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Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

Saccidananda Bhaktivinoda Thakura · 1838 – 1914 CE

Known As Seventh Goswami, Pioneer of Modern Vaishnava Renaissance
Principal Seat Svananda Sukhada Kunja, Godrumadvipa, Navadvipa & Jagannatha Puri
Samadhi Mandir Svananda Sukhada Kunja, Navadvipa
Sampradaya Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya

Life & Pastimes

Serving as a prominent district magistrate in British India, Bhaktivinoda Thakura resurrected Gaudiya Vaishnavism when it was obscured by deviations. He rediscovered the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu at Yogapitha, Mayapur, authored over one hundred devotional books, and sent the teachings of Mahaprabhu to Western universities.

Teachings & Siddhanta

Demonstrated that one can be an exemplary householder, professional, and civic administrator while living in the highest transcendental perfection of Krishna consciousness.

Major Canonical Works

  • Jaiva-Dharma (The Constitutional Nature of the Soul)
  • Caitanya-siksamrta (Nectar of Lord Chaitanya’s Teachings)
  • Saranagati (The Science of Surrender)
  • Gitavali, Kalyana-kalpataru, Baula Sangita
  • Tattva-sutra & Harinama-cintamani

Observances in the Vaishnava Calendar: Appearance on Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura -- Appearance · Disappearance on Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura -- Disappearance

Devotional Writings in Vaishnava Bhajan

4 Works
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