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Madhavdeva
16th-century saint, poet, scholar, and disciple of Srimanta Sankardev · Writers · Lived 1489 to 1596 · aged 107
Madhavdev is an important preceptor of the Ekasarana Dharma known for his loyalty to his guru, Srimanta Sankardev as well as his artistic brilliance. Initially a shakta worshipper, he was converted to Ekasarana Dharma by Sankardev and became his most prominent disciple.
Madhavdeva is read in 8 languages.
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He became the religious as well as artistic successor of Sankardeva after the latter's death in 1568. He is known particularly for his book of hymns, the Naam Ghosa, as well as a large selection of songs called Borgeets.