Mirabai

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Mirabai born?Circa 1498
2. Where was Mirabai born?Merta, Rajasthan, India
3. Who was Mirabai?Mirabai was a 16th‑century princess from Rajasthan who loved Lord Krishna very deeply. She wrote many devotional songs to share her feelings.
4. Why did Mirabai sing and dance in public?She felt a strong love for Krishna and wanted to express that love to everyone. Singing and dancing helped her share her devotion, even though it was unusual for a princess.

Bhakti Movement: A medieval Indian religious movement emphasizing ecstatic devotion and personal relationship with a chosen deity.
Madhurya Bhava: A spiritual sentiment of intense love and longing, often expressed as the relationship between a lover and the beloved.
Vernacular Literature: Literature written in the common language of the people, rather than in a formal or classical language.