…left his body on 27th March 2016.
From his son Rahul and Mega we hear that Swami Satya Niranjan (aka Bagmar-ji or Sh Phulchandji Chothmalji Bagmar) left his body.
Rahul writes:
Yesterday evening when he was leaving his body he was totally in a state of awareness and watching his last moments. He was completely detached and let us do what we wanted to do to help him stay alive. He was in a very cheerful mood and calm.
And Prithvi:
He went for White Robe yesterday, went home and left his body.
The Death Celebration will be starting at the Osho Meditation Resort, Pune on Monday, 28th March, 2pm, heading towards Popular Heights Burning Ghats, Koregaon Park.
His life with Osho in his own words
As the first ray of sunrise brings new dawn, the first meeting with Osho in 1964, started a new beginning in my life. When I was struggling hard to meet my ends, I came in contact with Osho. This unwittingly added a meditative flavor in my day-to-day living, giving a new dimension to all aspects of my life. Even my professional life as a tax consultant became a matter of joy and dedication.
Osho initiated me into neo-sannyas in 1971, at a meditation camp at Matheran, near Mumbai. He gave me a new name Satya Niranjan, but even after this, many times he used to address me with my family name, i.e. ‘Bagmar Ji’. So I am known by both of the names, Satya Niranjan and Bagmar.
With Osho, meditation became an integral part of my life. It set up an aspiration in me to lead a life of peace, tranquility and awareness. When He used to visit Pune in the 1960s, I had opportunities to meet him personally a few times, and to be present in intimate meetings of small groups of 5-10 friends. His discourses were so enchanting that it was impossible for me to miss even a single one, when he would visit Pune or nearby places like Mumbai.
When Osho started conducting meditation camps at Mount Abu, Matheran and other places, I started attending them regularly which helped me to enter deep in meditation.
With the establishment of the Osho Commune in Pune, in 1974, came as a golden opportunity in my life. I could attend his discourses daily and it also created a sound ground for my meditation.
When Osho left for America in 1980 and established a commune at Rajneeshpuram, Oregon, on his invitation I attended all four World Annual Celebrations with my wife Kusum. In the first celebration, in 1982, he called me for a personal meeting and advised me to share his vision with people at large. Following his advice I started conducting Osho meditation camps throughout India and abroad. My expressive quality proved as a useful tool. These meditation camps also helped me to go deeper in my own meditation.
Whenever I am in Pune, I regularly go to the Osho International Meditation Resort for meditation. The meditative environment of this place helps me a lot. Thus my journey towards Buddhahood is joyously going on and I am also enjoying the loving atmosphere of my family life. Hence I feel I am living the life of Zorba the Buddha, as is Osho’s vision.
(adapted from his website, now no longer active: satyaniranjan.com)
Tributes
Always walking erect and with grace, and with an endearing smile, you have always been part of our life in Osho’s communes. Wishing you a wonderful, easy journey (if ever you are going anywhere…)
Punya
Bagmar, as I knew him, had a rare grace and humility. The centre of his life was Osho, and his family. Kusum shared the same shy innocence. It was always a pleasure to see Bagmar coming to Evening Meeting. We rarely spoke; there was no need. We smiled and silently shared our delight to be in Osho’s presence. He was a rare and sincere man. Love,
Devageet
I didn’t know Niranjan, but am so overwhelmed with his story and devotion to Osho. Niranjan, this is they way to live a beautiful life.
Jivan Abhiram
The flight from the alone into the alone. Sending so much love Bagmar-ji… Fly very very high. It was always so beautiful to see you. I love hearing about how you transitioned – so very simply… not even a ripple in the water. Love,
Peggy
Dear Niranjan, I did not personally know you… Your photo radiates such love and joy. I feel your presence as a support as I am facilitating Osho Meditations in the Netherlands! I am sure that your presence will be there, also where you are not in the body right now. Thanks for your beauty! And I wish the family of Niranjan much strength with the loss of the beautiful physical presence of Niranjan.
