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Which deity was Surdas known for praising in his works?
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?
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)?
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?
What language were most of Surdas' poems written in?
What is Surdas believed to have been from birth?
What is Surdas believed to have been from birth?
सूरदास की जन्म तिथि के बारे में विद्वानों के बीच क्या मत है?
सूरदास की जन्म तिथि के बारे में विद्वानों के बीच क्या मत है?
सूर सागर (सूर का सागर) किसके द्वारा परंपरागत रूप से सूरदास को समर्पित माना जाता है?
सूर सागर (सूर का सागर) किसके द्वारा परंपरागत रूप से सूरदास को समर्पित माना जाता है?
किन अष्टचाप कवियों में सूरदास को प्रमुख माना जाता है?
किन अष्टचाप कवियों में सूरदास को प्रमुख माना जाता है?
किस ग्रंथ का लेखक सूरदास के नाम पर लिखे गए कविताएँ भी शामिल हैं?
किस ग्रंथ का लेखक सूरदास के नाम पर लिखे गए कविताएँ भी शामिल हैं?
सूरदास की जयंती कैसे मनाई जाती है?
सूरदास की जयंती कैसे मनाई जाती है?
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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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