Surdas

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Which deity was Surdas known for praising in his works?

  • Krishna (correct)
  • Vishnu
  • Shiva
  • Brahma

Who is believed to have selected Surdas as one of the eight poets to spread the glory of Krishna?

  • Vallabha
  • Vitthalanatha (correct)
  • Kabir
  • Tulsidas

What is the traditional attribution of the book Sur Sagar (Sur's Ocean)?

  • Vallabha
  • Tulsidas
  • Surdas (correct)
  • Vitthalanatha

What language were most of Surdas' poems written in?

<p>Braj (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Surdas believed to have been from birth?

<p>Blind (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

सूरदास की जन्म तिथि के बारे में विद्वानों के बीच क्या मत है?

<p>1478 में (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

सूर सागर (सूर का सागर) किसके द्वारा परंपरागत रूप से सूरदास को समर्पित माना जाता है?

<p>गोपियों के नाम पर लिखी गई कविताएँ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

किन अष्टचाप कवियों में सूरदास को प्रमुख माना जाता है?

<p>सूरदास को (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

किस ग्रंथ का लेखक सूरदास के नाम पर लिखे गए कविताएँ भी शामिल हैं?

<p>सूर सागर (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

सूरदास की जयंती कैसे मनाई जाती है?

<p>सूरदास जयंती (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Surdas

  • Surdas was known for praising Lord Krishna in his works.
  • Valmiki is believed to have selected Surdas as one of the eight poets to spread the glory of Krishna.
  • The book Sur Sagar (Sur's Ocean) is traditionally attributed to Surdas.
  • Most of Surdas' poems were written in Braj Bhasha (a dialect of Hindi).
  • Surdas is believed to have been blind from birth.
  • Scholars disagree on the exact date of Surdas’ birthday but it is generally accepted to be sometime during the 15th or 16th century.
  • Sur Sagar is traditionally attributed to Surdas.
  • Surdas is considered a prominent member of the group of eight poets known as Ashtachhap, all of whom contributed to the Bhakti movement.
  • The "Padmavat" by Malik Muhammad Jayasi includes poems attributed to Surdas.
  • Surdas Jayanti is celebrated with recitals of his poems, devotional songs, and religious ceremonies.

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