Devotional songs of Narsī Mehtā
"Considered to be the foremost poet-saint of Gujarat, Narsi Mehta's (A.D. 1414-1480) songs (padas) are full of devotion for Lord Krsna. They describe in a most vivid and passion ate manner the early life of Krsna, love-play with the gopis of Gokula and the basic philosophy of early bhakti...
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| Sprache: | English |
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Delhi
Motilal Banarsidass Publishers
2018
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| Zusammenfassung: | "Considered to be the foremost poet-saint of Gujarat, Narsi Mehta's (A.D. 1414-1480) songs (padas) are full of devotion for Lord Krsna. They describe in a most vivid and passion ate manner the early life of Krsna, love-play with the gopis of Gokula and the basic philosophy of early bhakti cult. Narsi Mehta's style is both simple and moving, and consequently the impact of his songs can still be felt in the villages of Saurashtra (Gujarat) where they have become part of the folk tradition. Besides being a poet, devotee and saiint, Narsi Mehta was also a social reformer. Though born as an orthodox Nagar Brahmin, he was one of the strongest critics of the caste system and its evils. His naturally sensitive and loving nature revolted against the treatment of untouchables by his castermen. Narsi knew no caste distinctions; he looked upon all human beings as the children of Hari (Harijana). A hundred songs, representative of Narsi Mehta's philosophy, social message and the portrayal of love-play between Radha and Krsna (Radha-Krsna lila) are for the first time translated into simple and direct English verse." -- Cover jacket |
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| Beschreibung: | Translated from Gujarati "2nd reprint: Delhi 2018, First published: 1985" (Rückseite der Titelseite) |
| Beschreibung: | 146 Seiten, 5 ungezählte Seiten Tafeln Illustrationen 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 8120805097 9788120805095 |