Poet Mathura

Poet Mathura [15th – 16th Century] was part of a group of eleven poets and singers known as Bhatts, who were all Vaishnavites, followers of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna, who had come to the congregation of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, seeking spiritual solace.

Poet Mathura wrote seven hymns in praise of Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru and seven hymns in praise of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Guru. He was the son of Poet Bhika, and brother of Poets Jalap and Kirat.