(15th/16th cent., b. c. 1478). Hindu poet renowned for his devotion to K a as well as for his musical abilities. Little is known for certain of his life. He was blind (possibly, but not certainly, from birth). He met Vallabhacarya (see VAI AVA ) and became a member of his movement. Of six works attributed to him, S rs r val is based on the avat ra of K a, S hityalahar