14th-Century Varkari Saint Poet & Pioneer of Social Equality Through Bhakti• Granth: Spiritual & Scientific Heritage
Sant Chokhamela
संत चोखामेला
The celebrated Mahar saint of Maharashtra whose soul-stirring Abhangas challenged untouchability and asserted the absolute spiritual purity and equality of all human souls.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Varkari Dalit SaintBeloved of Lord Vitthala
Significance & Lore
Sant Chokhamela's samadhi at the very entrance of the Vitthala temple in Pandharpur remains an eternal monument to the triumph of true devotion over caste prejudice.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Pioneer of Social Justice Bhakti
- ✦Abhangas of Pure Equality
- ✦Varkari Movement Pillar
- ✦Enshrined at Pandharpur Steps
Canonical Reference
Detailed ontological and textual analysis available on BharatKosha.
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