Madhavdev biography of abraham
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Madhavdev
Indian writer
Madhavdev (1489–1596) is an important preceptor of the Ekasarana Dharma known for his loyalty to his guru, Srimanta Sankardev as well as his artistic brilliance.[1] Initially a shakta worshipper, he was converted to Ekasarana Dharma by Sankardev and became his most prominent disciple.
Madhavdev biography of abraham
He became the religious as well as artistic successor of Sankardeva after the latter's death in 1568. He is known particularly for his book of hymns, the Naam Ghosa,[2] as well as a large selection of songs called Borgeets.[3]
Biography
Early life in adversity
Madhavdev was born in May 1489 at Baligrama in Lakhimpur District of Assam to Govindagiri Bhuyan and Manorama.[4] Govindagiri was a descendant of Hari Bhuyan one of the Bhuyan's who accompanied Candivara (Sankardev's forefather) in the 14th century as part of an exchange between Dharmanarayana of Gauda and Durlabhnarayan of Kamarupa-Kamata.
Govindagiri became a Majinde