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10 August 2026

Janabai Varkari tradition discourse

The Varkari tradition and the contributions of saint-poets like Janabai are relevant as cultural and philosophical context for GS1 and GS4, but they are unlikely to be the subject of a direct, specific question.

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Notes

  • Janabai is a prominent saint within the Varkari tradition of Maharashtra.
  • The Varkari tradition emphasizes that daily work and spiritual worship are not mutually exclusive.
  • Janabai's life serves as an example of integrating devotion into ordinary household chores.
  • The tradition centers on the worship of Lord Panduranga (Vithoba) in Pandharpur.
  • Other notable saints associated with the Varkari tradition include Namdev, Tukaram, Dnyaneshwar, and Sakubai.
  • The philosophy posits that sincere devotion does not require formal seclusion or complex rituals.

Questions

  1. Discuss the philosophical contributions of the Varkari tradition to the Bhakti movement in India, with specific reference to the integration of daily life and spiritual practice. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Varkari tradition is primarily associated with the worship of which deity?

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