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कृष्ण करो जजमान॥ प्रभु तुम॥ध्रु०॥ जाकी किरत बेद बखानत। सांखी देत पुरान॥ प्रभु०२॥ मोर मुकुट पीतांबर सोभत। कुंडल झळकत कान॥ प्रभु०३॥ मीराके प्रभू गिरिधर नागर। दे दरशनको दान॥ प्रभु०४॥
इति
The Poet
मीराबाई
Mirabai
1498 · 1546
In the vast tradition of Indian devotional literature, Mirabai stands as an absolute force of fearless independence. Born around 1498 into a royal Rajput family in Rajasthan, she rejected every expectation placed upon a woman of her aristocratic stature. Following the death of her husband, she refused to commit Sati, refused to mourn according to courtly protocol, and instead declared herself eternally married to Lord Krishna. Her entire life became an act of spiritual rebellion against feudal patriarchy. She left the palace, mingled with the lower castes, accepted the leather-worker Ravidas as her guru, and composed ecstatic, deeply personal poetry (bhajans) that mapped the fierce agony and joy of divine love. According to enduring historical memory, she survived multiple assassination attempts by her furious in-laws before leaving Mewar entirely. Five centuries later, her voice remains universally alive. Her songs are sung in temples, villages, and classical concerts across the subcontinent. She did not merely write Bhakti poetry; she weaponized devotion to achieve total personal liberation.
Paired Painting
Maharana Sangram Singh II on Horseback
This exquisite miniature painting pays homage to Maharana Sangram Singh II, a visionary ruler who guided Mewar through an era of cultural efflorescence and political resilience. Enveloped by a glowing nimbus that symbolizes divine sovereignty, the Maharana sits regally upon a proud, dark stallion, his gaze fixed forward with unwavering resolve. An attendant walks alongside, holding a flywhisk with devoted care, grounding the celestial presence of the ruler in the tactile reality of courtly service. Every detail, from the intricate patterns of the royal garments to the fierce spirit of the charger, reflects the transcendent artistry of Mewar painters, who sought to immortalize not just the likeness, but the very soul and dharma of their sovereign.
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