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Narsinh Mehta
He was born in Talaja (near Bhavnagar) in 1414, Vad Nagar Brahmin by caste. At
an early age his mother, father and uncle died. He lived with his brother and sister-
in -law. From an early age he liked the company of Sadhu-Sant, so heard and
sang many Bhakti Songs (poems that are prayers). He had immense faith in God
and social life was of no interest to him. Narsinh Mehta faced lot of difficulties in his
life time. His wife Manek died at very early age, his son passed away in his young
age, Kuvar Bai, his daughter become widow. He was left with his widow daughter
in law, besides King Ramandlink always created problems Narsinh Mehta but
Narsinh Mehta's life revolved in Bhakti.
In his bad times the Almighty was always his rescue. Lord Krishna helped his
daughter during her "Mameru". The Lord also helped his son during his marriage
and at the time of Narsinh Mehta's father Shradh. Lord SriKrishna garlanded
Narsinh Mehta in assembly of King Ram Mandlik.
Narsinh Mehta has composed all these happenings in his poems, which became
very popular later. Prabhatia, Bhajans, Paad, Sri Krishna Nee Baal Ras Dan Lila,
Prabhu Nee Bhakti, Gyan Na Padhu, Sudama Charitya are some of his best
compsitions, which are extremely striking. Bhakt ShriMadh Bhagwat and Geet
Govind are also in his poems. His poems have carved a ninche on our minds and
heart. He died at the age of 66 in 1480. He was the first poet in Gujarati language
and has a perpectual place in literature.
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