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Explain the concept of Bhakti by Purandaradasa.

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Ans :- The philosophy of Purandara Dasa is harmonious with the concept of Bhakti of Hinduism, broadly based on the Narada Bhakti Sutras and essentially synchronous with the pan-Indian Bhakti Movement. It teaches complete self-surrender and unadulterated love towards Lord Krishna, the Supreme. The philosophy of Bhakti in Purandara Dasa's compositions stems from the essential teachings of the realistic-pluralistic Madhwa Philosophy of Vaishnavism, and has been rendered in simple Kannada.

The individual soul (jeeva) is a pratibimba (reflection) of the Lord (Ishvara), who is the bimba (source). The jeeva owes its existence, knowledge and bliss to the Ishvara, and any sense of independence with regards to one's actions and the results there of is to be given up.

The mind has to be turned away from transient pleasures and possessions of this world; instead, it is to be turned towards the Lord, who alone is the abode of unadulterated, unswerving Bliss. His Keerthanas have simple lessons in this regard and impel men to lead a noble life of a Vaishnava.



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