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DAUGHTERS OF MEERABAI: Portraits of Unsung Women Mystics
Daughters of Portraits of Unsung Women Mystics chronicles the lives of five awakened women who walked the mystic path across three centuries of India’s history.
From Old Delhi to Darjeeling, and from Mumbai to Rishikesh, these women—sants, yoginis, bhaktas and mediums—chart their own paths to awakening. A bride is beckoned by her guru and she steps away from the marriage altar; a young widow weeps in darkness and eventually finds the divine in yogic silence; a wife leaves a loveless marriage to return to her eternal husband, Krishna; a student walks out of college straight into the arms of the Lord; a middle-aged mother loses her son to a fatal accident and her love becomes her sadhana that compels him to return with messages from the other side.
With revelations and lessons about falling, failing and rising again, this book is also a glimpse into the author’s own intimate journey of healing and of discovering the true meaning of life, death and the truth that lies beyond.
Inside this book, you’ll find
🌺 Portraits of The extraordinary stories of five women mystics who walked their unique paths to the Divine.
🔥 Faith beyond How devotion and self-realization transcend caste, creed and social expectation.
👑 Echoes of the feminine The untold legacy of women sants, yoginis and bhaktas across India’s sacred landscape.
💫 The author’s personal Reflections on loss, faith, healing and the rediscovery of spiritual wholeness.
🌿 Lessons for the Insights on love, surrender, courage and the eternal conversation between the soul and the Divine.
Why you’ll treasure this book
• A rare chronicle of India’s forgotten women mystics and their timeless spiritual wisdom.
• Combines biography, philosophy and memoir in lyrical, meditative prose.
• A must-read for seekers, feminists and readers of spiritual literature, mythology and Indianheritage.
• Reminds us that enlightenment wears many faces, and that grace often arrives quietly,through ordinary lives.
Daughters of Meerabai is more than a tribute—it is a revelation. It brings to light voices long forgotten, reminding us that the path to the Divine is not limited to saints in scriptures, but open to all who dare to love beyond measure.
From Old Delhi to Darjeeling, and from Mumbai to Rishikesh, these women—sants, yoginis, bhaktas and mediums—chart their own paths to awakening. A bride is beckoned by her guru and she steps away from the marriage altar; a young widow weeps in darkness and eventually finds the divine in yogic silence; a wife leaves a loveless marriage to return to her eternal husband, Krishna; a student walks out of college straight into the arms of the Lord; a middle-aged mother loses her son to a fatal accident and her love becomes her sadhana that compels him to return with messages from the other side.
With revelations and lessons about falling, failing and rising again, this book is also a glimpse into the author’s own intimate journey of healing and of discovering the true meaning of life, death and the truth that lies beyond.
Inside this book, you’ll find
🌺 Portraits of The extraordinary stories of five women mystics who walked their unique paths to the Divine.
🔥 Faith beyond How devotion and self-realization transcend caste, creed and social expectation.
👑 Echoes of the feminine The untold legacy of women sants, yoginis and bhaktas across India’s sacred landscape.
💫 The author’s personal Reflections on loss, faith, healing and the rediscovery of spiritual wholeness.
🌿 Lessons for the Insights on love, surrender, courage and the eternal conversation between the soul and the Divine.
Why you’ll treasure this book
• A rare chronicle of India’s forgotten women mystics and their timeless spiritual wisdom.
• Combines biography, philosophy and memoir in lyrical, meditative prose.
• A must-read for seekers, feminists and readers of spiritual literature, mythology and Indianheritage.
• Reminds us that enlightenment wears many faces, and that grace often arrives quietly,through ordinary lives.
Daughters of Meerabai is more than a tribute—it is a revelation. It brings to light voices long forgotten, reminding us that the path to the Divine is not limited to saints in scriptures, but open to all who dare to love beyond measure.
320 pages, Paperback
Published January 5, 2026
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February 9, 2026
Daughters of Meerabai - Portraits of Unsung Women Mystics by Namrata Chaturvedi speaks about 5 among many unacknowledged women of our land. This is a documentary of the life they lived, the Tapasya they did and the effect they had on the people of India.
To be honest I hadn't found many books with this level of detailed information of women mystics or yoginis of India. So it was refreshing and enlightening to read. I will rate this one 3.9/5 stars.
To be honest I hadn't found many books with this level of detailed information of women mystics or yoginis of India. So it was refreshing and enlightening to read. I will rate this one 3.9/5 stars.
February 2, 2026
I picked up Daughters of Meerabai expecting a spiritual read, but it turned out to be much more grounded and relatable than I thought. The book shares the stories of five women from different walks of life and the choices they made when life pushed them into difficult corners.
What I appreciated most was that the author doesn’t glorify their struggles or try to draw dramatic conclusions. The stories are told simply, with honesty, and let you form your own takeaways. Each chapter feels distinct, yet there’s a clear thread of faith, resilience, and self-belief running through all of them.
It’s not a fast-paced book, but it’s thoughtful and reflective. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy real-life stories, biographies, or books about personal journeys and inner strength.
What I appreciated most was that the author doesn’t glorify their struggles or try to draw dramatic conclusions. The stories are told simply, with honesty, and let you form your own takeaways. Each chapter feels distinct, yet there’s a clear thread of faith, resilience, and self-belief running through all of them.
It’s not a fast-paced book, but it’s thoughtful and reflective. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy real-life stories, biographies, or books about personal journeys and inner strength.
February 20, 2026
This book offers profound insight into deeply spiritual women mystics whose lives and wisdom often remain unknown. It beautifully brings forward the voices of forgotten women seekers and preserves their devotion, knowledge, and inner strength.
I truly loved reading this book. It felt meaningful to discover the lives of many lost mystics — women whose names and writings have faded with time. Learning about them was both moving and enriching. The writing carries a contemplative rhythm that invites reflection rather than rushes the reader.
For anyone who wishes to understand spiritual women seekers and their legacy, this is a wonderful and heartfelt read.
The cover is beautiful, and the content within feels just as soulful.
I truly loved reading this book. It felt meaningful to discover the lives of many lost mystics — women whose names and writings have faded with time. Learning about them was both moving and enriching. The writing carries a contemplative rhythm that invites reflection rather than rushes the reader.
For anyone who wishes to understand spiritual women seekers and their legacy, this is a wonderful and heartfelt read.
The cover is beautiful, and the content within feels just as soulful.
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