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Avatar Charita Gita by Narhar Das

Avatar Charita Gita – a rare book – details about the 10 Avatars or incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The book was written by Narhar Das, a contemporary of Tulsidas. Avtar Charita Gita is presently preserved at the Allahabad Museum and has 629 pages and 33 colored paintings in Mughal style. It is these illustrations in Mughal style that makes the book a rarity. The book narrates almost all the stories pertaining to the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Apart from this, the book also explores several other myths related to Vishnu’s incarnations. Avatar Charita Gita uses the Devnagari script and the language used is Awadhi and Apbhransha. The book also makes use of Anushtup chhand and dohas. Narhar Das mentions at the end of Avatar Charita Gita that book is written to help the next generation to understand the values of their religion – Hinduism.

Ramprasad Sen Quotes - A Poem On Goddess Kali

Ramprasad Sen, a mystic poet from Bengal, left behind a treasury of devotional songs, capturing the essence of divine love and spiritual longing. Here are a few quotes attributed to him: "O mind, with a pure heart chant the name of Hari. Only through this will you attain liberation." "O mind, do not wander outside; the Divine resides within you. Search within and realize the truth." "The world is a dream, a mere illusion. Only the Divine is real and eternal." "In every breath, remember the Divine. Surrender your ego and find peace." "In this transient world, the only constant is the love of the Divine. Hold on to it tightly." "The path of devotion is the easiest way to attain God-realization. Offer your heart at the feet of the Lord." "Like a bee searching for nectar, let your soul seek the Divine. Dive deep into meditation and experience the bliss." Ramprasad Sen's poetry often reflects his deep