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Tukaram was a devotee of Vithoba (Vitthala), an avatar of God Vishnu, synchronous with Krishna but with regional style and features. Tukaram's literary works, along with those of sants Dnyandev, Namdev and Eknath, states Mohan Lal, are credited to have propelled Varkari tradition into pan-Indian Bhakti literature.
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Tukaram was a 17th century Marathi poet and saint who composed devotional songs, Abhanga, to Vithoba, an avatar of Vishnu. He faced many tragedies in his life, but achieved spiritual enlightenment and miraculous powers. He was killed by Brahmin priests in 1649.
Tukārām was a Marathi poet who is often considered to be the greatest writer in the language. His abhaṅgas, or “unbroken” hymns, are among the most famous Indian poems. The son of a shopkeeper, Tukārām was orphaned in childhood. Failing in business and family life, he renounced the world and became.
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Sant Tukaram (तुकाराम) (c.1608 – c.1650), also Shri Tukaram, and colloquially referred to as "Tuka" (तुका), was a seventeenth century Marathi poet Sant of India, related to the Bhakti movement of Maharashtra. Tukaram was a devotee of Vitthal (a form of Lord Krishna ), the supreme God in Vaishnavism.
Learn about the early life and spiritual journey of Tukaram Maharaj, a seventeenth-century Varkari poet-saint from Maharashtra, India. Read how he faced hardships, sought God's grace, and composed devotional songs that inspire seekers to this day.
Jan 16, 2023 · Learn about the life, works, and miracles of Sant Tukaram Maharaj, one of the greatest saint poets of Maharashtra. He wrote many Abhangas, criticized superstitions and caste system, and was a spiritual teacher of Shivaji Maharaj.
Mar 9, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Tukaram Maharaj, who composed over 4,500 abhangs in the 17th century. His poetry is still popular among devotees of Lord Vitthal and reflects his devotion, love, and morality.
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