Sri Rupa Goswami
Life & Pastimes
Srila Rupa Goswami was directly commissioned by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu at Prayagraj (Dasaswamedha Ghat) to excavate the lost holy places of Vrindavan Dham, establish the worship of Sri Radha-Govindadeva, and codify the science of devotional mellows (bhakti-rasa) for all future generations.
Teachings & Siddhanta
Formulated the definitive science of pure devotional service (uttama-bhakti), establishing that love of Godhead develops through sequential stages: sraddha, sadhu-sanga, bhajana-kriya, anartha-nivritti, nistha, ruci, asakti, bhava, and prema.
Major Canonical Works
- Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (The Complete Science of Bhakti)
- Ujjvala-nilamani (The Deep Philosophy of Divine Mellows)
- Vidagdha-madhava & Lalita-madhava (Sacred Dramas of Braj)
- Upadesamrta (The Nectar of Instruction)
- Stavamala (Garland of Devotional Hymns)
- Laghu-bhagavatamrta (Essence of the Personality of Godhead)
Observances in the Vaishnava Calendar: Appearance on Srila Rupa Gosvami -- Appearance · Disappearance on Srila Rupa Gosvami -- Disappearance
Devotional Writings in Vaishnava Bhajan
15 Works-
Chaitanya-Candrera Daya Karaha Vicara
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Krsna Deva Bhavantam Vande
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Radhe Jaya Jaya Madhava-Dayite
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Sri Dasavatara Stotra (Pralaya-Payodhi-Jale)
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Sri Govardhana-Vasa-Prarthana-Dasakam
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Sri Manah-Siksa (Gurau Goste Gosthalayisu)
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Sri Radhikashtakam
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Sri Upadesamrta (Vacah Vegam)
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Sri Yamunashtakam
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Sri Yugalashtakam (Krsna-Prema-Mayi Radha)
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Srita Kamala Kuca Mandala He (Mangala-Giti)
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Abhidheyadhideva Pranama (Sri Govindadeva)
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Prayojanadhideva Pranama (Sri Gopinathadeva)
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Sri Gauranga Pranama
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Sri Vaishnava Pranama
