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Vaishnava Acharya

Sri Raghunatha Bhatta Goswami

Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami · 1505 – 1579 CE

Known As Master of Srimad-Bhagavatam Recitation
Principal Seat Sri Radha Govindadeva Temple, Vrindavan
Samadhi Mandir Near Radha Kunda & 64 Mahantas Samadhi
Sampradaya Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya

Life & Pastimes

Son of Tapana Mishra of Varanasi, Raghunatha Bhatta was blessed by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu who presented him with His personal Tulasi garland and betel remnants. In Vrindavan, he lived in complete humility, never criticizing any Vaishnava, and enthralled the devotees with sublime musical recitations of Srimad-Bhagavatam at the Govindadeva temple.

Teachings & Siddhanta

Exemplified total freedom from finding fault in others (vaishnava-ninda varjana) and constant absorption in the nectar of Srimad-Bhagavatam.

Major Canonical Works

  • Oral recitations and preservation of Srimad-Bhagavatam in Braj Dham

Observances in the Vaishnava Calendar: Appearance on Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami -- Appearance · Disappearance on Srila Raghunatha Bhatta Gosvami -- Disappearance

Devotional Writings in Vaishnava Bhajan

1 Works
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