Eknath

Eknath, was an Indian Hindu Vaishnava saint, philosopher and poet. He was a devotee of Vitthal, a Hindu deity. He is a major figure of the Warkari tradition. He is often viewed as a spiritual successor to prominent Hindu Marathi saints Dnyaneshwar and Namdev.

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Who was born first?

• Eknath and Michel de Montaigne were born the same year
• Eknath was born 1 year after Giacomo della Porta
• Eknath was born 2 years before Luis de Molina
• Eknath was born 3 years after Jean Bodin
• Eknath was born 3 years after Étienne de La Boétie

Timeline

1. Étienne de La BoétieNovember 1, 1530 – August 18, 1563
2. Jean Bodin1530 – June 7, 1596
3. Giacomo della Porta1532 – September 3, 1602
4. Eknath (this page)1533–1599
5. Michel de MontaigneFebruary 28, 1533 – September 13, 1592
6. Luis de MolinaSeptember 29, 1535 – October 12, 1600

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