Did Mirabai meet Akbar?
Meerabai’s fame spread far and wide – so much so Emperor Akbar also went to meet her in disguise. In 1557, while singing for Krishna at the temple in Dwarka (Gujarat) in extreme divine ecstasy, Meera, as they believe, got merged with the idol of her deity.
What happened to Mirabai?
These hymns are commonly known as bhajans, and are popular across India. Hindu temples, such as in Chittorgarh fort, are dedicated to Mirabai’s memory….
| Mirabai | |
|---|---|
| Died | c. 1547 (aged 48–49) Dwarka, Gujarat Sultanate (present-day Gujarat, India) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Spouse | Bhojraj Singh Sisodia ( m. 1516; died 1521) |
What is the relation between Maharana Pratap and Meera?
As we know, Meera Bai happens to be the widow of Pratap’s father Rana Uday Singh’s (Shakti Anand) brother. Even though the lady would have stayed away from her family, she would have had a great influence on Pratap and his mother Jaywantabai (Rajshree Thakur).
When was Akbar born?
October 15, 1542
Akbar/Date of birth
Akbar, in full Abū al-Fatḥ Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Akbar, (born October 15?, 1542, Umarkot [now in Sindh province, Pakistan]—died c. October 25, 1605, Agra, India), the greatest of the Mughal emperors of India.
Did Meera Bai meet Krishna?
Meera looked back and found her lover Sri Krishna and seeing Krishna near her, Meera could not believe and she fell unconscious in Krishna’s lap. It is said that after this, Krishna said in Meera’s ear- ‘My dear Meera, your life has ended with mortal relatives.
Is Meera Bai still alive?
Deceased
Mirabai/Living or Deceased
Why did Akbar place a diamond necklace at Mirabai’s feet?
Akbar and Tansen were deeply moved by Mirabai’s beautiful voice and her soulful prayers to God. To show his gratitude, Akbar placed a diamond necklace at the feet of Mirabai’s little statue of Lord Krishna. Those who were present were amazed at the mendicant’s gesture.
Why did Akbar want to see Meerabai?
Akbar always appreciated others’ good qualities. In the course of time, he came to hear about Meerabai, the great devotee of Lord Krishna. The bhajans that she sang became known throughout the length and breadth of India. Akbar decided to go and see her for himself. At first, it seemed impossible for the Emperor to fulfil his wish.
Who was Mirabai and what did she do?
MiraBai (1498 – 1547) was a Rajput princess who lived in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. She was a devout follower of Lord Krishna. MiraBai was one of the foremost exponents of the Prema Bhakti (Divine Love) and an inspired poetess.
What kind of Love did Mirabai have for Krishna?
She was a devout follower of Lord Krishna. MiraBai was one of the foremost exponents of the Prema Bhakti (Divine Love) and an inspired poetess. She sang in vraja-bhasha, sometimes mixed with rajasthani, in praise of Giridhara Gopala (Shri Krishna), her lord for whom she developed in her heart the most intense love and devotion.