Tracing the vaishnava strain in the bhajans of mirabai

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Tracing the vaishnava strain in the bhajans of mirabai

Year : 2018

Publisher : IUP Publications#53,Nagarjuna Hills,Panjagutta, Hyderabad500 082info@iupindia.in

Source Title : IUP Journal of English Studies

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Abstract

The Bhakti Movement of India was enlightened by the involvement of many canonical luminaries, whose mission and vision not only helped the movement encompass the diverse Indian culture, but also strengthened the core aspect of the philosophy of the country. Among those great luminaries, Mirabai is considered to be the best-known and the most cherished. Her bhajans (devotional songs) are powerful enough to inaugurate a new trend in the way of worshipping the Supreme Lord. They are celebrated worldwide for their soothing melody, charming tune, and passionate expression of her complete devotion to Lord Krishna. In fact, through her bhajans, Mirabai gives an important message: it is pure devotion to the Lord that will bring relief to the jivas (beings) by transposing them from this world of finite to the realm of infinite.