Jogi is a colloquial term for the "yogi," which refers to the people who practiced yoga as part of their daily rituals. Over time, this led to the formation of a community, and subsequently was formed into a caste. The Jogi are followers of yoga. The Yoga system of philosophy taught the means whereby the human soul might attain complete union with the Supreme Being. In general terms, the modern Jogis claims to have attained that union. The Jogi are made up of purely religious mendicants (i. e., beggars) of the various Jogi orders, various people who live by fortune telling, practicing exorcisms and divination, and others. They have subgroups. Though most are Hindu, there are also Muslim Jogis. They have subgroups such as the Kanphata. These Muslims live in Uttar Pradesh.
To earn a living, some turn to begging – taking up position on a straw mat in busy, overcrowded streets. Some tell fortunes, perform acts of divination, and even exorcise demons. They often live in dire poverty. Others have turned to agriculture. In Rajasthan the Nath are farmers. In Assam they are wet cultivators and landowners.
In Himachal Pradesh they have adult marriages negotiated by discussion. They are endogamous, meaning they prefer to marry within the group or clan. They allow for divorce and remarriage. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of the household.
Their beliefs have the trappings of Hinduism, but the Kanphata Muslims among them are more likely to involve themselves in mysticism. Many Yogis believe that if they gain control over their fleshly desires, mind, and their will, they will have power to control nature. Some believe they have already achieved this "enlightenment."
Muslim Kanphata Jogis need a strong relationship with God the Father that will help them experience life to the full.
Pray that the council leaders will come to Jesus Christ and lead others to begin a disciple making movement.
Pray that gospel recordings and the JESUS Film will lead many to seek and find the only savior of mankind.
Pray for intercessors and loving workers for the Kanphata community.
Scripture Prayers for the Jogi Kanphata (Muslim traditions) in India.
http://www.mahavidya.ca/2019/12/28/the-kanphata-yogis/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jogi_(caste)
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Jogi Kanphata (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Jogi Kanphata (Muslim traditions) |
Alternate Names | जोगी कंफटा (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 2,300 |
Population all Countries | 2,300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 21143 |
ROP3 Code | 117965 |
Country | India | ||
Region | Asia, South | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | ||
Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 1 |
Uttar Pradesh 2,300 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Urdu (1,800 speakers) | |||
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Urdu (1,800 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bhojpuri 100 | |
People Groups | Speaking Urdu |
Primary Language: Urdu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1747-1894) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1758-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1843-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |