INTRODUCTION :
Janabai was a Hindu poet. She was born during 13th century. Janabai was born in Maharashtra. LIFE At a younger age, she went to Pandharpur along with her family. And she worked as a maid in the family of the famous poet Namdev. Her employers were very good and religious minded people. They have treated her in a kind manner. Janabai has worked very peacefully with her employers. Janabai was a staunch devotee of Lord Vittal. She composed many good poems. Still some of her poems were preserved.
IMPORTANCE:
Though she has not attended formal education and belonged to a lower caste, she has written poems in a wonderful manner, and she has cultivated the bhakti towards the people on Lord Vittal. She preached the importance of worshiping Lord Vittal through her songs. She was a humble and a soft spoken lady, who was considered as a great saint by the people. She listened to the people’s problems, and sorted out it, by giving simple solutions for them. Mainly her advice is to chant the glory of god. According to her, if we sing in praise of the God, our problems will come to an end.
CONCLUSION :
Janabai is a great saint and a poet, who has devoted her life towards worshiping Lord Vittal, and singing in praise of him. She was an example for others, and she lived a very blessed life. After her death in 1350, she has reached the divine abode. Let us pray to her and be blessed. Let us chant her name with bhakti and live happily for ever.
“OM SREE JANABAI THAYE NAMAHA”
“VITTALA, VITTALA PANDURANGA VITTALA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
