Historical Period15c CE
16th c. CE (c. 1498-1547)
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Deities
Meera Bai — Krishna's Devotee and Bhakti Saint
Meera Bai — The Princess Poet-Saint of Mewar
Meera Bai — The Princess Poet-Saint of Mewar
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Mira Bai was born into a Rajput royal family of Mewar. According to legend, from childhood she was drawn to Krishna's image and rejected the life of a typical princess. Her mother-in-law tried various methods to break her devotion, including sending assassins, which Mira turned into encounters with Krishna.
Mira Bai's bhakti was radical for her time:
| Song | Theme |
|---|---|
| Mere To Giridhar Gopal | Krishna as her only love |
| Jo Tum To Priyatama | Total surrender |
| Kunjan Nayan Mura | Krishna's beauty |
| Raas Leela | Divine dance |
Mira Bai's songs are still sung in:
