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{{Short description|Indian spiritual leader (1922–2008)}}
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| name =Nana Dharmadhikari
| name               = Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari
| birthname = Shree Narayan Vishnu Dharmadhikari
| birthname         = Narayan Vishnu Dharmadhikari
| image =Nanasaheb_Dharmadhikari.jpg  
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| native_name = श्री नानासाहेब धर्माधिकारी
| native_name       = नानासाहेब धर्माधिकारी
| birth_date = {{birth date|1922|03|01|df=yes}}
| birth_date         = {{birth date|1922|03|01|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Revdanda]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place       = [[Revdanda]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| death_date = {{death date and age|2008|07|08|1922|03|01|df=yes}}
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| death_place = <!--[[Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital]] --> [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| death_place       = <!--[[Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital]] --> [[Pune]], Maharashtra, India
| organization =  
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| spouse = Sharada Devi  
| spouse             = Sharada Devi Dharmadhikari
| children = 2
| children           = [[Appasaheb Dharmadhikari|Dattatreya Dharmadhikari]]<br> Shrikrishna Dharmadhikari
| website = {{URL|dsndp.com}}
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| footnotes=  
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| awards = [[National Integration Award (By Seroc India)]] (1999)  
| awards             = [[National Integration Award (By Seroc India)]] (1999)  
<ref>http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/SirocIndiaNationalIntregration.html</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/SirocIndiaNationalIntregration.html|title = Siroc India National Integration – Dr. Shri Narayan Vishnu alias Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari}}</ref>
[[Doctor of Literature]] (2004)
[[Doctor of Literature]] (2004)
<ref>http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/DLit-nanasaheb.html</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/DLit-nanasaheb.html|title=D. Lit. – Dr. Shri Narayan Vishnu alias Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari}}</ref>
[[Maharashtra Bhushan Award]] (2008)
[[Maharashtra Bhushan Award]] (2008)
<ref>http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/maharashtraBhushan.html</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/maharashtraBhushan.html|title = Raigad Bhushan Puraskar 2003-04 – Dr. Shri Dattatreya Narayan alias Appasaheb Dharmadhikari}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari''' (Dr. Shree Narayan Vishnu Dharmadhikari) (1 March 1922 – 8 July 2008) was an Indian spiritual Guru cum Social Reformer who initiated a free social service of spiritual literature from first place of [[Revdanda]] in [[Raigad district]], India.
Narayan Vishnu Dharmadhikari (1 March 1922 – 8 July 2008), popularly known as Dr Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari was an Indian spiritual master, social reformer and propagator of [[Hindu]] spiritual literature. He initiated his social movement at [[Revdanda]], [[Raigad district]], India.


The intention behind his literary work was to put the broken society in strong unified position through elimination of orthodox customs and traditions.
The primary mission of his movement was to encourage rationality and eradicate superstition through the elimination of orthodox customs and traditions prevalent among some sections of Indian society.


Dr Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari started his work with 5 followers. Initially they took their followers on a pilgrimage of top holy locations throughout country.
He is said to have begun his movement with only 5 followers. During the first days of his movement, Dharmadhikari encouraged his followers to undertake pilgrimage to the most prominent Hindu holy towns in India. There, he instructed his followers to observe the existing social conditions. He believed that these places were littered with sins.


They closely observed at all holy locations and realized that they hold no capability to clean peoples sins  these places are now cluttered with sins.
After pilgrimage, Dharmadhikari founded an organization named ''Shree Samarth Prasadik'' ''Aadhyatmik Seva Samiti.'' He was an active proponent of the philosophy of the 17th-century Indian saint [[Samarth Ramdas]], who wrote philosophical texts such as ''[[Dasbodh]]'', ''Manache Shlok'', and ''Atmaram''. Dharmadhikari has millions of followers around the world.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} He was awarded by numerous government and social organizations in recognition of his work.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan |url=http://www.dsndp.com/pratishthan.html |website=dsndp.com |access-date=5 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=श्रीबैठकीतून समाजप्रबोधन करणारे नानासाहेब धर्माधिकारी |url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/spiritual-adhyatmik/social-enlightenment-through-shri-baithaki-know-more-who-is-nanasaheb-dharmadhikari-649879.html |website=tv9marathi.com |publisher=मृणाल पाटील |access-date=5 September 2022}}</ref> In 2008, the [[Government of Maharashtra]] conferred upon him the [[Maharashtra Bhushan Award]], the highest civilian award in the state.


