Historical Period15c CE
16th c. CE (c. 1498-1547)
3000 BCELate MedievalPresent
Sacred Facts · At a Glance
Mantra
Hare Krishna Hare Ram" || "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
- Gender
- male
Primary Scriptures
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Mira Bai's Life
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.
Her Devotion
Mira Bai's bhakti was radical for her time:
- Composed in the local Rajasthani language
- Sang and danced in temple courtyards
- Rejected royal status for the life of a saint
- Taught that devotion transcends caste and gender
Famous Padavali (Songs)
| 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 |
Legacy
Mira Bai's songs are still sung in:
- Rajasthan: In villages and temples
- Gujarat: At Dwarka temples
- Uttar Pradesh: At Braj temples
- Maharashtra: In Marathi bhajan traditions
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraHare Krishna Hare Ram" || "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
🎊 Festivals
Sources & provenance
🎓 2 Scholarly
- 🎓Scholarly sourceMira Bai's Padavali
- 🎓Scholarly sourceMira Charitra