Maluk Das
Maluk Das was an Indian devotional poet.Life
Das was born in Kada, near Allababad, in 1574.
Themes of his songs include social reform, religious tolerance, goodwill among men, equality and the oneness of God. In this way he resembles other singers of the Bhakti movement including Kabir and Guru Nanak.
He believed that God is a formless being who created the universe and still pervades through each and every shape.
The Emperor Aurangzeb recognised Das's value and donated two villages to him and his disciples.
A Muslim Officer sent by Aurangzeb to Maluk Das received the name Meer Mahdav, a combination of the Muslim name Meer and the Hindu word Madhav. His grave stands near Das's own.
His birthplace and grave have been refurbished by Swami Yogiraj Nanak Chand.
