Our Mission
SEUBS is committed to uniting, informing, and preserving the religious and cultural heritage of Uda Bhagats in the southeastern United States. We believe that our shared culture is a valuable asset, and we are dedicated to passing it on to future generations.
Our Vision
We envision a world where Uda Bhagats in the southeastern United States are united, informed, and proud of their cultural heritage. We believe that SEUBS can play a vital role in achieving this vision, and we are committed to working hard to make it a reality.
Our History
1454/1398 - 1575/1518
1496/1440 – 1575/1518
Kabirji’s Life span as per Kabir Panth and Historians
1357/1301 - 1467/1411
Ramanand Swamiji’s Life span as per Dr. Kantikumar Bhatt
(Ph.D in KABIR Parampara)
1410/1354 - 1470/1414
Pipaji’s Life span as per Dr. Kantikumar Bhatt (Ph.D in KABIR
Parampara) (Pipaji was also disciple of Ramananda Swami)
1458/1440 - 1565/1518
Padmanabhji’s Life span as per Dr. Kantikumar Bhatt (Ph.D in KABIR Parampara)
1451/1395 - 1559/1503
Gyaniji’s Life span as per Dr. Kantikumar Bhatt (Ph.D in KABIR Parampara)
1458/1402 - 1565/1509
Padmanabhji’s Life span as per Kantikumar Bhatt (Ph.D in KABIR Parampara)
1465/1409 (First Visit) & 1468/1412 (Second Visit)
Kabirji’s twice visited island of river Narmada near Bharuch
Gujarat later known as Kabirvad as per inscription (શિલાલેખ) in Kabirvad.
1470/1414
First union between Shri Padmanabhji and Dhanraj Pandya later known as Adhyaruji Maharaj as per Dr. Kantikumar Bhatt (Ph.D in KABIR Parampara).
1471/1415
Formation of Padam Wadi in Patan by Shri Padmanabhji and
Shri Adhyaruji on Kartak Sud 14 as per Dr. Kantikumar Bhatt
(Ph.D in KABIR Parampara).
1649/1593 - 1737/1681
Jivanji Maharaj’s Life span as per Samagam compiled by Haridas Nadiyada
1649/1593
Birth of Jivanji Maharaj in Karamsad Village near Anand, Gujarat
1660/1604
Reached Gahej Goriyad on Shravan Sud 8 after leaving home in desire of spiritual quest.
1665/1609
Met Guru Gopaldas ji in village Kesulu (Kesumbal) first time
1660/1604 - 1683/1627
Wandered for 23 years here & there in quest of true spirituality.
1683/1627
Meet Guru Gopaldas ji in Choranda near Karjan Gujarat on Aso
Sud 13 and had discourse 2N1D.
1683/1627 (Sharad Purnima)
Endorse and Recognize Gopaldas ji as Guru and Embrace
RAMKABIR tradition on Sharad Purnima.
1687/1631
Went on to Pilgrimage with Guru Gopaldas ji to Malwa and
North India on Aso Sud 10
1687/1631
Guru Gopaldas ji Swadham Gaman after few days after went on to Pilgrimage.
1687/1631 - 1688/1632
During Pilgrimage some important events took place:
• Reach to village Dantnagar near Badrinath in Himalaya, and from there he sighted Gujarat as his place to settled.
• Met Narandas Khatri in Bareli UP, who then became first disciple of Jivanji Maharaj.
• Met Nana Gopaldas in Chanderia MP, who then became second disciple of Jivanji Maharaj later followed by 9 other families.
• Resorted in village Vadsar after entering Gujarat
• First Ochhav: in village Samiala Dist Vadodara
• Second Ochhav: in Dhaniyavi Dist Vadodara at Haridas Nadiada’s House.
1688/1632 (Sharad Purnima)
Manifest Uda Parampara (Tradition) and Emergence of Uda Bhakta Samaj on Sharad Purnima at village Shahpura Dist Vadodara Gujarat
1709/1653
Lush appearance of flourishing vegetation of Vaal Papadi farm during hot summer days on Vaishakh Sud 5 at village Shahpura.
1709/1653
Sant Samagam on Dada Sukhji (Dada Guru) on Bhadarva Vad 13
1710/1654
Sant Samagam on Jagat (Maya) no Brahma on Chaitra Sud 10
1716/1660
Compassion to Dhanbai at village Mangleshwar on Maghasar Sud 2
1716/1660
Went on second Pilgrimage on Jestha Sud 2
1726/1670
Went on third Pilgrimage to Dwarka on Jestha Sud 2
1734/1678
Liberate Women from menstruation curse by passing ordinance on Asadha Sud 2 (Rath Yaatra)
1737/1681
First Term assignation for last voyage on Maghasar Sud 2 at Bhilapur
1737/1681
Second Term assignation for last voyage on Jestha Sud 2 at Puniyad
1737/1681
Last Samagam on Shravan Vad 8 at Puniyad
1737/1681 (Janamashtami)
Final Voyage Swadhan Gaman on Shravan Vad 8 at Puniyad
1737/1681 (Sama Pancham)
Anand Ochhav, Matru Shri Harmabaa Swadham Gaman on Bhadarva Sud 5