write about these personalities and their work in your own words about varkari movement
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Answer:
A famous abhang of Jnaneshwar needs to be quoted in this context. "Kanada Vitthalu Karnataku / yene maza lavayila vedhu" meaning "Kannada Lord Vitthala of Karnataka is drawing me towards him". Literally millions of people are drawn by the idol of Vitthala whose abode is in Pandharpur (in Southern Maharashtra) since centuries. The custom of Varkari has grown around Pandharpur.
Explanation:
- A Varkari is a strict vegetarian
- · wears a mala or rosary of Tulasi beads, round his neck.
- · Though a devotee of Vitthal, a Varkari is no recluse. He will have his family and vocation.
- · But he will follow all the rules of a pious life, visit Pandharpur every year, preferably in the month of Ashadh (rainy season) with his family and friends.
- · Varkaris usually move in groups, irrespective of caste and creed, performing bhajans and singing songs of saints, associated with Vitthal and Pandhari (short form of Pandharpur).
- · "Pundalika Varada Panduranga Hari Vitthal!" is the ecstatic exclamation in between songs.
- · Fasting on ekadashi (Twice in a month),
- · brahmacharya (self-restraint) during student life,
Answer:
A famous abhang of Jnaneshwar needs to be quoted in this context. "Kanada Vitthalu Karnataku / yene maza lavayila vedhu" meaning "Kannada Lord Vitthala of Karnataka is drawing me towards him". Literally millions of people are drawn by the idol of Vitthala whose abode is in Pandharpur (in Southern Maharashtra) since centuries. The custom of Varkari has grown around Pandharpur.