Jnaneshwari (Dnyaneshwari)
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Sant Dnyaneshwar's Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, which brought the Gita's wisdom to ordinary people in their own language.
| Tradition | Hindu (Varkari) |
|---|---|
| Type | Commentary (devotional) |
| Language | Old Marathi |
| Period | 1290 CE, according to its closing verses |
| Composed or compiled by | Sant Dnyaneshwar (Jnaneshwar) |
What it contains
- About 9,000 verses in the ovi metre.
- A verse-by-verse explanation of all 18 chapters of the Gita.
- Rich images from village life and nature.
- Closes with the prayer known as the Pasaydan, asking for the good of all beings.
Significance
It is a founding text of Marathi literature and of the Varkari tradition, whose pilgrims walk to Pandharpur every year.