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Namdev was a 13th-century Marathi Bhakti poet and saint. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Bhakti movement, which emphasized the importance of devotion to God over ritual and caste. Namdev’s poetry is characterized by its simple language and its focus on the love of God. He is also known for … Read more
Tukaram: A Bhakti Saint Tukaram was a 17th-century Marathi Bhakti saint. He is considered one of the most important figures in Marathi literature and culture. Tukaram’s poetry is known for its simplicity, directness, and emotional intensity. He wrote extensively on a variety of topics, including devotion to God, the nature of love, and the importance … Read more
Dnyaneshwar was a 13th-century Marathi saint, philosopher, and poet. He is considered one of the most important figures in Marathi literature and culture. Dnyaneshwar’s writings are known for their spiritual depth, philosophical insights, and beautiful poetry. Dnyaneshwar was born in Alandi, near Pune, in 1275. His father, Viman Bhatt, was a scholar and his mother, … Read more
Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint who is considered one of the most important figures in the Bhakti movement. He was born into a Muslim family but rejected the religious and social conventions of his time. His teachings were based on the idea of a personal relationship with God, and he emphasized … Read more
Narsinh Mehta Narsinh Mehta was a Gujarati poet and saint who lived in the 15th century. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in Gujarati literature and is known for his devotional songs, which are still sung today. Narsinh Mehta was born in the village of Virpur in Gujarat, India. His … Read more
Ramananda Ramananda was a 15th-century Indian Hindu saint and devotional poet who is considered to be one of the founders of the Bhakti movement. He was born in a Brahmin family in the village of Soratha in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh. He was a disciple of the Vaishnava saint Ramanujacharya and is credited … Read more
Vallabhacharya was a 16th-century Indian philosopher and theologian who founded the Pushtimarga sect of Vaishnavism. He was born in Vadnagar, Gujarat, in 1479 CE. His father, Vithalanatha, was a scholar and teacher of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Vallabhacharya’s mother, Rukmini, was a devout Vaishnava. Life and Travels Philosophy (Shuddhadvaita) Pushtimarg Tradition Importance of … Read more
Ramanujacharya (1017-1137) was a Hindu philosopher and theologian who is considered one of the most important figures in the Sri Vaishnava tradition. He is also known as Ramanuja or Ramanujacharya. Ramanuja was born in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India. He was a child prodigy and began his studies at a young age. He studied the Vedas, … Read more
What is Sankirtana? Sankirtana is a Hindu devotional practice that involves singing and dancing in praise of God. It is a form of congregational worship that is often accompanied by music and instruments. Sankirtana is believed to be a powerful way to connect with God and to experience His love. History of Sankirtana Sankirtana originated … Read more