0
Quote
Akha was a medieval period poet in Gujarati literature who wrote in the tradition of the Bhakti movement. He kept Gujarati litrature alive and wrote his poem in pattern which is called "chhappa" (satirical poems).
He came to Ahmedabad from Jetalpur in the 17th Century. He was goldsmith by profession. He got inspiration to go towards the way of Bhakti from Saint Gokulnath. He has lived his like in way of Karma, Bhakti and Vairagya and shared his experience and knowledge in chhappa.
He came to Ahmedabad from Jetalpur in the 17th Century. He was goldsmith by profession. He got inspiration to go towards the way of Bhakti from Saint Gokulnath. He has lived his like in way of Karma, Bhakti and Vairagya and shared his experience and knowledge in chhappa.
One of my favorite Chhappa is:
"Ek Murakhne evi tev, Patthhar atla puje tev
Paani Dekhe kare snan, Tulasi dekhe tode paan
E Akha vadu utpaat, ghana parmeswar e kyani vaat?"
Translation:
"A fool had a habit, worship all the stones (as deities) he sees"
He will bath every time he sees water (all water is holy for him), When he sees Tulasi (Holy plant) he will get leaves
O Akha what a dilemma, lot of Gods does not make sense"
I bet he was (in)famous in his days!
Edited by noflylist, 11 October 2007 - 08:38 AM.
