Is Meera Bai an incarnation of Radha?
Meera Bai was one of the foremost exponents of the Prema Bhakti (Divine Love) and an inspired poetess. She is regarded as an incarnation of Radha.
What happened to Mira Bai?
In another version of these legends, she is asked by Vikram Singh to go drown herself, which she tries but she finds herself floating on water. In her last years, Meera lived in Dwarka or Vrindavan, where legends state she miraculously disappeared by merging into an idol of Krishna in 1547.
Where was Mira Bai born?
Kurki, India
Mirabai/Place of birth
What is the common theme of the bhajans written by Meera Bai?
the main theme of mirabai song was to spread love .
Who was meerabai in her previous birth?
It is said that Meera Bai was a follower of lord Krishna in a past life. Her name is said to be Lalita at that time. She was born again as Meera Bai in Kalyug. It is said that she did not get salvation from the cycle of births and deaths in her past life with Lord Krishna so she was born as Meera Bai again.
Who was Mira Bai husband?
Bhoj Rajm. 1516–1521
Mirabai/Husband
Mira Bai was married in 1516 to Bhoj Raj, crown prince of Mewar. Her husband died in 1521, probably of battle wounds, and thereafter she was the victim of much persecution and intrigue at the hands of her brother-in-law when he ascended the throne, and by his successor, Vikram Singh.
Why is Mirabai important to world history?
Mirabai, a 16th century Indian royal, is known more through legend than verifiable historic fact. Mirabai was known for her songs of devotion to Krishna and for forsaking traditional women’s roles to devote life to Krishna-worship. She was a Bhakti saint, poet and mystic, and also a Rani or princess.
How did Mirabai become so popular?
Mirabai wrote her songs in Rajasthani and Braj Bhasa languages, and they were translated into Hindi and Gujarati. Mirabai has become a cultural icon with her story used as a metaphor for women living life on their own terms, standing up for their rights in a patriarchal society hell-bent on putting them in a box.