Jan 22 Tip: Learn about the Indian Poet & Seer Mirabai

January 22 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Savor the poetry and wisdom of the great Indian poet and seer, Mirabai

http://www.poetseers.org/the-poetseers/mirabai/

Mirabai (Meera, Mira) – 15/16th Century devotional poet. Composed over 1,000 devotional bhajans expressing her love for Lord Krishna.

My Beloved dwells in my heart,
I have actually seen that Abode of Joy.
Mira’s Lord is Hari, the Indestructible.

- Mirabai

About – Mirabai

” Mirabai was a devotee of the high, higher, highest order. Among the saints of India, she is absolutely unparalleled. She composed many, many bhajans, which are prayerful songs to God. Each song Mirabai wrote expressed her inspiration, aspiration and sleepless self-giving. “

- Sri Chinmoy
From an early age Mirabai felt an irresistible attraction and devotion to Sri Krishna. As a young child she was given a doll of Krishna, which she worshipped as if it embodied the living presence of Krishna. Although people misunderstood her, she considered Krishna to be both her best friend, lover and husband. Swami Sivananda said of Mirabai

‘It is extremely difficult to find a parallel to this wonderful personality – Mira – a saint, a philosopher, a poet and a sage. She was a versatile genius and a magnanimous soul. Her life has a singular charm, with extraordinary beauty and marvel.‘