Gopaldev

Gopaldev (1540–1611)[1] was an Indian poet, dramatist and chief preacher of the Vaishnava sect in eastern Assam.[2] He was belonged from Bhabanipur, Assam so people called him as Bhabanipuria Gopal Ata. He is also a disciple of Mahapurush Shrimanta Sankardev.

Gopaldev
Born1540
Nazira, Sivasagar district, Assam
Died1611
Pen nameBhabanipuria Gopal Ata

Brief life

Gopaldev was born in 1540 at Nazira in Sivasagar district of Assam to father Kameswar and mother Bajrangi. Their family later shifted to Bhabanipur in Kamrup. He did his early education there under a Brahmin scholar.[3] Gopaldev had a son Kamaleswardev and daughter Padmapriya. Padmapriya was said to be the first female Assamese poet belonging to the 16th century.[3]

Works

As a Vaishnavite guru of Ekasarana Dharma, Gopaldev founded the Kaljhar sattra, about 7 km from Pathsala in Barpeta district and used it as his working place.[3][4]

Literary works

Gopaldev composed some plays like Janmajatra, Nandutsav and Uddhabjan or Gopi-Uddhab Sambad and Sitar Patal Proves written in Early Assamese language.[3]

Tithi

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.[5]

See also

References
  1. Mitra, Ashok (1985). The Truth unites: essays in tribute to Samar Sen - Samar Ranjan Sen - Google Books. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
  2. "Garmur Sattra". Srimanta.net. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
  3. "The sattras of Kalsamhati". Srimanta.net. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
  4. "Cherished cloisters of Assam". The Telegraph. 20 August 2004. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
  5. "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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