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Abbot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"165\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 cm x 11.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 260 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788170304982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eThe stories of the Maratha saints are treasures that provide moral and spiritual lessons, portraying God-fearing, righteous individuals who sought to honor the divine and serve their communities. This book focuses on \u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eBhanudas\u003c\/strong\u003e, the great-grandfather of the revered saint \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eEknath\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born in 1448, Bhanudas was a devout devotee of Lord \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eVithoba\u003c\/strong\u003e in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, and emphasized the moral character of God as impartial, both a savior and a nurturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eBhanudas' life story is a reflection of devotion and Vedantic philosophy, with a focus on the necessity of a clean and righteous life. His experiences, including his journey to return the stolen image of Vithoba, are chronicled here with respect to the cultural and spiritual context of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eThis book offers both the original Marathi text and its English translation, providing a valuable resource for those seeking to learn about the rich heritage of Maratha saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eJustin E. Abbot, a dedicated scholar of Maratha history, presents these stories with a deep sense of respect and affection. Recognizing the scarcity of these narratives in English, Abbot sought to make these invaluable tales accessible to a wider audience. His translation from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eMahipati’s Bhaktivijaya\u003c\/strong\u003e aims to preserve the authenticity of the stories while making them comprehensible to English-speaking readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eAbbot acknowledges the difficulty of translating these stories without direct access to native Marathi scholars, but his passion and dedication to this cause are evident throughout the work. By sharing these translations, Abbot hopes to preserve the teachings of the Maratha saints for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eThe book also delves into the rich tradition of the original sources that narrate the lives of Maratha saints, particularly \u003cstrong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eMahipati\u003c\/strong\u003e, who meticulously recorded the stories of saints like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eBhanudas\u003c\/strong\u003e. These sources, whether written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eVitthal Kavi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eKeiavswami\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eMahipati\u003c\/strong\u003e himself, form the backbone of the saints' historical accounts. Abbot’s translation brings together these original writings, providing a comprehensive understanding of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eBhanudas\u003c\/strong\u003e and his influence on Maratha spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eBy examining the interrelations between these sources and their historical context, the reader is invited to appreciate the enduring legacy of Bhanudas and other Maratha saints. Abbot’s work is a labor of love, with the aim of preserving and sharing the moral and spiritual lessons embedded in these centuries-old stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003eThis book is an essential read for anyone interested in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003eMaratha saints\u003c\/strong\u003e, their influence on \u003cstrong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003eMaharashtra's culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003espiritual philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e they espoused. It serves as a bridge between ancient Marathi literature and modern-day readers, making the lives and teachings of these saints accessible to all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49948884205872,"sku":"DRG.ShriSatguruPub_9788170304982","price":510.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/shri-satguru-publications-book-default-title-bhanudas-the-poet-saint-of-maharrashtra-translation-from-the-bhaktivijaya-monumenta-indica-series-no-7-41315171369264.webp?v=1775949862","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/bhanudas-the-poet-saint-of-maharrashtra-translation-from-the-bhaktivijaya-monumenta-indica-series-no-7","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}