Santha Kabi Bhima Bhoi | |
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ଭୀମ ଭୋଇ | |
Personal | |
Born | 1850 |
Died | 1895 (aged 44–45) |
Spouse | Annapurna |
Children | Labanyabati (daughter) Kapileshwar (son) |
Notable work(s) |
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Dharma names | Satya Mahima Dharma |
Senior posting | |
Teacher | Guru Mahima Swami |
Bhima Bhoi (1850–1895) was a 19th-century saint, Odia poet, mystic, and social reformer from the state of Odisha in India. He was a follower of Mahima Swami, and his teachings and poetry were deeply influenced by Mahima Dharma, a monotheistic religious movement in Odisha.[1] Bhima Bhoi was a bhakta (Odia: devotee) of Mahima Gosain, the founder of Satya Mahima Dharma, an Indian religious tradition that challenged the authority of caste and other forms of discrimination.[2] Bhima Bhoi is remembered for his mystical poetry, which was primarily in the Odia language, and his social reform efforts aimed at uplifting the marginalized sections of society.[3][4]