Meera Bai was a famous Hindu poet and devotee of Lord Krishna. She was a true devotee of Lord Krishna. Meera Bai was a saint from the Vaishnava Bhakti movement. Meera Bai was far ahead of other women of her time in terms of social norms and standards.
When is Meerabai Jayanti in 2026?
When does Purnima Tithi begin and end?
Purnima Tithi Begins - 11:55 AM on Oct 25, 2026
Purnima Tithi Ends - 09:41 AM on Oct 26, 2026
When and where was Meera Bai born?
Meera Bai was born into a Rajput Hindu family in 1498 in Kudaki near Merta, Rajasthan. Meera spent her early life in Merta. But later she went to Vrindavan or Dwarka for spiritual pursuits.
Who was Meera Bai's guru?
Historians believe that she was a disciple of Saint Ravidas. Meera Bai also made Sant Ravidas her guru and started performing bhakti. According to tradition, Meera Bai and Tulsidas exchanged letters in which Tulsidas offered her spiritual guidance. She also tried to interact with Rupa Goswami in Vrindavan.
Who were Meera Bai's parents?
She was the daughter of Rathore Ratan Singh of Jodhpur and the wonderful granddaughter of Rana Jodhaji. Veer Kanwari was her mother.
Who was Meera Bai's husband?
She got married to Bhoj Raj, who was the crown prince (kunwar) of Mewar. But this marriage was against the wishes of Meerabai because she believed and started thinking of Krishna as her husband. So she did not take interest in her spouse. However, her husband Bhoj Raj died after a few years of marriage. Meera Bai refused to commit sati (self-immolation). She dedicated her life entirely to the worship of Lord Krishna after her husband's death.
Why was Meera Bai devoted to Lord Krishna?
She was attracted to the bhakti movement and the wisdom of the saints. Mirabai was inspired by Krishna from an early age. Meera Bai's mother gave her an idol of Krishna and jokingly told her that he was her bridegroom. She received a Krishna deity as a child, and this became the reason for her spiritual life.
Meera Bai's work
She gave her whole life to divine love and wrote bhajans and poems. Tradition attributes around 1,300 poems to Meera Bai. She wrote most of her devotional work as songs called bhajans. She inspires many with her devotion to Krishna who seek love, spirituality, and freedom. She grew up listing stories and songs of Krishna. What she felt, she wrote in poems and sang in songs. Her poems and bhajans are written in Rajasthani, Braj Bhasha, and other regional languages. The Vaishnava bhakti movement made her anti-caste and anti-hierarchical. Meera Bai's works are still used by literature, theater, and filmmakers. Her religious songs continue to be sung by devotees, popular artists, and classical singers.
How is Meera Bai Jayanti celebrated?
The celebration includes cultural activities, devotional singing, and prayers. Meera Bai Jayanti is celebrated every year in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and across many parts of India to mark the birth of Meera Bai. People celebrate her birthday with great love, respect, and joy. Her birthday is celebrated mostly where Krishna bhakti has deep roots.
What role did Meera Bai play in the Bhakti movement?
Meera was a queen, but luxury and comforts of life could never fascinate her. However, she also faced many problems because she was devoted. At that time, women's involvement in religious practices was restricted, but the bhakti movement directly and personally connected her with Krishna bhakti, which was free from rituals. Worshipers visit temples of Lord Krishna on Meera Bai Jayanti. Prayers, bhajans, and kirtans are sung in her praise.
What lessons can we learn from Meera Bai's life?
Meera Bai's life is nothing less than inspiring. People love Meera Bai's lyrics, which have deep emotional meaning. Her poems also teach us to love and do devotional, spiritual activities without any restrictions. Bravery, love, strength, and the search for the holy. Meera Bai gave hope and motivation to many people who want to connect with God. Sant Mirabai made major contributions to Indian spiritual heritage and the Bhakti movement through poetry, devotion, and social reform.
The day is not only the day to remember her birth but also to remind us to celebrate her work, teachings, and devotion. Meera Bai's Jayanti day reminds all of us about the devotion and strength of love in our lives. The day commemorates and reminds us of her contributions to literature, devotion, and spirituality. She teaches people to directly and personally connect with God.
According to traditional belief, Meera Bai disappeared in Dwarka and is believed to have merged with an idol of Lord Krishna around 1547.