each and every village to collect copies of whatever the spiritual disciples and followers of Tukaram had noted down from his Abhangs. He made people recite the Abhangs, they had memorized and wrote them down. Santaji being the original writer of the Manuscript of Tukaram’s Gatha, it was easier for him to recapitulate the Abhangs from his memory. Thus by undertaking the laborious duty of putting bits together, he recreated Tukaram’s Gatha as recited by Tukaram and gave it a rebirth. This was the second edition of the ‘Gatha” rewritten by the original writer Santaji. Tukaram’s Gatha” lost under the waves of lndrayani, rose again to take its rightful place in the hearts of the sea of masses not because of the blessings of Goddess Saraswati alone, but due to the painstaking efforts and boundless devotion and endeavour of Santaji. Teachings Santaji’s teachings were as valuable as that of other Saints. He was illumined soul who believed in the universality of love and compassion. His famous preachings are As Below (1) Avoid unhealthy competitions (2) Never discriminate man from man (3) Never be egoistic or a victim of jealousy or worldly pride (4) Guide your actions to benefit humanity and welfare of mankind (5) Give importance to people’s welfare (6) Earn wealth through right paths and spend liberally (7) Never despise others, be compassionate. Santaji preached such noble and universally true words of wisdom. In the ultimate analysis the philosophy and preaching of Santa Tukaram and Sant Jagnade were one and the same. Therefore, at this juncture of spiritual crisis, which has enveloped the whole world, it is befitting to remember and honour the great soul Santaji Jagnade, whose thoughts and philosophy remain immortal. Legacy Santaji's postage Stamp was published by Indian Post on 09-02-2009. References Indian percussionists 1624 births 1688 deaths