Sant Tukdoji Maharajwas born on 30th April 1909 at Yawali in Amravati District. He received spiritual initiation from Yidehi Paramahamsa Samarth Adkoji Maharaj of Warkhed gram. Early in childhood, Sant Tukdoji Maharaj performed rigorous penance and spiritual exercises inself realisation. He also was trained in reciting Khanjeri bhajans and attained considerable mastery in the art.

He studied the existing religious sects and other schools of thought and discussed religious and secular problems of the devotees. He was determined to redefine socio spirituality and revitalise and awaken the country. He also laid the foundations of future organised efforts in terms of service to mankind as service to God. He was invited to the Wardha Sevagram by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936 where he was introduced to eminent national leaders, and other devoted workers and Satyagrahis. In 1941 he performed individual satyagrah and he took part in the mass upsurge of the 'Quit India' movement in 1942. He strongly opposed the inhuman repressive measures, adopted at that time by the British rulers. He was arrested in 1942 at Chandrapur and was imprisoned in Nagpur and Raipur Central Jails.

Maharaj ji loved and honoured each and every religion  and  graced  all  programmes organised by them as a special invitee. He took part  in Acharya  Vinobha  Bhave's  Bhudan Movements. He attended the World Conference of Religion and World Peace in Japan in 1955. His wisdom lives on in his 'GRAM GEETA' which provided  inspiration  in the work for national reconstruction. He worked hard to convert devotion to God into service to mankind and the nation. Consequently he transformed traditional prayer organizations into disciplined, broad based groups of devout young men and women who engaged in constructive social works. They held yearly festivals and helped to spread the message of service to mankind.

The Department of Post honours the memory of this great Saint, patriot and social worker by issuing a special postage stamp.

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