After pilgrimage he founded an organization named Shree Samarth Prasadik Aadhyatmic Seva Samiti and spent his entire life spreading the philosophy of the saint [[Samarth Ramdas]], writer of the devotional books ''[[Dasbodh]]'', ''Manache Shlok'', and ''Atmaram''. Dharmadhikari had millions of followers across the world.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} He was also awarded by many government and social organizations for his work.{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} In 2008, the [[Government of Maharashtra]] conferred upon him the [[Maharashtra Bhushan Award]], which is highest civilian award being given by [[Government of Maharashtra]].
Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari was born to a family bearing '''Shandilya''' as the last name. Around 350 years ago, his ancestors were awarded the title of '''''Dharmadhikari''''' (authority on Dharma) by the 17th-century Maratha naval chief [[Kanhoji Angre]]. Dharmadhikari derived inspiration from the philosophical text, ''Shrimat Dasbodh'' (or simply ''[[Dasbodh]]''). After several years of spiritual research and inquiry, he started a unique social reformation movement on 8 October 1943, also the occasion of ''[[Vijayadashami]]'' or ''[[Dussehra]]''. As part of the movement, he delivered spiritual discourses known as ''Nirupan'' on a weekly basis''.'' These lectures were mostly based on ''[[Dasbodh]]'' and other philosophical texts. Only seven people attended his discourses during the first few months and over time, the attendance numbers grew exponentially. His support base eventually expanded to more than 10 million. Currently, lecture programs known as '''''Shri Baithak'' (''श्रीबैठक)''''')<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan |url=http://www.dsndp.com/pratishthan.html |website=dsndp.com |access-date=5 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=श्रीबैठकीतून समाजप्रबोधन करणारे नानासाहेब धर्माधिकारी |url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/spiritual-adhyatmik/social-enlightenment-through-shri-baithaki-know-more-who-is-nanasaheb-dharmadhikari-649879.html |website=tv9marathi.com |publisher=मृणाल पाटील |access-date=5 September 2022}}</ref> take place in multiple countries around the world including the UAE, Britain, Singapore, Australia, Nigeria and Iran among others. During the initial phase of his movement, Dharmadhikari would walk long distances of up to 70&nbsp;km to deliver his lectures. Along with lectures, he also conducted counseling sessions to people. <br>
Dr. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari was born to a family having original surname as '''Shandilya''', in their lineage.
[[File:Raigad mitra.png|thumb|Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving the Raigad Mitra Award, 13 May 1993]]
Nearly 350 years ago, his ancestors were rewarded for their social reforming work with new title named '''Dharmadhikari''' (Authority of Dharma); by the navy chief Sarkhel [[Kanhoji Angre]] who was ruling Konkan Coast at that time, {[[Kanhoji Angre]] (August 1669 – 4 July 1729) was the chief of the [[Maratha Navy]] in 18th century India, Sarkhel is a title equal to [[Admiral]] of a fleet}.  
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/raigadMitra.html|title=Raigad Mitra – Dr. Shri Narayan Vishnu alias Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari}}</ref>
Dr Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari got the inspiration from a scripture named Shrimat Daasbodh(or just [[Dasbodh]]), which he had studied since childhood.
<ref>National Integration Award" by Seroc (India) on 16 May 1999 https://www.dsndp.com/pratishthan.html</ref>
After several years, he started an uncommon social reform  service on 8 October 1943, on the event of [[Vijayadashami]] i.e. commonly known as [[Dussehra]].
In this social reform service he started giving spiritual or inspirational speeches (often called Nirupan) on all lessons of [[Dasbodh]] weekly, one by one.  
Initially there were only seven people attending to hear the speech, but as years passed on, more and more people started to join in, making it a vast family of 10 millions.
Today, such service (also called '''Parmartha''') is present in multiple Nations such as UAE, London, Singapore, Australia, Nigeria, Iran and so on.
At the Initial stage, Dr Nanasaheb had to walk longer distances, some as long as 70&nbsp;km so as to reach spot where speech on [[Dasbodh]] is to be provided, he gave the speech to people, whether one was present or thousand.
He was always helpful in solving people's issues through correct guidance, resolving superstitious thoughts, literally through speech.
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[[File:Raigad mitra.png|thumb|Dr Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving Raigad Mitra Award as on 13 May 1993]]
<ref>http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/raigadMitra.html</ref>


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[[File:Samaj bhushan.png|thumb|Dr Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving Samaj Bhushan (literally jewel of society) Award as on 1 March 2002]]
[[File:Samaj bhushan.png|thumb|Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving the Samaj Bhushan Award, 1 March 2002]]
<ref>http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/samajBhushan.html</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/samajBhushan.html|title = Samaj Bhushan Puraskar by Hirwal Pratishthan- Dr. Shri Narayan Vishnu alias Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari}}</ref>
[[File:Maharashtra bhushan.png|thumb|Dr Appasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving Maharashtra Bhushan Award as on 25 Nov 2008 dedicated to father Dr Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari posthomously]]
[[File:Maharashtra bhushan.png|thumb|Appasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving the posthumous Maharashtra Bhushan Award on 25 November 2008 on behalf of his father, Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari]]
<ref>http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/maharashtraBhushan.html</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dsndp.com/awards/nanasaheb/maharashtraBhushan.html|title = Raigad Bhushan Puraskar 2003-04 – Dattatreya Narayan alias Appasaheb Dharmadhikari}}</ref>
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?638168|title=`Maharashtra Bhushan' Award Presented to Spiritual Leader|publisher=Outlook India|accessdate=2009-12-02|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718085003/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?638168|archivedate=18 July 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?638168|title='Maharashtra Bhushan' Award Presented to Spiritual Leader|publisher=Outlook India|accessdate=2009-12-02|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718085003/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?638168|archivedate=18 July 2011}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
http://www.shreedarshan.com/saint-sadguru-nanasaheb_dharmadhikari.htm#top
http://www.shreedarshan.com/saint-sadguru-nanasaheb_dharmadhikari.htm#top
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Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari
नानासाहेब धर्माधिकारी
File:Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari.jpg
Born
Narayan Vishnu Dharmadhikari

