Guru Jambheshwar

Guru Jambheshwar, also known as Guru Jambhoji, (1451–1536) was a sadhak, yogi, saint and the founder of the Bishnoi Panth, a Vaishnavite sect noted for its devotion to Vishnu, emphasis on non-violence, and ethos of environmental conservation in the arid regions of Rajasthan, India. In 1485, inspired by a severe drought, he laid down 29 guiding principles—spanning personal conduct, devotional practice, and ecological stewardship—and composed 120 verses (Shabadwani), through which he shaped a faith centered on compassion for all living beings.