Swami samartha stories

samarth maharaj more commonly samarth maharaj of akkalkot

Swami Samarth Maharaj more commonly Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj of Akkalkot. He was also lovingly referred to as Swami Samartha or Akkalkot Maharaj by his devotees.

If you want to know more about Swami Samartha, then this is the best option for you. The description of Shri Swami Samarth's appearance has been based on the vivid descriptions given by close devotees. Though he was seen at an advanced age, his skin was not wrinkled. He was very tall and his hands were long, extending up to his knees. His belly was protruding and he had broad shoulders. His complexion was fair and pinkish.

Shri Swami Samarth traveled all over the country and eventually set his abode at Akkalkot village in Maharashtra, India. Maharaj first appeared at Akkalkot on a Wednesday around the September–October period in the year 1856 AD near Khandoba Mandir. He stayed in Akkalkot for close to twenty-two years. His parentage & native place details remain obscure to this day. Once when a devotee posed him a question about his life Shri Swami Samarth indicated that he is the origin of the Banyan tree (Vata- Vriksha). On another occasion, Swami said that his name was Nrusimha Bhan and that he was from Kardalivan near Srisailam.

Swami Samartha adorned a sacred mark (thilakam) on his forehead. He always wore a codpiece (kaupina). He had a fine set of teeth and a big and deep navel. He always wore a tulasi-rosary (which is very different from rudraksha) and a crystal (sphatika). He had ear-rings inset with gems.