Saint-Poets of Maharashtra
By Sant Chokhamela, a Marathi Saint Poet
The Abhang – Abhir Gulal
Saint-poet Chokhamela (चोखामेळा), a 14th-century saint from Maharashtra, is known for his deep devotion to Lord Vitthal despite the social hardships he faced. He belonged to what was, in those days, considered as one of the lowest untouchable casts viz....
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The Abhang – Anandace Dohi
This beautiful Abhang by the 17th-century Marathi saint-poet Sant Tukaram Maharaj describes the state of spiritual ecstasy and the non-dual experience of bliss. Click here to listen Verse 1 आनंदाचे डोही आनंदतरंग ।आनंदचि अंग आनंदाचे ॥१॥ Ānandāce dohī ānandataraṅga |Ānandaci...
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Komal Vacha De Re Ram
‘Komal Vacha De Re Ram’ is an earnest prayer by Samarth Ramadas Swami, a 17 th century Marathi saint, to the Lord Ram. He has written it in the format of ‘Chaupadi’ – a four-stanza poetic form. While much of...
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The Abhang – Amruthani Goed
The Abhang – Amruthani Goed, by Sant Namdeo, a revered Marathi saint-poet, describes that chanting God’s name is the highest spiritual practice. Click here to listen Verse 1 अमृताहूनि गोड नाम तुझें देवा ।मन माझें केशवा कां बा न घे...
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The Abhang – Namacha Gajar
The Abhang – Namacha Gajar, by Sant Namdeo is a celebration of the power and glory of the Divine Name (Nāma). It describes a deeply devotional vision where chanting God’s name becomes the highest spiritual practice. Click here to listen...
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Maruti Stotra – Bhimrupi Maharudra
Maruti Stotra – Bhimrupi Maharudra, composed by Samarath Ramdas is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This stotra glorifies immense strength, devotion and divine nature. Click here to listen Verse 1 भीमरूपी महारुद्रा वज्रहनुमान मारुती । वनारी अंजनीसुता...
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