i. Bharud is a metaphorical song that has spiritual and ethical lessons. Its style can be compared to a road show.
ii. Saint Eknath composed several Bharuds which had a wide range of subjects, dramatic quality, easy rhythm and humour. Moreover, they were composed with the aim of educating people on various aspects of life.
Due to these reasons, Bharuds composed by Saint Eknath are popular in Maharashtra.