Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
by Justin E. Abbott | 1933 | 306,590 words
This is the English translation of Bhaktavijaya which is a Marathi poem written by Mahipati in 40,000 lines. The text documents the legends of Indian saints from various backgrounds and extensively covers figures like Ekanath, Tukaram, and Ramadasa, highlighting their contributions to scholarship, philosophy, poetry, and social reform. The Bhaktavi...
7.9: Theme of the next chapter
154. In the next chapter, the Husband of Rukmini, who is the ornament of bhaktas, an Ocean of Mercy, will be described as avatar in the form of Dnyaneshwar in this mortal world.
155. That story, with its nine sweet juices, I will serve on the plates of those who are anxious for it. Those who are fortunate, God-loving, and who hunger for it, can eat and drink it with love.
156. The wise bhaktas drive away the flies in the form of doubts to a distance and enjoy the fragrance of this story. Mahipati, your servant beseeches you lovingly to take it.
157. Swasti (Peace) This book is the Shri Bhaktavijaya—The Lord of the world is pleased when He hears it read. So you, God-loving pious bhaktas, listen. This is the seventh very delightful chapter.