TITLE: REMEMBERING BHAKTI SAINT SRIMANTA SANKARDEV OF ASSAM ON PUNYATITHY
The death anniversary of Srimanta Sankardev in 2021 falls on Sept 08, who was a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath. He is the most revered saint-scholar of Assam who spearheaded the Bhagavatic Neo-Vaishnavite Bhakti (Devotion / Dasya-bhava to Krishna) movement for social and religious reforms (casteless society, freedom from religious-rituals and rites), which have got deep-rooted in Assamese traditions and culture. The followers, who look after the Vaishnavite monasteries – the sattras .
Daysa Bhakti Haiku 1
-Do ‘Dasya Bhakti’ / Forge master-servant outlook / As God's devotion
Daysa Bhakti Haiku 2
-Serve God selflessly / Be awed by glory of God - / Serve sick, destitute
Daysa Bhakti Haiku 3
-Clean worship places / Serve meals to the needy / Sing for God's blessings