Sunderdas
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Sunderdas | |
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Born | 1596 |
Died | 1689 |
Other names | Sunderdas |
Occupation(s) | Saint, poet, philosopher, social reformer |
Known for | Sankaracharya of Hindi literature |
Notable work | Author of about 48 books including “Sunder Vilas” |
Sunderdas (1596–1689) was a noted saint, poet, philosopher and social reformer of medieval India. He was a disciple of Dadu Dayal. Sunderdas was born in 1596 in Dausa in Rajasthan state in India. Sant Sunderdas composed about 48 books. He is revered as the "Sankaracharya" of Hindi literature, and is popularly known as Sant Kavi Sunderdas.[1]
References
- ^ "SANT KAVI SUNDERDAS commemorative stamp". indianpost.com. 8 November 1997.
External links
- Sant Kavi Sunderdas biography at hinduyouth.com
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