Quotes by Gajanan Maharaj (Shegaon)
Sant Savata Mali (1250–1295) was a revered saint of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra. Born in the Mali (gardener) community, he lived a simple life devoted to farming and spirituality. A contemporary of Sant Dnyaneshwar, Savata Mali exemplified the idea of finding divinity in daily labor. His deep devotion to Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur was expressed through his actions and poetry, which emphasized humility, hard work, and devotion.
Savata Mali believed that work is worship, and his teachings inspired countless people to see God in their daily lives, regardless of social or economic status. He remains an icon of devotion through simplicity.
A gardener nurtures his plants, just as God nurtures all beings.
The soil beneath my feet is sacred, for it is my offering to Lord Vitthal.
True devotion lies in doing one’s duty with sincerity.
Every seed sown with love grows into a blessing from God.
To till the soil is to connect with God; to ignore it is to lose one’s purpose.
God resides in the hands that work, not in empty prayers.
Do not seek God in temples alone; He dwells in the labor of the devoted.
A plant blooms when nurtured; so does the soul when nourished by devotion.
The fruits of labor are sweeter when shared with love and humility.
