Bhima Bhoi was a 19th century saint, poet and philosopher from the state of Odisha in India, most known for his songs on the philosophical aspects of Mahima Dharma.Bhima Bhoi was a bhakta of Mahima Gosain, the founder of Satya Mahima Dharma, an Indian religious tradition that challenged the authority of caste and other forms of discrimination.
Bhima Bhoi was a popular poet, composer and singer. Humanity and liberation of the world based on the philosophy of Mahima Dharma were the central theme of his poetic creations. His assertion mo jeevana pachhe narke padithau, jagata uddhara heu showcases his dedication to the upliftment of the societally deprived while being a clear reflection of socio economic conditions in the State, during his lifetime
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