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Sant Tukaram was a 17th-century Marathi saint-poet of India who had a leading position in the Bhakti movement of Maharashtra. Saint Tukaram finds a place among those saints of India who, through their untiring efforts, infused devotion and power within the masses.
Lord Vitthal in Tukaram Vaishnavism is considered a form of Lord Krishna. He was an exclusive devotee. Saint Tukaram Ji spent his whole life awakening the light of devotion. Different colours of devotion are seen. Even today, his works have a relevant place in life and are going to pave the way for the welfare of society.
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Sant Tukaram compositionsWhy have you forgotten the immense wealth? Listen to Ram Ram, cow father Remitra.All the kings say that you are theirs. when time could not find the determination.All the business of illusion, false mind. Tajo Abhiman Bhajo Govinda.Raikan of Rana Rankbhikhari Dongar Parvat. God should tell you.
Life of Saint TukaramSaint Tukaram was born in Dehu; he lost his wife Rakhumbai and a son in the famine of 1629. His second wife was Jijabai. After the deaths of his first wife and son, Tukaram began to lose interest in household life, but he did not completely abandon his family. The work he did greatly influenced society.
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Teachings of Saint TukaramTukaram spent most of his time in contemplation and study of the works of the famous saints Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, and Eknath. It is said that he received spiritual guidance from his guru, Raghav Chaitanya, in a dream. According to another version, Lord Vitthal himself appeared to him in a dream and inspired Tukaram to write devotional compositions. He made his creations the basis for ending the superstitions and evil practises going on in society. He composed many compositions on Bhakti. The credit for Abhang Kavya goes to him, and he tried to connect public life with devotion in his literature. Despite facing all kinds of opposition, he did not stop the auspicious works of life. While walking on the path of devotion, the only aim of his life was to continue doing beneficial works for the people.
