Birth :
Maharaj Sawant Singh was the eldest son of Raj Singh, the King of Kishangarh. He was born on the 12th day in the month of Paush on the bright fortnight in the year 1699.
Life introduction :
Bravery acts of Childhood: (War with Elephant and Snake)
Maharaja Sawant Singh (Nagridas) Ji is considered to be the confluence of bravery and devotion.
One day, in the year 1709 in Delhi, a brutal elephant of the emperor was running all around, to save all, a 10-year-old boy, Sawant Singh, attacked it with his sword, and the elephant turned back and ran away.
In the year 1714, the same child, sitting in the Delhi court, chafed a poisonous snake that had entered his pajamas and threw it out of the assembly without letting anyone know about it.
Prince Sawant Singh single-handedly killed King Hada Jait Singh of Bundi at the age of 13.
Vaishnavi Diksha (Spiritual Initiation):
At that time, Shri Vrindavan Devacharya Ji Maharaj was throned of Shri Nimbarkacharyapeeth (Salemabad) who gave initiation and education to Shri Sawant Singh.
Protecting cows from a lion:
In the year 1732, a lion came in the transit of Navneetpura village of Salemabad, Rajasthan, the headquarter of Nimbarkacharyapeeth. In that transit, the cows of Acharyapeeth used to graze and dried wood was collected from there. Prince Sawant Singh fought with that dreaded lion for protecting the cows and killed that lion.
Married Life :
In the year 1777, the daughter of the king of Bhangarh, Yashwant Singh Ji, was married to Prince Sawant Singh. In the year 1783, He had his first child, then in the year 1787, His second son Raj Kumar Sardar Singh Ji was born.
Coronation on the royal throne and returning Maratha chieftains without Tax:
After the death of His father, in the year 1748, on the day of his father Raj Singh's Dwadashi, He was coronated in Delhi and sat on the throne, becoming the duly ruler of Kishangarh and Rupnagar states. During that period, Maratha Sardars used to collect tax from the kings by creating nuisance in Rajasthan, but Maharaja Sawant Singh did not give any tax and returned Him empty-handed from Rupnagar.
Detachment from Kingdom:
The annexation of the state by His brother Bahadur Singh with the help of the King of Jodhpur in His absence led to a civil war. He felt a great detachment from this material world and Kingdom. Therefore, He left everything and went to Vrindavan.
Vrindavan Arrival and Love for Vrindavan:
In the year 1780, He composed a book 'Manorath-Manjari'. At that time, though you were young, but did not want to get involved in worldly pleasures. His mind is captivated only for Sri Vrindavan Dham. This was his longing as per His verse - 'When I will reach Vrindavan, I will roll in its Raj (dust) and put it in my mouth and bring it to my heart.
Kab Vrindavan Dharan Mein, Charan Parainge Jaay.
Loti Dhooridhari Sheesh Par, Kachhu Mukhahu Main Paay.
He wanted to see Shri Shyamsundar coming towards him along with Priya Ji, staying alone inside the creepers on the bank of the Yamuna in Vrindavan as per His verse:
Kabai Jhukat Mo Or Kaun, Aihain Mad Gaj Chaal.
Garabaanhi Deene Dou, Priyanaval Nand Lal.
Once He reached Vrindavan, He condemned His twenty years that has been passed in material life doing administration, family, and management; But He used to repent in his heart - Shame on me! Despite being endowed with all the means, I could not reach Vrindavan. Even monkeys, dogs, crows, animals, and birds of Vrindavan are better than me. As per His verse:
Dhan Dhan Vrindavan Ke Jant.
Chhote Mote Kahaan Lagi Baranon, Jinaki Jaati Anant.
At the time when Sri Nagridasji reached Vrindavan, He felt such a strong attachment: Ha! How many days have I wasted in vain by staying away from Vrindavan?
Kite Din Bin Vrindavan Khoye.
Yaun Hi Vritha Gaye Te Ab Laun, Raajas Rang Samoye.
Chhaandi Pulin Phoolan Ki Sajja, Sool Sarani Par Soye.
Bheeje Rasikananya Na Darase, Vimukhani Ke Mukh Joye.
Hari Vihaar Ki Thaur Rahe Nahi, Maya Raand Bigoye.
Ik Ras Hyaanke Sukh Taji Kain, Hvaan Kabhu Hanse Kabhu Roye.
Kiyo Na Apanau Kaaj Paraaye, Sheesh Bhaar Par Dhoye.
Paayo Nahin Anand Les Main, Savai Desh Tak- Toye.
Nagridas Base Kunjani Main, Jab Sab Bidhi Sukh Bhoye.
After reaching Sri Vrindavan, He not only felt contented, but he was convinced that now I have got the true fruit of the human body. As per His verse:
Deh Dharain Kau Ab Phal Paayo.
Beete Bahut Baras Asamanjas, Maya Naach Nachaayo.
As with passing days, He is drenched in the nectar of Vrindavan, he decided that now, I will never go back leaving Vrindavan. Now there is no need to go to Home as well as to any other pilgrimages. He was very sure that now Shyamsundar [Lord Krishn] would definitely accept me. As per His verse:
Ab To Yahi Baat Man Maani.
