But Surdas, Mirabai and Tulsidas worshiped gods with attributes (Saguna) with form, hence referred to as Bhaktas. This group would be critical of idolatry, and beliefs in icons and legends and hence referred to as Sants. The poets focused in this book are Ravidas, Kabir, Nanak, Surdas, Mirabai and Tulsidas.Ī brief summary of the book is as follows: The work of Ravidas, Kabir and Nanak worship of god without attributes (Nirguna) and without form. They speak of the trials of life in society, pains and exaltation of love. Their poems were religious and Hindu in context but universal in theme. The compositions of Surdas, and Tulsidas form the basis for many dramatic performances that attract thousands of people every year.
A devotee in a temple or school child can recite the poetry of Mirabai, Nanak, Tulsidas or Kabir Das. Over the last 450 years, these poet-saints have been immortalized by singing bards, religious communities and the Bollywood film industry improvising their works and life. This book is a discussion of the life, legends and the spiritual work of six saints/poets in medieval India.
Music and worship in the lives of six Indian saints
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