Surdas

His magnum opus is the 'Sur Sagar', a vast collection of devotional lyrics composed in musical ragas. Other prominent collections traditionally attributed to him include 'Sur Saravali' and 'Sahitya Lahari'. His verses depict affectionate vignettes of mother Yashoda and child Krishna, as well as the deep spiritual longing of the Gopis.

A devout disciple of Vallabhacharya, Surdas was associated with the Ashtachhap group of poet-singers. His poetry is celebrated for its musicality, tender depiction of parental affection (Vatsalya Rasa), and pure devotion. He transformed Braj Bhasha into an exquisite vehicle for devotional literature.

Though living before modern literary honors, he holds an immortal status in Indian literature, famously remembered by the proverb that in the poetic firmament, 'Sur is the Sun.' His compositions remain an integral part of classical Hindustani music and daily temple rituals across North India.