He admired in describing him as Madhava, Keshava, Krsna and by a host of other names.
Jayadev worshipped Vishnu as his supreme Godhead. Jayadev strongly reinforced the introduction of Radha, Madhava and Dasavatara (10 incarnations) cults in literature and religion. It many places the palm leaf manuscripts of the Gita Govinda are worshipped like the Bhagavat and the Ram Charit Manas. Composed in Sanskrit some of its songs are used as mantras in temples and at homes by the priests. People may not understand its meaning, but enjoy singing its melodious lyrics. The songs of the Gita Govinda are common prayers or bhajans in all sects of Hinduism. The religious affinity of the Gita Govinda is towards Vaishnavism but it became so popular that it is also sung in Shaiva and Shakta temples. The original book contains both a high order of literary richness and a heightened religious significance. It has been translated into most of the Modern Indian Languages and also in many foreign languages. It was composed in the 12th century AD and since then it has spread not only throughout India but also abroad. In both mediaeval and contemporary Vaishnavism, it has been a great source of religious inspiration. The Gita Govinda of saint poet Jayadev is a unique work in Indian literature. The book highlights the living traditions of Gita Govinda in present day Orissa, besides giving a host of historical and cultural references on the life and times of the saint poet in and around the Temple city of Puri and his claimed native place nearby. Tripathy is a senior bureaucrat, columnist and author of several books in Oriya. This book is authored by two known researchers of Orissa Shri A.K.
It is perhaps the most lyrical Sanskrit composition of the medieval era.
saint poet, has been a powerful influenced on several genres of creative and performing arts in various parts of India. The widely acclaimed lyrical composition of Gita Govinda of Sri Jayadev, the 12th Century A.D.
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