Saint Bajarangdas Bapa, a revered spiritual leader known for his deep devotion and compassionate guidance, popularized the greeting “Bapasitaram” among his followers and the broader community. More than just a spiritual salutation, this greeting carries a profound message — one that connects divine remembrance with the deepest human values: gratitude, respect, and love for one’s first gurus — the mother and father.

In Sanskrit and many Indian spiritual traditions, the guru is held in the highest esteem, often described as the one who leads a soul from darkness to light. But before any spiritual teacher, it is the parents who play the first and most fundamental role in shaping a child’s character, values, and understanding of life. Bajarangdas Bapa reminded people that honoring one’s parents is not just a social duty, but a spiritual practice.

When devotees greet one another with “Bapasitaram,” they are invoking the divine — Bapa (father) and Sitaram (a combined name of Lord Rama and Sita, symbolizing divine virtue and dharma) — while simultaneously reflecting on the human embodiment of love and sacrifice: their own parents. This greeting serves as a gentle, daily reminder to carry forward the humility, care, and reverence we owe to those who gave us life.

In a world moving ever faster, Saint Bajarangdas Bapa’s emphasis on such a greeting is timeless. “Bapasitaram” is not only a word of spiritual resonance but also a call to return to the roots of gratitude, beginning with those closest to us — our mother and father.