Who was the writer of Rukmini Swayamwar Hastamalak, which was comprised 764 owees and based on a 14-shlok Sanskrit hymn with the same name by Shankaracharya?

Ramananda
Eknath
Mirabai
Tukaram

The correct answer is Eknath.

Eknath was a 16th-century Marathi saint-poet and a devotee of Vishnu. He is considered one of the most important figures in Marathi literature. He is best known for his devotional songs, which are known for their simple language and beautiful imagery.

Rukmini Swayamwar Hastamalak is a Marathi poem written by Eknath. It is based on the story of Rukmini’s marriage to Krishna. The poem is divided into 764 verses and is written in the abhanga meter.

The poem begins with a description of Rukmini’s beauty and her father’s determination to find her a suitable husband. The poem then goes on to describe the various suitors who come to seek Rukmini’s hand in marriage. Finally, the poem describes Krishna’s arrival at Rukmini’s svayamvara (marriage ceremony) and his victory over the other suitors.

The poem is a beautiful and moving account of Rukmini and Krishna’s love story. It is a classic example of Marathi literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian culture.

The other options are incorrect. Ramananda was a 12th-century Hindu saint and reformer. He is considered the founder of the Ramanandi sect of Hinduism. Mirabai was a 16th-century Hindu saint-poet and a devotee of Krishna. She is considered one of the most important figures in Rajasthani literature. Tukaram was a 17th-century Marathi saint-poet and a devotee of Vithoba. He is considered one of the most important figures in Marathi literature.