Mirabai (poet)

Mirabai was a 16th-century Indian poet and devotee of Lord Krishna, celebrated for her passionate devotional poetry. Born into a royal family in Rajasthan, she rejected traditional societal expectations to pursue her spiritual love for Krishna, expressing her devotion through soulful songs and verses. Her poetry emphasizes unwavering faith, love, and devotion, inspiring many in India’s Bhakti movement—a spiritual reform emphasizing personal connection with the divine. Mirabai’s writings remain influential today, highlighting the power of love and devotion transcending social boundaries, and she is revered as a symbol of spiritual dedication and artistic expression.