{"product_id":"shree-namdev-charitra-life-sant-namdev-marathi-biography","title":"Shree Namdev Charitra | The Life of Sant Namdev | Marathi Biography of Saint Namdev","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eसंत नामदेव — पंढरपूरच्या विठ्ठलाचे परमभक्त, वारकरी संप्रदायाचे आधारस्तंभ आणि मराठी भक्ती-साहित्याचे आद्य कवी. \"Shree Namdev Charitra\" हे पुस्तक याच थोर संताचे जीवनचरित्र सोप्या, ओघवत्या भाषेत उलगडून दाखवते. महाराष्ट्राच्या भक्ती परंपरेचा पाया घालणाऱ्या संत नामदेवांची कहाणी वाचकांना त्यांच्या श्रद्धेच्या आणि साधेपणाच्या मुळाशी घेऊन जाते.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis biography traces the life of Sant Namdev (traditionally dated c. 1270–1350), born in Narsi (present-day Hingoli district, Maharashtra) to a tailor family — his father Damasheti and mother Gonai. Soon after his birth the family settled in Pandharpur, home of the Vitthal (Vithoba) temple that would shape the rest of Namdev's life. The book follows his transformation from an ordinary devotee into one of the most influential voices of the Bhakti movement, alongside Sant Dnyaneshwar, with whom he is said to have travelled across India spreading devotional teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamdev's early life in Narsi and his family's move to Pandharpur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis deep devotion to Lord Vitthal and the beginnings of his spiritual awakening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanionship with Sant Dnyaneshwar and other saints of the Warkari tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis abhangs (devotional songs) — of the thousands attributed to him, historians consider roughly 600–700 to be authentically his\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis two-decade stay at Ghuman in Punjab's Gurdaspur district, and his influence beyond Maharashtra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inclusion of 61 of his hymns in the Guru Granth Sahib, compiled in 1604 — a rare honour making him one of the few non-Sikh Bhakti saints revered in Sikh scripture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis lasting legacy in the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage tradition, still followed by lakhs of Warkari devotees today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSant Namdev occupies a rare place in Indian spiritual history — a saint-poet whose devotional verses cross the boundaries of Maharashtra, Punjab, and beyond. For readers curious about the roots of the Bhakti movement, the Varkari tradition, or the shared spiritual heritage of Marathi and Sikh devotional literature, this charitra offers a clear, well-researched, and easy-to-read account.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Shree Namdev Charitra\" is written by Madhavrao Aapaji Mule, published by Varada Prakashan. Drawing on traditional Marathi hagiographical (charitra) sources and established accounts of the Warkari saints, Mule presents Sant Namdev's life in clear, accessible Marathi for the general reader. Varada Prakashan, established in 1974, has been a trusted publisher of Marathi history, biography, and spiritual literature for five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevotees of Vitthal-Vithoba and followers of the Warkari sampradaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in the Bhakti movement and Marathi saint-poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of Maharashtra's religious and literary history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive exam aspirants studying medieval Bhakti movement history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in the shared devotional heritage between Maharashtra and Punjab (Guru Granth Sahib connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and libraries seeking quality Marathi spiritual reading for the household\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eभाषा \/ Language: मराठी (Marathi)\u003cbr\u003eप्रकाशक \/ Publisher: वरदा प्रकाशन (Varada Prakashan)\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Biography \/ Devotional \u0026amp; Spiritual\u003cbr\u003ePrice: ₹250\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall to Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Shree Namdev Charitra\" आजच varadabooks.com वरून मागवा आणि संत नामदेवांच्या भक्तिमय जीवनप्रवासाचा अनुभव घ्या. Order your copy today and bring home a piece of Maharashtra's Bhakti heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShree Namdev Charitra — वारंवार विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न \/ FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eसंत नामदेव कोण होते? \/ Who was Sant Namdev?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eसंत नामदेव हे तेराव्या शतकातील मराठी संत-कवी आणि पंढरपूरच्या विठ्ठलाचे परमभक्त होते. Sant Namdev was a 13th-century Marathi saint-poet and devoted follower of Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur, considered one of the founders of the Warkari Bhakti tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eहे पुस्तक कोणासाठी आहे? \/ Who is this book for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eहे पुस्तक वारकरी भक्त, आध्यात्मिक वाचक आणि भक्ती चळवळीचा अभ्यास करणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांसाठी उपयुक्त आहे. It suits devotees, spiritual readers, and students studying the Bhakti movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eनामदेवांचा गुरु ग्रंथ साहिबशी काय संबंध आहे? \/ What is Namdev's connection to the Guru Granth Sahib?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eसंत नामदेवांचे एकसष्ट (61) अभंग गुरु ग्रंथ साहिबमध्ये समाविष्ट आहेत, जो त्यांच्या पंजाबमधील प्रभावाचे आणि सर्वधर्मीय आदराचे प्रतीक आहे. Sixty-one of Namdev's hymns were included in the Guru Granth Sahib, reflecting his influence in Punjab and his respected place across religious traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eहे पुस्तक कुठे मिळेल? \/ Where can I buy this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShree Namdev Charitra हे पुस्तक varadabooks.com वर ₹250 मध्ये उपलब्ध आहे, घरपोच डिलिव्हरीसह.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varada Prakashan","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Marathi \/ Varada Prakashan","offer_id":46040927830331,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/6189\/8299\/files\/mediamodifier_image_2_2d5809f2-c7c4-4481-8acb-5e8b63e7e0a4.jpg?v=1730809624","url":"https:\/\/varadabooks.com\/products\/shree-namdev-charitra-life-sant-namdev-marathi-biography","provider":"Varada Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}