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Rāmprasād Sen (c. 1723 or c. 1718 – c. 1775) was a Hindu Shakta poet and saint of 18th-century Bengal. [3] [4] His bhakti poems, known as Ramprasadi, are still popular in Bengal—they are usually addressed to the Hindu goddess Kali and written in Bengali. [5] .
May 1, 2024 · Ramprasad Sen (flourished 18th century) was a Shakta poet-saint of Bengal. Not much is known with certainty about his life. Legends abound, however, all of which are meant to highlight Ramprasad’s all-encompassing love for and devotion to the goddess Shakti.
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Ramprasad Sen was a devotional poet who wrote songs to Mother Kali in the eighteenth century. His poems, known as Ramprasadi, were popularized by Sri Ramakrishna and influenced many Bengali poets.
Ramprasad Sen(1718 - 1775) Ramprasad Sen was a Shakta poet of eighteenth century Bengal. His bhakti poems, known as Ramprasadi, are still popular in Bengal—they are usually addressed to the Hindu goddess Kali and written in Bengali. Stories of Ramprasad's life typically include legends and myths mixed with biographical details.
Ramprasad Sen was a Shakta poet of eighteenth century Bengal. His bhakti poems, known as Ramprasadi, are still popular in Bengal—they are usually addressed to the Hindu goddess Kali and written in Bengali. Stories of Ramprasad's life typically include legends and myths mixed with biographical details.
Poetry Chaikhana | Ramprasad (Ramprasad Sen) - Yoga/Hindu/Shakta (Goddess-oriented) - Poetry, Biography, Books. Sacred Poetry from Around the World. Ramprasad was born in a small village along the Ganges, just outside of Calcutta (Kolkata) in Bengal, India. His father was an Ayurvedic doctor.
Ramprasad Sen was the most influential member of the Bhakti movement in eighteenth century Bengal. His music was unique, as it combined classical ragas with Baul folk music, which nobody had ever done previously.
