Bhakta Charitra — published by Gita Press, Gorakhpur & Others — is a celebrated collection of books narrating the lives and devotion of great saints and bhaktas of India.
About the Series:
- 📖 Bhakta Charitra means "Lives of Devotees" — biographies of great saints, sages, and God-realized souls from across India's spiritual traditions
- Published as part of Gita Press's mission to inspire ordinary people through the examples of extraordinary devotees
- Written in simple, accessible Hindi (and some regional languages) so that every reader can benefit
Notable Volumes & Titles:
- Bhakta Charitanka — a special bumper issue of the Kalyan magazine entirely dedicated to stories of bhaktas, extremely popular and widely collected
- Bhakt Charitamrit — available in Hindi, Odia, and other languages
- Features saints like Mirabai, Tukaram, Kabir, Surdas, Narsi Mehta, Dhruva, Prahlad, Shabari, and many more
- Some volumes focus on region-specific saints; others are pan-India compilations
Significance:
- These books have been a spiritual staple in Indian households for generations
- Deeply inspiring for children and adults alike
- Priced very affordably, true to Gita Press tradition
- Available at the Gita Press bookstore in Gorakhpur and at branches across India
