Bhagat Jaidev]]
*[[Bhagat Trilochan]]

==See also==
*[[Sant (religion)]]

==Notes==
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