Sufi & Bhakti Movement: Personalities

Bhakti Movement: Personalities (North India)

Sant Gyaneshwar (1275–1296)

  • Gyaneshwar's "Jnaneshwari" is a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, providing insights into its philosophical and spiritual dimensions.
  • He was a Marathi saint, philosopher, and poet who expressed profound spiritual concepts in accessible language.
  • Gyaneshwar's teachings blended devotion (bhakti) with deep philosophical knowledge (jnana).

Kabir Das (1440–1518)

  • "Bijak", a collection of verses and hymns attributed to Kabir, reflecting his spiritual insights is regarded as his most notable work.
  • Kabir's couplets, called "Dohas," remain widely studied and translated due to their profound wisdom.
  • His works were primarily composed in the vernacular language, making them accessible to ....
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