He was grandson of Amarji Thakor who was king of Chunval Pradesh.

[2][3] The Velnathi was born to a Koli saint Jodhaji Jhala and Amarbai of Padariya.

His grandfather Amarji Thakor was chieftain of Padariya Jagir in Gujarat.

His family clan was Jhala Makawana of Koli caste.

He was married to two Rajput girls Jasubha and Minabha.