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Vaishnava Acharya

Vasudeva Ghosa

Thakura Vasudeva Ghosa · c. 16th Century CE

Known As Intimate kirtan singer and poet of Sri Gauranga-lila
Principal Seat Tamlook & Navadvipa Dham, Bengal
Samadhi Mandir Navadvipa Dham
Sampradaya Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya

Life & Pastimes

Along with his brothers Govinda and Madhava Ghosa, Vasudeva was an expert kirtan leader who sang in the personal sankirtana parties of Lord Chaitanya. His heartfelt composition "Yadi Gaura Na Hoito" articulates the eternal debt of all living entities to Lord Gauranga.

Teachings & Siddhanta

Expressed that without the appearance of Lord Gauranga, no one could have ever conceived of the sweet confidential love of Srimati Radharani or the divine mellows of Vrindavan Dham.

Major Canonical Works

  • Yadi Gaura Na Hoito Tabe Ki Hoito
  • Devotional Padavali of Gauranga’s Navadvipa pastimes

Observances in the Vaishnava Calendar: Appearance on Vasudeva Ghosa -- Disappearance · Disappearance on Vasudeva Ghosa -- Disappearance

Devotional Writings in Vaishnava Bhajan

2 Works
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