Modita van Zummeren
What a thorough really Gentle Man! Very soft spoken, smiling and a Beautiful Being. Love from Oregon,
Sw. Anand Krishna
Swami Ji, as you know it’s impossible for me to write a tribute for you in mere words. You helped hundreds of friends like me to understand Osho’s vision in its purest form. You set an example for us to live a life as Osho wants from his sannyasins, a life of Zorba the Buddha, lived intensively like a torch burning from both ends. Perhaps it would not be possible again, to be with such a complete and loving person like you. I still can feel your love and care for me. Your physical absence has created a vast void but has also filled us with a great sense of responsibility to live a meditative life and to share it. Thank you so much for everything. With tears in eyes for my entire life I will again and again pay my Thousand Regards to you as I always did! Thousand Regards,
Gaurav
I have known Bagmar ji personally since early eighties since I moved to Pune. He was my Professional Tax advisor those days. It was such a pleasure being with him. For me the beauty with him was that he created such a perfect harmony between his profession, spiritual and family life. I was always in awe seeing his sense of humour and clarity even in difficult situations. He was truly a very rare example of Zorba the Buddha. Fly high, my beloved friend, with love and gratitude,
Rajesh
Beloved Bhausa, it is almost two weeks you have merged into this vast existence. I feel blessed to be a part of your journey. Right from the beginning your unconditional love for me and so many around you was felt. What you left behind me is invaluable. The world of beloved Osho full of bliss, celebration, meditation and silence. I’m very fortunate to be around you. You are my father, my friend, my guide, my answer to so many questions. I remember my early days of childhood when you used to come home after evening meeting and the whole family used to sit around you listening to you on what beloved Osho spoke in the meditation session. It was such a joy. Thank you beloved Bhausa for introducing me to the world of Osho and meditation, allowing me to express my freedom with responsibility and being there for me at all stages. I feel your presence in the form of your energy. In gratitude. Love,
Rahul Bagmar
Such a beautiful glow on his face! Only possible for someone who has experienced the Divine…. I don’t know how I will deal with this loss. I am also trying to celebrate his life, he taught us sooooo much.
Dr Umakant Khetan, USA
Thanks for including us.
“pure
colorful
graceful
everyone’s Bhusa!
He is a true sannyasin as Osho describes: one who turns every moment of his life into a meditation and shares it lovingly. Grateful to existence for giving us the opportunity to have known him, be with him and for receiving unconditional love from him. Bhusa, you can never be forgotten, souls like you will live forever in our hearts.
Rajni / Ravi Kharbanda, USA
I haven’t written anything as yet because I’m not sure whether I’ll do my emotions justice. Yes, I will miss you. Yes, I will remember the wonderful, most magical moments of my life over and over again for the simple reason that each second spent with you, Dada, was the best I could ask for.
No, there aren’t enough words for me to express how much I love you.
I would not be what I am today, 17 years through, without you. I could have developed into half of what I am if you were not there for me. There is no relationship on this planet that I could not see in you; a friend, a guide, a father, a mother, a teacher, a grandmother, a grandfather.
Your smile, your laughter were the most satisfying views for me. I can’t get enough of the moments we have shared, Dada. There are too many. And knowing that we will not have any more of them is heartbreaking. To bring water for you, look for your spectacles and bring them to you, hear and read the wonderful pieces of writings that you wrote.
You’ve brought us a long way from where you began. We would be nothing if it weren’t for you, Dada. I still can’t believe I won’t see you sitting in the hall, lying on your bed playing sudoku, telling me various stories.
The memories we have together are countless. And they will remain so.
You ignited a light in all of our hearts that is going to burn forever. Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey.
I love you. Yours forever,
Aatman Bagmar
Swami Satya Niranjan ji, I did not see Osho in his body, but I feel his presence in you. You have always have my master, my father, my friend, Mere Priya Atman. I always feel your presence around me and will feel it forever.
Tu kahin mujh hi mein chhupa hai e dost,
Meri hansi mein hai aur meri aah mein hai.
You have left few dreams for me and I accept to fulfill them in my life.
Aapke Charnon Mein Shat Shat Pranaam.
Anand Vilas
Beloved Swami Ji, I could understand meditation in its deepness in your presence and guidance only. You have always been a very good friend of mine. Your friendly presence around always provided me a sense of peace and fulfilment, and it continues to be the same today and forever.
Chetan Beej
Pranam Bhausa,
The very thought of writing something about you makes the language meaningless. What we shared cannot be put into mere words. Because every time I was filled with questions, with infinite thoughts about everything, you supported and guided me with so much peace, so much love, so much grace. I cannot really express what I felt when you smiled, laughed, and spoke with so much straightforwardness and touched every aspect of life and gave it a whole new meaning, Bhausa.
The days spent with you were the Real Days of my Life, Bhausa. And I cannot think of a way to Thank You.
You have not only taught us to be who we are but also instilled a sense of purpose. To be around you was to be around a fire of light, wisdom, peace, silence, completeness, awareness!
I love you, Bhausa!
Ankit
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