Bhalana
Gujarati poet
Also known as: Purushottama Maharaja
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Bhalana, also known as Purushottama Maharaja, was a 15th-century Gujarati devotional poet. He is recognized for his contribution to Gujarati literature, particularly for casting the 10th book of the Bhagavata Purana into short lyrics. Bhalana was a prominent figure among the bhakti (devotional) poets of his time, a movement that emphasized love and devotion to God. His work is part of the rich tradition of Gujarati literature, which has roots dating back to the 12th century.12
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