Saints of Maharashtra
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Description
Softcover
- Publisher : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (December 29, 2022)
- Dimensions : 22cm x 15cm x 0,23 cm
- Author: Savitribai Khanolkar
- Language: English
About the Book: The author has dealt with the sainthood of the 20 and odd Mahatmas of Maharashtra in an extremely sensitive and perceptive manner. The saints are Sant Jnaneshwar, Sant Namadev, Sant Janabai, Sawata Mali, Chokhamela, Narhari Sonar, Gora Kumbhar, Raka Kumbhar, Santaji Pawar, Sant Janajasawanta, Jagamitra Naga, Sena Nhavi, Kanhopatra, Bhanudas, Janardana Swami, Sant Eknath, Mankoji Bodhale, Sant Tukaram, Sant Ramadasa, Latib Shah and Shaikh Mohammad Niloba and other disciples of Tukaram.
Almost every saint of Maharashtra appears in this book. It is evident that the author has referred to all available material on these saints and, being an ardent devotee herself, is able to empathise with each of them. Each account has a dramatic beginning and the interest is sustained throughout by means of apt dialogue and description.