Chhaandaun Nahin Shyam Shyama Ki, Vrindavan Rajdhani.
Hari Bhaktani Main Raktati Hvai Heen, Ninda Mukh Abhimani.
Nagariya Nagar Kar Gahihain, Rahihain Jakt Kahani.
Whatever suffering He had to suffer, but on reaching Vrindavan, Shri Radha Krishn bestowed their grace and have rectified everything in His life. There is not even a single inconvenience here to receive the highest level bliss, that's why this place is unique and this nectar is found nowhere except in Vrindavan. As per His verse:
Hamaari Sab Hi Baat Sudhaari.
Kripa Kari Shrikunjviharin Aru Shrikunjvihari.
Kalah Kales Na Byaapai Ihi Thaan, Thaur Bisv Se Nyari.
Bani Thani, who was servant of Shri Nagridas, also came to Vrindavan after Shri Nagridas arrived. She served Nagridas here as well, and She used to write poems with the name “Rasik Bihari”. Her Samadhi is also in Vrindavan.
In Vrindavan, when people heard that Maharaja Sawat Singh Ji of Kishangarh had come, no one came to meet him, but when it came to know that Shri “Nagridas” [servant of Shri Radha] had come, Braj Wasis met Him with their open arms. As per His writings:
Suni Vyavahaarik Naam Ko, Thaade Door Udaas !
Daud Mile Bhari Bhujan Suni , Naam Nagridas !!
Compositions:
There have been four devotees and poets named Nagridasji, among them this fourth Nagridas is the king of Krishnagarh. He has compiled many texts, in which apart from the verses of other poets, the texts in which he has written the time of creation are unquestionably his own. Residual texts are worth considering. In the "Nagar Samuchchay", His compositions are counted to 75.
He became famous as Nagridas in the Hindi poetry field by writing many poetic compositions, in which 73 books are stored in Krishnagarh (Kishangarh).
His compositions has bestowed the rasa stream in the heart of the devotees. His writing skills, His devotional heart, His longing is very rarely found these days.
Leela Sanvaran (disappearance):
His personality is worth contemplating. He spend His last days in Vrindavan. After accepting renunciation, He remained in Vrindavan throughout His life and ultimately attained Braj-Raj (dust of Braj). His name is mentioned with special respect among the Rasik devotees of Vrindavan. The place of Shri Nimbarka sect, the place where He stayed in Vrindavan, is famous by the names of Nagridas Ji's ghera (boundary), Kshetra (area), and Nagrikunj, etc.
Maharaj Sawant Singh was the eldest son of Raj Singh, the King of Kishangarh. He was born on the 12th day in the month of Paush on the bright fortnight in the year 1699.
Life introduction :
Bravery acts of Childhood: (War with Elephant and Snake)
Maharaja Sawant Singh (Nagridas) Ji is considered to be the confluence of bravery and devotion.
One day, in the year 1709 in Delhi, a brutal elephant of the emperor was running all around, to save all, a 10-year-old boy, Sawant Singh, attacked it with his sword, and the elephant turned back and ran away.
In the year 1714, the same child, sitting in the Delhi court, chafed a poisonous snake that had entered his pajamas and threw it out of the assembly without letting anyone know about it.
Prince Sawant Singh single-handedly killed King Hada Jait Singh of Bundi at the age of 13.
Vaishnavi Diksha (Spiritual Initiation):
At that time, Shri Vrindavan Devacharya Ji Maharaj was throned of Shri Nimbarkacharyapeeth (Salemabad) who gave initiation and education to Shri Sawant Singh.
Protecting cows from a lion:
In the year 1732, a lion came in the transit of Navneetpura village of Salemabad, Rajasthan, the headquarter of Nimbarkacharyapeeth. In that transit, the cows of Acharyapeeth used to graze and dried wood was collected from there. Prince Sawant Singh fought with that dreaded lion for protecting the cows and killed that lion.
Married Life :
In the year 1777, the daughter of the king of Bhangarh, Yashwant Singh Ji, was married to Prince Sawant Singh. In the year 1783, He had his first child, then in the year 1787, His second son Raj Kumar Sardar Singh Ji was born.
Coronation on the royal throne and returning Maratha chieftains without Tax:
After the death of His father, in the year 1748, on the day of his father Raj Singh's Dwadashi, He was coronated in Delhi and sat on the throne, becoming the duly ruler of Kishangarh and Rupnagar states. During that period, Maratha Sardars used to collect tax from the kings by creating nuisance in Rajasthan, but Maharaja Sawant Singh did not give any tax and returned Him empty-handed from Rupnagar.
Detachment from Kingdom:
The annexation of the state by His brother Bahadur Singh with the help of the King of Jodhpur in His absence led to a civil war. He felt a great detachment from this material world and Kingdom. Therefore, He left everything and went to Vrindavan.
Vrindavan Arrival and Love for Vrindavan:
In the year 1780, He composed a book 'Manorath-Manjari'. At that time, though you were young, but did not want to get involved in worldly pleasures. His mind is captivated only for Sri Vrindavan Dham. This was his longing as per His verse - 'When I will reach Vrindavan, I will roll in its Raj (dust) and put it in my mouth and bring it to my heart.
