Sri Raghunatha Bhatta Goswami
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