Phalgunanda

Mahaguru Phalgunanda (महागुरु फाल्गुनन्द) also known as "Mahaguru Phalgunanda" or Phalgunanda Lingden (1885–1949) was a leader of kirat religion in Nepal Kirat people of Nepal.

For Rural Municipality, see Phalgunanda Rural Municipality.
Great teacher

Phalgunanda Lingden
महागुरू फाल्गुनन्द लिङ्देन
Born1885 November 10[1]
Ibhang 25 Dandagaun in Illam district
Died1949 April 4[2]
NationalityNepali
OccupationCleric and scholar of '[3]
Parent(s)Jaganbaj Lingden & Hangsamati Lingden

Early life

Falgunanda Lingden was born in 1885 A.D. in Ilam district, Nepal.

Career

He is known as Mahaguru (the great teacher), especially among the Limbu, Rai, Sunuwar,Yakhkha, Lohorung, Dhimal, Jurel Kirat people. He is credited for the continuation of the ancient Kirat religion on puritan principles, which include vegetarianism, a ban on alcohol, and following Limbu traditions and scripts.[4] He is remembered for his socio-cultural and religious messages. His main message includes calling for a ban on animal sacrifice since this sacrifice (taboo) raises social expenditures on celebrations such as births, weddings and funerals. He also calls for the elimination of social orthodoxies and supports running a school for children, especially through their mother tongue.

Beliefs

He believed education brings in knowledge to wash one's heart clean, which alone is key to emancipation. For Falgunanda, emancipation is the Ultimate Truth to realize God. His philosophy features love and nonviolence. Falgunanda built many shrines. He died in 1949.[5]

Nepal Government, Postal Services Department, Nepal Philatelic Bureau, Kathmandu issued his Postal stamp as part of its Distinguished Personalities Series in 1993. He is the 16th luminary of Nepal.[6]

References
  1. https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/local-governments-announce-public-holiday-on-phalgunanda-jayanti/
  2. P.34 The culture and religion of Limbus By Chaitanya Subba,K.B. Subba, 1995
  3. P.Kinship and Marriage Among the Limbu of Eastern Nepal: A Study in Marriage Stability By Rex Lee Jones, University of California, Los Angeles, 1973
  4. European Bulletin of Himalayan Research, Issues 25-28 By Südasien Institut, 2004
  5. Nepal Government, Postal Services Department, Nepal Philatelic Bureau, Kathmandu
  6. "Kirat Yakthung Chumlung (KYC)". www.chumlung.org.np. Retrieved 2019-09-03.


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