Bahinabai/ Bahini
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Author
Bahinabai/ Bahini
Location
Devgav, Maharashtra
Dates
Unknown-1700
Biography
Bahinabai was born into a family of peasants and was married off at a young age. She was a religious woman who worshipped Lord Pandurang as well as his low caste worshipper and saint, Tukaram. Bahinabai wrote poems in the praise of Pandurang. She did not limit her poetry to praising God but also wrote poems on her daily life.
Works
Atmanivedan, Niryanpar, Manahpar, Bhaktipar Abhanga, Sadgurunchi Thoravi, Bodhapar Abhanga, Anantapar Abhanga, Santanvarpar Abhanga, Nivruttipar Abhanga, NirgunaparAbhanga, Dnyanapar Abhanga, Namamahatamyapar Abhanga, Brahmakarmapar Abhanga, Pandharimahatmyapar Abhanga, Pundalikmahatmyapar Abhanga, Pativratapar Abhanga.
Genres
Poetry (Abhangas), Autobiography
Bibliography
Abott, E. Justin. The Poet Saints of Maharashtra, Bahinabai : A translation of her Autobiography and Verses. Scottish Mission Industries, 1920; Feldaus, Anne. “Bahina Bai: Wife and Saint.” Journal of the American Academy of Religion, vol. 50, No. 4, 1982.
