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 spreading the message of Lord Vitthal to the people, and asked them to constantly worship Lord Vitthal.
IMPORTANCE :
Namdev was a great poet and written various poems and sung in praise of Lord Vitthal. He along with his family, surrendered the lotus feet of Lord Vitthal. He never took food without worshipping Lord Vitthal, and daily performed puja to Lord Vitthal, and made his food offerings to him. He has done a lot of charitable activities. Even though he was not a rich man, but he provided food to the needy, and helped the down trodden people in a generous manner. Through his bhajans, he was attracted by a large crowd, which includes rich and poor people. He never differentiated between rich and poor, good and bad people, and according to him, all the people are the servants of Lord Vitthal, and if we surrender ourselves at his feet, we will get enlightenment, and can reach the divine place after our death.
CONCLUSION :
Saint Namdev was a true devotee of Lord Vitthal, and attained SALVATION after his death. Though now he is not with us, his devotion to god will never be forgotten by the people. He will be remembered for ever for his BHAKTI on Lord Vitthal. Let us worship this great holy saint and be blessed.
“OM SREE NAMDEV NAMAHA”
“JAI SREE VITTHAL MAHAPRABHU JAI”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
