Gopaldev | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1540 Nazira, Sivasagar district, Assam |
| Died | 1611 |
| Pen name | Bhabanipuria Gopal Ata |
Gopaldev (1540–1611) was an Indian poet, dramatist and chief preacher of the Vaishnava sect in eastern Assam. He was belonged from Bhabanipur, Assam so people called him as Bhabanipuria Gopal Ata. He is also a disciple of Mahapurush Shrimanta Sankardev.
Brief life[edit | edit source]
Gopaldev was born in 1540 in a humble Kalita (caste) family. Katha Guru Charita describes that his family migrated from Kalita Country. His ancestor's name was Kola Kalita. His later lineage is recorded as Vasudev, Harideva, Sankaradas, Chatan Giri, Sankarshan, and his father, Naradeva. His father, Naradeva, married Satya (the daughter of Hari Borkalita) as his second wife. Naradeva passed away while Satya was pregnant. Following his death, a local king's son claimed a heavy debt of 400. Satya fled through the wilderness and hills of Miri country into the Ahom kingdom.[1]
Works[edit | edit source]
As a Vaishnavite guru of Ekasarana Dharma, Gopaldev founded the Kaljhar sattra, about 7 km from Pathsala in Bajali district and used it as his working place.[1][2]
Literary works[edit | edit source]
Gopaldev composed some plays like Janmajatra, Nandutsav and Uddhabjan or Gopi-Uddhab Sambad and Sitar Patal Proves written in Early Assamese language.[1]
Tithi[edit | edit source]
The birth anniversary of Gopaldev is celebrated in Namghars and Sattras of Assam as Tithi of Gopaldev (গোপালদেৱৰ তিথি). The Government of Assam declares this day as holiday in every year on this occasion.[3]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The sattras of Kalsamhati". Srimanta.net. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ↑ "Cherished cloisters of Assam". The Telegraph. 20 August 2004. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ↑ "GOPALDEV'S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS". Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India). 4 May 2008. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
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