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The Life and Teaching of Tukaram
The Life and Teaching of Tukaram by J. Nelson Fraser is a comprehensive biography of the famous Indian saint and poet Tukaram. The book explores the life and teachings of Tukaram, who lived in the 17th century in Maharashtra, India. Tukaram was a devotee of Lord Vitthala, and his poetry and teachings were deeply rooted in the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotion to God as the path to salvation.The book begins by providing a historical context of Tukaram's life and times, including the political and social climate of Maharashtra during the 17th century. It then delves into Tukaram's life, tracing his early years, his spiritual awakening, and his journey as a poet and saint. The book also explores Tukaram's relationship with his wife and family, as well as his interactions with other saints and spiritual leaders of his time.The second half of the book focuses on Tukaram's teachings, which are presented through his poetry and hymns. The author provides a detailed analysis of Tukaram's spiritual philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of devotion, humility, and surrender to God. The book also explores Tukaram's views on social issues such as caste, gender, and poverty, and how his teachings continue to inspire people today.Overall, The Life and Teaching of Tukaram is an insightful and engaging biography of one of India's most revered saints and poets. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into Tukaram's life and times, as well as his spiritual teachings, which continue to resonate with people across the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Book Details
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: Sep 10th, 2010
- Pages: 376
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 6.00in - 9.02in - 1.00in - 1.59lb
- EAN: 9781163412817
- Categories: • General