Sant Tukaram, also known as Tukoba or Tukobaraya was a 17th century Hindu sage who was also a famous Marathi poet. Best known for his Marathi devotional poem – Abhanga (meaning ‘uninterrupted’), Tukaram was born in 1608 in a village near Pune, in the current day state of Maharashtra, India.
Hinduism
Ramchartimanas
‘Ramchartimanas’ can be translated as ‘a divine lake of the deeds of Rama’. This poem is considered a masterpiece of medieval Hindu literature and is known for its powerful influence on modern-day Hinduism, especially in the northern regions of India.
The Evolution of Vishnu
Vishnu is a major deity in contemporary Hinduism. However, during the vedic period (> 2000 years ago), Vishnu was not a prominent God. Some hymns in the Rig Veda associated Vishnu with the sun. It is not until the time when two great epics – Mahabharata & Ramayana – are composed we find Vishnu being referenced to as a popular deity.
Vaishnavism
Vaishnavism refers to worship of Vishnu. A devotee of Vishnu is a Vaishnava. In general, Vaishnavas regard Vishnu to be […]
Shaivism
Shaivism means worship of Shiva. It refers to practices of various Shiva worshiping groups including Shaiva-siddhanta, Lingayats, Kashmiri Shaivas etc. […]