State PCS - Rajasthan (RAS)

• 08 Apr 2025

108 Kundiya Rudra Mahamrityunjaya Mahayagna

Why in discussion? 

The Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation participated in the Maha Purnahuti of 108 Kundiya Rudra Mahamrityunjay Maha Yagya and Sanatan Sammelan in Kotputli, Rajasthan . 

Key Points 

• About Maha Yagya: 
  • The main objective of the Mahayagna conducted by Baba Nastinath for a year was to connect every section of the society and spread religious awareness in the society. 
•  Spiritual and Life Philosophy Principles: 
  • The Minister praised the four foundational principles advocated by Baba Nastinath — truth, penance, detachment, and selfless service — urging that these be embraced as guiding values in life. 
  • These principles serve as vital steps toward inner purification, righteous living, and meaningful contribution to society. 
  • In addition to spiritual values, Baba Nastinath also stressed the importance of protecting nature and caring for animals and birds, reflecting a holistic approach to spiritual and ecological well-being. 
• Importance of Nath the Sect:
  •  The Union Home highlighted the Nath sect’s vital role in strengthening Sanatan Dharma—from Mahaprabhu Adinath to the nine gurus and their successors.  
  • He noted that in the Nath tradition, the Dhuni is a key spiritual medium, symbolizing self-realization through the harmony of the five elements—earth, water, fire, sky, and air. 
    

Nath Sect 

• Nath Sampradaya is a major Hindu religious sect that emerged in the medieval period and in which a unique synthesis of Shaivism, Buddhism and Yoga traditions is seen.  
• This sect is based on the practice of Hatha Yoga, which provides guidance towards the highest experience of the soul and physical control. 
• The founder of this sect is believed to be Matsyendranath , a great Indian yogi and sage of the 9th century.  
  • Matsyendranath laid the foundation of the Nath sect and gave it an important place within the Shaiva tradition.  
• Due to his contribution, the Nath sect gained widespread recognition and became an important religious tradition in India and Nepal.  
• Additionally, Matsyendranath is also revered as a Mahasiddha in Tibetan Buddhism. 
• Gorakhnath , a great 10th century master, was a disciple of Matsyendranath. 
• Gorakhnath further developed the Nath sect and made it popular in different parts of India.