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Saraha
Saraha


 

Sanskrit: saraha


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Indian mahasiddha, his name literally "the Arrow Shooter" and also called the "Great Brahmin." Famous for his dohas, songs or poems expressing spiritual experience. Each of the authors Pawo Tsuklak Trengwa (1504-1566), Karma Thrinlaypa (1456-1539) and Dragpa Dorje Palzangpo (b.1444) wrote a biography. Also in the "The Lives of the 84 Mahasiddhas" by Abhayadatta one can find his life story.
His most famous work is the "Doha Trilogy." He sang this songs to the king, queen and people after he was accused of drinking mead by the brahmins and converted them.

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