Devotional

INTRODUCTION :Tulsidas (1532-1623), was a Hindu  saint and poet, was well known for his devotion to Lord Rama. He was born in a village in Uttar Pradesh. His birth name was Rambola. Tulsidas has written several popular works in Sanskrit and he was the author of the great epic Ramcharitmanas, a translation of Sanskrit Ramayana into Hindi language. Ramcharitmanas is considered as one of the finest works of Hindi literature. LIFE :Tulsidas lived in the city of Varanasi.  He was the founder of Lord Hanuman Temple in Varanasi. He ..

INTRODUCTION:  Swami Samarth (19th century AD) also known as Akkalkot Swami, was an Indian Saint and is worshipped by his devotees in  Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Sri Swami Samarth settled at Akkalkot village in Maharashtra, India. He stayed in Akkalkot for many years. His family details & place of birth is unknown. Sri Swami Samarth declared that he was originated from a holy tree. It is also believed that his original name was Narasimha Bhan, and that his native place was Srisailam, Andhra prad..

INTRODUCTION :Sripada Srivallabha was a spiritual guru of Hinduism, and he is regarded as the avatar of Lord Dattatreya. He was born in the year 1320, and lived in Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh.  LIFE :Sripada Srivallabha was born on Ganesh Chaturti. It is believed that Sripada Srivallabha is a 'Chiranjeevi' and he took 'Jalsamadhi' on 1351 in river Krishna near Raichur, Karnataka. It is believed that he still exists in divine form and blessing us. Once Sripada has regained the life of Sri Vallabhesh, and then he became a sincere devotee of Sripada Srivallabha. Sripada Sri..

INTRODUCTION : Ramananda (1400-1476) was a Vaishnava saint. He was born in Allahabad. He was the founder of the Ramanandi Sampradaya. LIFE :He was born in a Brahmin family. He lived in the holy city of Varanasi. Ramananda was known for composing his works in Hindi language. His writings are very simple and understandable by everyone. Ramananda studied under Raghavananda. He learnt all the vedas and sacred texts and grasped them immediately. He was well versed in all forms of art. He was talented in spiritual aspects of Hinduism. He was an intelligen..

INTRODUCTION :Sakhubai was the daughter of a poor couple in Pandharpur. She was born a few hundred years ago in Pandharpur. Her parents were very humble and straight forward in nature. They were very sincere devotees of Lord Panduranga. They always worship him with pure bhakti in their mind. LIFE :She was fully involved in a deep sense of devotion to God. At a very young age itself, she started doing puja in her home, and assisted her mother towards the daily house hold activities like cooking and maintaining the house. Sakhubai was a kind, and a good natured girl. Soon she was married t..

INTRODUCTION : Rishi Pulaha is the son of Lord Brahma, and is one among the ten Prajapatis, created by Lord Brahma. Pulaha was married to Kshama and Gati. His children are:- 1. Kardama 2. Kanakapeetha 3. Urvarivat 4. Peevari 5. Karmasreshtta 6. Vareeyaamsu 7. Sahishnu IMPORTANCE : Pulaha was the disciple of sage Sanandana and learned all the vedic subjects, and obtained great knowledge and wisdom through him. Pulaha was the guru to sage Gautama. Due to his severe penance on Lord Shiva, he has attained a place in Swarka Loka, the divine abode of L..

INTRODUCTION :Manik Prabhu was a Hindu saint and guru.  He is also regarded as an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. Shri Manik Prabhu composed several songs in various languages. He has interacted with the great saints like Shri Sai Baba, Shri Swami Samarth and Shri Bramhachaitanya on matters related to spirituality. LIFE : Manik Prabhu was born in a Brahmin family, on 1817 at Bidar district of Karnataka. It is believed that Lord Dattatreya has appeared to his parents in their dream, and told that he himself would take birth as their son on Datta Jayanti. Prabhu l..

INTRODUCTION :Namdev Maharaj (1270–1350), also known as Nam Dev,  was a great poet and saint from Maharashtra. His writings were also recognized by Sikhism. Namdev is a sincere devotee of lord Vitthal. LIFE :Namdev was born due to the devotion of his parents on Lord Vitthal, and their prayers were answered by the god. He was born at their old age. He got married and had one son. Namdev is considered as a holy man by other religious people also. It is believed that Namdev died at the age of eighty and at Pandharpur. He entirely devoted his life towards spread..

INTRODUCTION:Narasimha Saraswati (1378−1459) was an Indian saint and considered to be an avatar of Lord Dattatreya. His birth name was Narahari. His life history was written by Sri Saraswathi Gangadhar in his book Shri GuruCharitra. LIFE :Narasimha Saraswati was born in a Brahmin family in Maharashtra. Narasimha Saraswati was able to speak only during his Upanayanam (Thread ceremony). He started reciting the Vedas only after his Upanayanam. At a younger age itself, he was well versed in vedas and sacred texts of Hinduism. He went on a pilgrimage to Kashi at the age of ei..

INTRODUCTION : Viswakarma is the deity with creative power. According to the vedas, he is considered to be the divine architect of the entire universe. Viswakarma created five main Rishis for maintaining PEACE in the entire UNIVERSE. 1. Sanaga 2. Sanathana 3. Ahabhuna 4. Prathna 5. Suparna IMPORTANCE :Viswakarma is the creator of the chariots and weapons of the gods. He created the Vajrayudha for Lord Indra. Viswakarma is worshiped by all the Hindu people. The Viswakarma Puja is celebrated in all parts of Nepal and India on the month of Septem..