Ram Thakur
Ramthakur (
Rāma ṭhākura ) (Bengali:শ্রীশ্রী রামঠাকুর ) (2 February 1860 - 1 May 1949) born Ram Chandra Chakraborty (Bengali: রাম চন্দ্র চক্রবর্তী), was an Indian mystic during 19th century India.
Ramthakur's followers believe that he was an Avatar or incarnation of Truth. He is their most revered " Kaibalyanath" or " Satyanarayan". According to their belief he took the 'human form' for the spiritual uplift of all irrespective of religion, caste and class. A considerable section of his followers were the so-called 'untouchables' and people of other religions (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist etc.). Most of them were drawn towards him fascinated by his magnetic divine personality, his magnanimity & affection for all and also by his pleasant personality.
He said that to attain "Brahma", the supreme being, requires a lot of perseverance and practice of the ways and means demonstrated by a great soul. Renunciation of Samsara (material world) is not the only path to realize the Self. God-consciousness may be achieved by chanting of Maha-Nama within this mundane world by means of hard work without attachment.