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Where was Sant Surdas from?
Where was Sant Surdas from?
- Braj area (correct)
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Delhi
In which language did Surdas compose his works?
In which language did Surdas compose his works?
- Urdu
- Tamil
- Braj language (correct)
- Sanskrit
At what age did Surdas leave home?
At what age did Surdas leave home?
- 16
- 10
- 6 (correct)
- 13
Who accepted Surdas as his disciple?
Who accepted Surdas as his disciple?
What did Surdas memorize from his teacher?
What did Surdas memorize from his teacher?
What aspect of Krishna's life did Surdas focus on in his poetry?
What aspect of Krishna's life did Surdas focus on in his poetry?
What was the greatest marvel in Surdas's literature?
What was the greatest marvel in Surdas's literature?
What is the primary theme of the love portrayed between Radha and Krishna?
What is the primary theme of the love portrayed between Radha and Krishna?
Which work is considered the 'Oceanic work' of the author?
Which work is considered the 'Oceanic work' of the author?
What is the Sur-Saravali based on?
What is the Sur-Saravali based on?
What is the Sahitya-Lahiri primarily a compilation of?
What is the Sahitya-Lahiri primarily a compilation of?
How many verses was the Sur Saravali originally supposed to have?
How many verses was the Sur Saravali originally supposed to have?
What is the Sur-Sagar primarily about?
What is the Sur-Sagar primarily about?
What is the significance of the author's work, apart from being great narrative poetry?
What is the significance of the author's work, apart from being great narrative poetry?
What is the Sur-Sagar referred to as?
What is the Sur-Sagar referred to as?
Flashcards
Where was Sant Surdas from?
Where was Sant Surdas from?
A region in northern India, often associated with the Hindu deity Krishna.
What language did Surdas compose his works in?
What language did Surdas compose his works in?
A language derived from Sanskrit and spoken in the Braj region.
At what age did Surdas leave home?
At what age did Surdas leave home?
A significant age in a person's life, often associated with leaving family to pursue spiritual goals.
Who accepted Surdas as his disciple?
Who accepted Surdas as his disciple?
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What did Surdas memorize from his teacher?
What did Surdas memorize from his teacher?
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What aspect of Krishna's life did Surdas focus on?
What aspect of Krishna's life did Surdas focus on?
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What was the greatest marvel in Surdas's literature?
What was the greatest marvel in Surdas's literature?
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What is the primary theme of love portrayed between Radha and Krishna?
What is the primary theme of love portrayed between Radha and Krishna?
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Which work is considered the 'Oceanic work' of the author?
Which work is considered the 'Oceanic work' of the author?
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What is the Sur-Saravali based on?
What is the Sur-Saravali based on?
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What is the Sahitya-Lahiri primarily compilation of?
What is the Sahitya-Lahiri primarily compilation of?
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How many verses was the Sur Saravali originally supposed to have?
How many verses was the Sur Saravali originally supposed to have?
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What is the Sur-Sagar primarily about?
What is the Sur-Sagar primarily about?
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What is the significance of the author's work apart from being great narrative poetry?
What is the significance of the author's work apart from being great narrative poetry?
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What is the Sur-Sagar referred to as?
What is the Sur-Sagar referred to as?
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Study Notes
Life of Sant Surdas
- Sant Surdas was from a region in India (no specific location mentioned)
- He composed his works in Braj Bhasha, a language of the Indian subcontinent
- Surdas left home at a young age, specifically at 6 years old
- He was accepted as a disciple by Vallabhacharya, a prominent saint
Literary Works
- Surdas memorized the Srimad Bhagavata Purana from his teacher Vallabhacharya
- His poetry focuses on the Bhakti aspect of Krishna's life, specifically the romantic and devotional aspects
- The greatest marvel in Surdas's literature is his depiction of the divine love between Radha and Krishna
- The primary theme of the love portrayed between Radha and Krishna is the intensity of their passion and longing
Notable Works
- The Sur-Saravali is considered the 'Oceanic work' of the author
- It is based on the teachings of Vallabhacharya and the Srimad Bhagavata Purana
- The Sahitya-Lahiri is primarily a compilation of Surdas's poetry
- The Sur Saravali was originally supposed to have 100,000 verses
- The Sur-Sagar is primarily about the life of Krishna, focusing on his divine love and childhood
- The significance of Surdas's work lies in its ability to convey the essence of Bhakti, apart from being great narrative poetry
- The Sur-Sagar is referred to as the 'Ocean of Poetry'
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Test your knowledge of the life and works of Sant Surdas, the blind medieval poet-singer of Braj. Dive into the world of his compositions in the Braj language and explore his connection to Lord Krishna. Unravel the enigmatic life of this renowned figure from Indian literature.
