Tukaram

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1. When was Tukaram born?Circa 1608
2. Where was Tukaram born?Dehu, Maharashtra, India
3. What is the associated tradition?Varkari tradition, a devotional sect of Hinduism centered on Lord Vitthal
4. What is the estimated number of abhangas?Over 4,000
5. Who was Tukaram?Tukaram was a 17th-century Marathi poet-saint from Dehu, Maharashtra, known for his many abhangas that celebrated kindness, sharing, and devotion.
6. Why did Tukaram write his poems in simple Marathi?He wrote in simple Marathi so that everyday people, like farmers and moneylenders, could easily understand and feel the messages about love, humility, and fairness.

Bhakti Movement: A medieval Indian socio-religious movement that emphasized intense personal devotion to a deity, often transcending caste and ritualistic barriers.
Abhangas: A form of devotional poetry and music, characterized by lyrical beauty and spiritual depth, central to the Varkari tradition.
Varkari Tradition: A devotional tradition in Maharashtra, India, focused on the worship of Lord Vitthal, known for its egalitarianism and emphasis on pilgrimage and devotional singing.
Sahaj Devotion: A concept emphasizing natural, spontaneous, and unforced devotion, integrated into everyday life and actions, rather than through rigid rituals.