The founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism and a key figure of the Bhakti movement in medieval India.
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Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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Introduction
Biography
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534) was a prominent Bengali Hindu spiritual teacher and social reformer. He propagated Bhakti yoga and founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Born in Nabadwip, he popularized the congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra as the supreme path of devotion.
Teachings
His core philosophy is Achintya-Bheda-Abheda (inconceivable simultaneous oneness and difference). He advocated for devotion (Bhakti) over caste barriers, emphasizing the congregational chanting of the holy names of God (Sankirtan). His only written legacy is the eight-versed 'Siksastakam'.
Miracles & Lilas
During Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's Sankirtan movement, many experienced spontaneous spiritual ecstasy. The transformation of the notorious bandits Jagai and Madhai into saintly devotees is widely revered as a testament to his divine grace.
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Birth Place
Mayapur, Nabadwip, Nadia, West Bengal
Lifespan
1486 CE – 1534 CE
Birth Date
18 February, 1486 CE
Tirodhan Date
14 June, 1534 CE
Parents
Jagannath Mishra and Sachi Devi
Origin / Lineage
Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage of Vedic Hinduism
Tradition
Gaudiya Vaishnavism (Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya)
Worship Info
Sacred Flower
Kadamba
Sacred Color
Saffron / Golden Yellow
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