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Vaishnava Acharya

Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura

Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura · 1626 – 1708 CE

Known As Guardian of the Gaudiya Parampara in the 17th Century
Principal Seat Sri Radha Gokulananda Temple & Radha Kunda
Samadhi Mandir Radha Gokulananda Temple, Vrindavan
Sampradaya Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Sampradaya

Life & Pastimes

Revered as the incarnation of Srila Rupa Goswami’s poetic and philosophical heart, Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura revived the Gaudiya tradition during dark times of political turmoil and intellectual controversy. He deputed his disciple Baladeva Vidyabhusana to present the Govinda-bhashya commentary on Vedanta-sutra at Galta, Jaipur.

Teachings & Siddhanta

Revealed the deep internal stages of sadhana, the sweetness of the mood of the gopis (gopi-bhava), and the foundational necessity of surrender to the guru (Sri Gurvastakam).

Major Canonical Works

  • Sarartha-darshini (Commentary on Srimad-Bhagavatam)
  • Sarartha-varshini (Commentary on Bhagavad-gita)
  • Madhurya-kadambini (Steps of Progress in Bhakti)
  • Raga-vartma-candrika (Guide to Spontaneous Devotion)
  • Sri Gurvastakam & Sri Govardhanashtakam

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

Devotional Writings in Vaishnava Bhajan

52 Works
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