Pandit Mahase Maharaj (A)

Pandit Mahase Maharaj was born in Rousillac, South Trinidad in the year 1925 to Pandit Aliar Chowbay Maharaj and Saunjharia Chowbay Maharaj. He was the youngest of nine siblings, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. At a very young age he learnt Hindi and scriptures from his elder brothers Pandit Keso Chowbay Maharaj and Pandit Deonarine Chowbay Maharaj. He performed his very first puja at the very tender age of 12, and at the age of 14 with the consent of his brother Pandit Keso he ascended to read his first lecture from the singhaasan. Pandit Mahase moved to St. John’s Road, Avocat at an early age, where he lived for the rest of his life. Panditji came from a long lineage of Pandits, he was the Guru of many in Trinidad and abroad. Pt. Mahase Maharaj was the disciple of the late Pt. Hardeo Misir of Brothers Settlement, Princes Town, New Grant, South Trinidad. He taught many Pandits in Ramayan classes he conducted for approximately 30 years. Pandit Mahase Maharaj conducted thousands of Yagnas across the region for over 60 years. When conducting his Yagnas he captivated the minds of his audiences with his very lively, awe inspiring discourses. He also directed the Ramleela Celebrations for over 30 years at St. John’s Road in Avocat. In addition he was a legendary Classical Singer, Lyricist and Musician. He composed Bhajans and Classical songs for many famous singers like the late K.B. Singh, Yusuff Khan, Haniff Mohammed also Ashook Yankarran and Lily Ramcharan to name but a few. This great giant has touched the lives of thousands with whom he came in contact. His charitable nature, his compassion to the destitute and forlorn knew no bounds. He sacrificed much for the happiness of many. No one who needed assistance was turned away. He helped thousands financially and generously, many came to him for help, for many purposes. In 2009 the lives of many were gravely affected by the passing of this great Guru Pandit Mahase Chowbay Maharaj, leaving a void in the hearts of all he touched. We at Hindisongstt pay our utmost respect to the revered late Pandit Mahase Maharaj for his sterling contribution to Sanatan Dharma. For the listening pleasure of all who were blessed to know this very great soul we have added an Audio Sample of his voice, from our music library.
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