Kab Vrindavan Dharan Mein, Charan Parainge Jaay.
Loti Dhooridhari Sheesh Par, Kachhu Mukhahu Main Paay.
He wanted to see Shri Shyamsundar coming towards him along with Priya Ji, staying alone inside the creepers on the bank of the Yamuna in Vrindavan as per His verse:
Kabai Jhukat Mo Or Kaun, Aihain Mad Gaj Chaal.
Garabaanhi Deene Dou, Priyanaval Nand Lal.
Once He reached Vrindavan, He condemned His twenty years that has been passed in material life doing administration, family, and management; But He used to repent in his heart - Shame on me! Despite being endowed with all the means, I could not reach Vrindavan. Even monkeys, dogs, crows, animals, and birds of Vrindavan are better than me. As per His verse:
Dhan Dhan Vrindavan Ke Jant.
Chhote Mote Kahaan Lagi Baranon, Jinaki Jaati Anant.
At the time when Sri Nagridasji reached Vrindavan, He felt such a strong attachment: Ha! How many days have I wasted in vain by staying away from Vrindavan?
Kite Din Bin Vrindavan Khoye.
Yaun Hi Vritha Gaye Te Ab Laun, Raajas Rang Samoye.
Chhaandi Pulin Phoolan Ki Sajja, Sool Sarani Par Soye.
Bheeje Rasikananya Na Darase, Vimukhani Ke Mukh Joye.
Hari Vihaar Ki Thaur Rahe Nahi, Maya Raand Bigoye.
Ik Ras Hyaanke Sukh Taji Kain, Hvaan Kabhu Hanse Kabhu Roye.
Kiyo Na Apanau Kaaj Paraaye, Sheesh Bhaar Par Dhoye.
Paayo Nahin Anand Les Main, Savai Desh Tak- Toye.
Nagridas Base Kunjani Main, Jab Sab Bidhi Sukh Bhoye.
After reaching Sri Vrindavan, He not only felt contented, but he was convinced that now I have got the true fruit of the human body. As per His verse:
Deh Dharain Kau Ab Phal Paayo.
Beete Bahut Baras Asamanjas, Maya Naach Nachaayo.
As with passing days, He is drenched in the nectar of Vrindavan, he decided that now, I will never go back leaving Vrindavan. Now there is no need to go to Home as well as to any other pilgrimages. He was very sure that now Shyamsundar [Lord Krishn] would definitely accept me. As per His verse:
Ab To Yahi Baat Man Maani.
Chhaandaun Nahin Shyam Shyama Ki, Vrindavan Rajdhani.
Hari Bhaktani Main Raktati Hvai Heen, Ninda Mukh Abhimani.
Nagariya Nagar Kar Gahihain, Rahihain Jakt Kahani.
Whatever suffering He had to suffer, but on reaching Vrindavan, Shri Radha Krishn bestowed their grace and have rectified everything in His life. There is not even a single inconvenience here to receive the highest level bliss, that's why this place is unique and this nectar is found nowhere except in Vrindavan. As per His verse:
Hamaari Sab Hi Baat Sudhaari.
Kripa Kari Shrikunjviharin Aru Shrikunjvihari.
Kalah Kales Na Byaapai Ihi Thaan, Thaur Bisv Se Nyari.
Bani Thani, who was servant of Shri Nagridas, also came to Vrindavan after Shri Nagridas arrived. She served Nagridas here as well, and She used to write poems with the name “Rasik Bihari”. Her Samadhi is also in Vrindavan.
In Vrindavan, when people heard that Maharaja Sawat Singh Ji of Kishangarh had come, no one came to meet him, but when it came to know that Shri “Nagridas” [servant of Shri Radha] had come, Braj Wasis met Him with their open arms. As per His writings:
Suni Vyavahaarik Naam Ko, Thaade Door Udaas !
Daud Mile Bhari Bhujan Suni , Naam Nagridas !!
Compositions:
There have been four devotees and poets named Nagridasji, among them this fourth Nagridas is the king of Krishnagarh. He has compiled many texts, in which apart from the verses of other poets, the texts in which he has written the time of creation are unquestionably his own. Residual texts are worth considering. In the "Nagar Samuchchay", His compositions are counted to 75.
He became famous as Nagridas in the Hindi poetry field by writing many poetic compositions, in which 73 books are stored in Krishnagarh (Kishangarh).
His compositions has bestowed the rasa stream in the heart of the devotees. His writing skills, His devotional heart, His longing is very rarely found these days.
Leela Sanvaran (disappearance):
His personality is worth contemplating. He spend His last days in Vrindavan. After accepting renunciation, He remained in Vrindavan throughout His life and ultimately attained Braj-Raj (dust of Braj). His name is mentioned with special respect among the Rasik devotees of Vrindavan. The place of Shri Nimbarka sect, the place where He stayed in Vrindavan, is famous by the names of Nagridas Ji's ghera (boundary), Kshetra (area), and Nagrikunj, etc.