24 Nov 2023 : PIB
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24-November -2023
1. PM participates in Sant Mirabai Janmotsav in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Topic: GS1 – Indian art and culture
Context:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Sant Mirabai Janmotsav in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- The event celebrated the 525th birth anniversary of Sant Mirabai.
- The Prime Minister released a commemorative stamp and coin in honor of Sant Mirabai.
Sant Mirabai Janmotsav:
Early life and background
- Born in Merta,Rajasthan, India, in 1498
- Daughter of Ratna Singh,a Rajput ruler
- Married to Bhoj Raj Singh,ruler of Mewar, in 1516
- Devout follower of Lord Krishna since childhood
Spiritual journey and devotion
- Dedicated her life to Krishna bhakti (devotion)
- Composed numerous devotional songs (bhajans) and poems (padas)
- Known for her passionate and unrestrained love for Krishna
- Faced opposition from her family and in-laws due to her unconventional devotion
- Faced numerous trials and tribulations,including accusations of poisoning her husband and being forced to drink poison
Legacy and impact
- Considered one of the greatest saints and poets of India
- Her bhajans are still widely sung and admired
- Embodied the spirit of bhakti,emphasizing the personal and intimate relationship between the devotee and the divine
- Her life and teachings continue to inspire people across the world
Additional points
- Renounced her royal life and embraced the life of a mendicant
- Traveled extensively,spreading her message of devotion and love
- Embraced the concept of nirguna bhakti,the worship of the formless aspect of Krishna
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1979229
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