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mention the main features of saints of maharashtra

Answer 1

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1. Nam Dev (1270—1350 A.D.):

According to Dr. Tare Chand, “The first of the saintly array of men who changed the faith of this region (Maharashtra) and turned the mind of men from the priest-ridden ceremonial of a narrow creed to freedom and love was Nam- Dev. He is remembered by every saint of Maharashtra, Hindustan, Rajputana and Punjab as the great historic name in the long list of Bhaktta.”

Nam Dav was born ‘ in 1270 and was the disciple of Vishoba Khechar. He preached the sublime gospel of love and devotion and liberated the peoples from the shackles of rituals and caste system.

He was opposed to idol worship and religious into­lerance. He held that salvation could be achieved through Bhakti or devotion to God.

Emphasizing the inefficacy of the external acts of religion Nam Dev said: “Vows, fasts and austerities are not all necessary; nor is it necessary for you to go on a pilgrimage. Be you watchful in your hearts and always sing the name of Hari, it is not necessary to give up eating food or drinking water; fix your mind on the feet of Hari. Yoga or sacrificial ceremonies or giving up objects of desire is not wanted. Realise a fondness for the feet of Hari”

Saint. Tuka Ram (1601—1649):

One of the most prominent saints of Maharashtra was Tuka Ram. He was born in Shudra family, which was devoted to the worship of Vithoba. He led a normal life during childhood and took to trade at the age of fourteen.

Due to death of his father and losses in business he became disgusted with the worldly life and devoted himself to contemplation and devotion. He soon became popular with the people because of his life of piety and service. Even Shivaji had great admiration for Tukaram. The teachings of Tukaram are contained in his numerous Abhanjas.

Tukaram insisted that it was not possible to combine both spiritual joy and the activity in the world. A person who tries to achieve both in the end achieves neither. Tukaram’s conception of God is almost identical to that of Kabir.

Answer 2

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When you talk of maharashtra culture and saints, its mostly all about Varakari sect. The varkari sect is there from 13th century and still exists. Every year millions of people go by walk to pandharpur. In the way they keep on chanting name of God and singing Abhangas and bhajans. The Lord Vitthala of pandharpur awaits his devotees every year in AASHAADHI EKADASHI.

All Saints who hailed from maharashtra mostly from Varakari sect only. Following are saints who are very popular in maharashtra.

1. Namdev

2.Eknath.

3.Tukaram.

4.Muktabai.

5.Sopan.

Etc..

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