Question

what were the teachings of saints of maharashtra?

Answer 1

The state of Maharashtra has a strong religious and cultural heritage. The religious studies and traditions are evident from the several temples and religious destinations in the state. Maharashtra is also popular for the long list of saints who hailed from the state. These saints have enlightened the masses from time to time with their discourse on humanity, equality, valor, brotherhoodness and harmony. Namdev is respected for his excellent knowledge of poetry and religious discourse. He travelled entire India and reached Punjab region, where he is respected by the Sikh religious followers even today. Saint Ramdas delivered preaching on courage and noble living

The strong influence of Warkari tradition gave prominence to saints in the state. Saint Tukaram, Eknath and Dnyandev are considered proponents of this tradition. They were considered as the hope of living for people with depressed souls and miseries. Saint Eknath mobilized the masses to fight against injustice of dictatorial rulers by way of his “Bharoods”. Saint Dnyaneshwara propagated his teachings of Bhagavadeeta among the masses by translating its verses to Marathi. There were also some women saints like Saint Sakhubai, Soyrabai and Janabai who influenced the society with their religious discourses.

Maharashtra has the distinction of producing several saints throughout its history. One or the other saint has been continuously involved in awakening the masses and spreading spiritual teachings. The endless list of most respected Bhakthi saints include Samarth Ramdas, Savta Mali, Gora Kumbhar, Dnyaneshwar, Chokhamela, Namdev, Eknath and Tukaram. Apart from these saints there were also few Harijan Saints likeSant Damaji panth, Sant Sakhubai, Sant Banka Mahar, Sant Kanhopatra, Sant Bhagu, Sant Soyarabai, Sant Nirmala, Sant Sadna, Sant Satyakam Jabali, and Sant Karmamelam. The state is also popular as the birth place of several world famous saints like Meher Baba, Swami Shukadas Maharaj, Sai Baba of Shirdi, Swami Samarth, Maharaj Gajanan and Maharaj of shegaon. The tomb of Meher Baba located at Meherabad is a world pilgrimage center visited by thousands of pilgrims. Maharashtra also has the distinction of most number of devotees thronging the state. Bhagubai and Namdev Mahar from Kharagpur are the dedicated devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba. Shirdi is a popular Shrine in Maharashtra and is also the second richest temple in the country after Tirupathi Balaji Shrine in Andhra Pradesh.

Some of the popular all time Saints from Maharashtra are listed below:

Dnyaneshwar
Tukaram
Namdev
Sant Gora Kumbhar
Sant Rohidas
Samarth Ramdas
Sant Narhari Sonar
Chokhamela
Savta Mali
Bhakta Goma Bai
Sant Banka Mahar
Sant Bhagu
Sant Damaji Pant
Sant Janabai
Sant Kanhopatra
Sant Karmamelam
Sant Nirmala
Sant Sadna
Sant Sakhubai
Sant Satyakam Jabali
Sant Soyarabai
Sant Sena Nhavi
Sant Eknath

Answer 2

Below are the four great saints of Maharashtra who participated in the bhakti movement.

1. Nam Dev

2. Tuka Ram

3. Ram Dass

4. Bahina Bai

After the Bhakti movement, certain changes took place and for this  the society were also effected. The Saints Subordinated the importance of the rights and ceremonies first. After that they imroved the pilgrimages and fasts, and of learning and contemplation to the higher excellence for the love and faith for God. It