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Mahasati ji (Bisu kalan)
Mahasati Ji of Bisu Kalan was the wife of Raghunath Singh Ji Srirakh of the Rajpurohit clan in Marwar (present-day Jodhpur region). She is remembered for her act of supreme sacrifice (Jammar or Johar) in defense of honor and dharma during a dispute with the Bhati Rajputs of Tejmalta in the early modern period. Her martyrdom is regarded as a defining moment of female courage and spiritual power in Rajpurohit history.
Near Bisu Kalan village, on the border of Pushad, lies the sacred Pabuji ka Talab (pond of Pabuji). For generations, this pond was not only a vital source of water but also a symbol of faith, heritage, and dignity for the Srirakh Rajpurohits of Bisu.
However, the Bhati Rajputs of Tejmalta attempted to seize control of this holy pond, violating territorial and spiritual sanctity. This was more than just a land dispute — it was an assault on the honor (maryada) and identity of the people of Bisu.
When all peaceful means failed and the humiliation became unbearable, Raghunath Singh Ji’s wife — though a woman in a patriarchal society — rose with unmatched courage.
To protect the dignity of her clan and to protest against injustice, she embraced fire and performed Jammar (Johar), an act of ritual self-immolation symbolizing ultimate resistance and spiritual purity.
Her sacrifice was not an act of despair but a declaration of unyielding honor. Through her martyrdom, she sent an eternal message:
“We may bend, but we shall never accept humiliation.”
The blazing spirit of Mahasati Ji’s sacrifice shook the Bhatis to their core. Stricken with fear and shame, they not only retreated from Pabuji’s pond but also withdrew entirely from the borders of Bisu.
From that day forward, Pabuji ka Talab remained free from outside claims, sanctified by her blood and fire.
Mahasati Ji of Bisu Kalan is revered as a symbol of female power (Shakti), self-respect, and sacrifice.
Her story is preserved in oral traditions, folklore, and family records of the Rajpurohit community.
The site of Pabuji ka Talab continues to be remembered as sacred ground, blessed by her martyrdom.
In local memory, she is honored with the title Mahasati Ji, and her act of Jammar is compared to the ancient traditions of Jauhar performed by Rajput women in defense of honor.
Her sacrifice demonstrates that the ideals of dharma and maryada were not confined to the battlefield alone. Even women, in moments of crisis, upheld these values with unmatched valor.
Mahasati Ji’s martyrdom is a lasting reminder of the Rajpurohit tradition: truth, honor, and dignity above life itself.
