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Introduction to 29 Principles of Bishnoism
To provide a structured form to Bishnoism and to unite like
minded people on a common platform, Guru Jambheswar Ji advised
to follow 29 principles (rules/tenets/commandments) as a
condition to become part of Bishnoism for the people from any
religion or faith.
People who accepted 29 principles of Bishnoism were called Bishnois. The word Bishnoi is considered to be made from Bish(20) + Noi(9) and therefore these 29 principles are foundation of Bishnoism and are like clauses of policy or constitution for Bishnois. 10 principles are dedicated to personal hygiene & health, 9 for good human virtues/values/ethics, 6 for environment protection & compassion for living beings and 4 for spiritual/religious life. Generally the rules are made based on the prevailing conditions, situations, requirements of that time & location, but Bishnoism rules made by visionary Guru Jambheshwar Ji are relevant today also even after more than 520 years. These rules are more relevant today for the world suffering from global warming, increased carbon-dioxide emissions, environmental calamities, health problems, selfishness, hate and terrorism etc. Bishnoi principles are rays of hope for health, environment, peace, harmony and love Though Bishnoism now has been transformed into Bishnoi Community but principles of Bishnoism are useful for everyone irrespective of religion, faith or community. Many writers has translated the original 29 rules in different serial order but the most common and oldest are as written in a poem in local Rajasthani dialect (BOLI) as below.
(UNTEES DHARAM KI AKHADI, HIRDYE DHARIO JOYE JAMBHEJI KIRPA KARI, NAM BISHNOI HOYE) I will try to translate these principles with some explanations for the benefit of everyone. |
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