Mira Bai

Disciple Overview

Mirabai came from a royal family long ago in India. From a young age she loved Krishna. She kept a small image of Krishna and spoke to him like a dear friend. She wrote many simple songs and poems in local languages. People remember her as a brave woman who chose God over comfort and fame.

She is famous for loving Krishna as her only companion. Her words are full of feeling. Many of her songs were passed down by singers and are still sung in homes and temples.

Relationship with Krishna

Mirabai spoke to Krishna as a living person. In her songs she called him her husband, friend, and lord. She told Krishna about her feelings, her sadness, and her joy. Her songs read like letters to Krishna. She believed Krishna heard her even when others did not understand her.

She also had conversations with people about Krishna. When her family and the court asked her to follow rules, she answered with songs and gentle words. Her poems often imagine Krishna answering back. This makes her poems feel like a warm, loving talk between a child and her father, or a bride and her beloved.

Teachings and Practice Path

Mirabai taught that God is near to the heart. She said people do not need to wait for a priest or a special place to meet Krishna. Love and trust are enough.

She taught three simple things:

• Love God without fear. Love comes before rules.
• Remember Krishna all day. Keep his name in your heart.
• Live simply and stay brave when others do not understand you.

Her path was not about many rituals. She lived by singing, praying, and keeping Krishna in mind in every small action.

Notable Incidents and Service

Mirabai was married into a royal house, but she called Krishna her true husband. This choice upset many people in the court. Some leaders tried to stop her singing and to make her follow strict rules. She kept singing anyway. She also met other saints and singers on the roads and in holy towns. These meetings gave her courage and friends who shared her love for Krishna.

Stories say she left the palace and traveled to holy places. She spent time near temples and sang for people. Her songs comforted the poor and the lonely. She helped show that women and people of all ranks can speak to God directly.

Legacy and Lessons for Today

Mirabai's life teaches simple lessons for everyone. Love for God is the deepest rule. Being kind, brave, and honest matters more than dress or rank. Her songs remind us to speak from the heart and to keep loving, even when life is hard.

Many people still sing her bhajans. Her example helps people who feel alone, who face unfair rules, or who want to live with more love. Mirabai shows that devotion can be simple, strong, and free.