Question

Bharuds composed by Saint Eknath are popular in Maharashtra. Explain it with its reason.

Answer 1

According to Saint Eknath Bharud PDF, he composed different variations of the Bhagvat Gita Purana.

He also enumerated about Rukmini Swayamvara in great detail.

The story and the style of narration along with dancing made Eknath a popular figure in Maharashtra.

He lived in sixth century AD and was born to Brahmin family.

As per the historians he wrote about 300 Bharud that are very popular among a large section of population.

Answer 2

Baruds are metaphorical songs that have spiritual and ethical lessons.

Saint eknath composed bharuds with a purpose of educating people on various aspects of life. Bharuds composed by saint eknath are popular in Maharashtra because of its wide range of subjects , dramatic quality, easy rhythm and humour.