(1922-03-01)1 March 1922
Revdanda, Maharashtra, India
Died8 July 2008(2008-07-08) (aged 86)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Spouse(s)Sharada Devi Dharmadhikari
ChildrenDattatreya Dharmadhikari
Shrikrishna Dharmadhikari
AwardsNational Integration Award (By Seroc India) (1999)

[1] Doctor of Literature (2004) [2] Maharashtra Bhushan Award (2008)

[3]
Websitedsndp.com

Narayan Vishnu Dharmadhikari (1 March 1922 – 8 July 2008), popularly known as Dr Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari was an Indian spiritual master, social reformer and propagator of Hindu spiritual literature. He initiated his social movement at Revdanda, Raigad district, India.

The primary mission of his movement was to encourage rationality and eradicate superstition through the elimination of orthodox customs and traditions prevalent among some sections of Indian society.

He is said to have begun his movement with only 5 followers. During the first days of his movement, Dharmadhikari encouraged his followers to undertake pilgrimage to the most prominent Hindu holy towns in India. There, he instructed his followers to observe the existing social conditions. He believed that these places were littered with sins.

After pilgrimage, Dharmadhikari founded an organization named Shree Samarth Prasadik Aadhyatmik Seva Samiti. He was an active proponent of the philosophy of the 17th-century Indian saint Samarth Ramdas, who wrote philosophical texts such as Dasbodh, Manache Shlok, and Atmaram. Dharmadhikari has millions of followers around the world.[citation needed] He was awarded by numerous government and social organizations in recognition of his work.[4][5] In 2008, the Government of Maharashtra conferred upon him the Maharashtra Bhushan Award, the highest civilian award in the state.

Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari was born to a family bearing Shandilya as the last name. Around 350 years ago, his ancestors were awarded the title of Dharmadhikari (authority on Dharma) by the 17th-century Maratha naval chief Kanhoji Angre. Dharmadhikari derived inspiration from the philosophical text, Shrimat Dasbodh (or simply Dasbodh). After several years of spiritual research and inquiry, he started a unique social reformation movement on 8 October 1943, also the occasion of Vijayadashami or Dussehra. As part of the movement, he delivered spiritual discourses known as Nirupan on a weekly basis. These lectures were mostly based on Dasbodh and other philosophical texts. Only seven people attended his discourses during the first few months and over time, the attendance numbers grew exponentially. His support base eventually expanded to more than 10 million. Currently, lecture programs known as Shri Baithak (श्रीबैठक))[6][7] take place in multiple countries around the world including the UAE, Britain, Singapore, Australia, Nigeria and Iran among others. During the initial phase of his movement, Dharmadhikari would walk long distances of up to 70 km to deliver his lectures. Along with lectures, he also conducted counseling sessions to people.

Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving the Raigad Mitra Award, 13 May 1993

[8] [9]


Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving the Samaj Bhushan Award, 1 March 2002

[10]

Appasaheb Dharmadhikari receiving the posthumous Maharashtra Bhushan Award on 25 November 2008 on behalf of his father, Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari

[11]
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References[edit | edit source]

http://www.shreedarshan.com/saint-sadguru-nanasaheb_dharmadhikari.htm#top

  1. ↑ "Siroc India National Integration – Dr. Shri Narayan Vishnu alias Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari".
  2. ↑ "D. Lit. – Dr. Shri Narayan Vishnu alias Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari".
  3. ↑ "Raigad Bhushan Puraskar 2003-04 – Dr. Shri Dattatreya Narayan alias Appasaheb Dharmadhikari".
  4. ↑ "Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan". dsndp.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "श्रीबैठकीतून समाजप्रबोधन करणारे नानासाहेब धर्माधिकारी". tv9marathi.com. मृणाल पाटील. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  6. ↑ "Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan". dsndp.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  7. ↑ "श्रीबैठकीतून समाजप्रबोधन करणारे नानासाहेब धर्माधिकारी". tv9marathi.com. मृणाल पाटील. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  8. ↑ "Raigad Mitra – Dr. Shri Narayan Vishnu alias Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari".
  9. ↑ National Integration Award" by Seroc (India) on 16 May 1999 https://www.dsndp.com/pratishthan.html
  10. ↑ "Samaj Bhushan Puraskar by Hirwal Pratishthan- Dr. Shri Narayan Vishnu alias Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari".
  11. ↑ "Raigad Bhushan Puraskar 2003-04 – Dattatreya Narayan alias Appasaheb Dharmadhikari".
  12. ↑ "'Maharashtra Bhushan' Award Presented to Spiritual Leader". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2009.

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