Srila Vrindavana Dasa Thakura
Life & Pastimes
Son of Srimati Narayani Devi and direct disciple of Lord Nityananda, Vrindavana Dasa Thakura is hailed as the Vyasadeva of Chaitanya-lila. He penned Sri Caitanya Bhagavata, the foundational historical chronicle describing the early Navadvipa pastimes of Lord Gauranga.
Teachings & Siddhanta
Established that one cannot understand Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu without first attaining the causeless grace of Lord Nityananda, the original spiritual master and reservoir of all mercy.
Major Canonical Works
- Sri Caitanya Bhagavata (Foundational Biography of Lord Chaitanya)
- Bhaktitattva-sara
- Abanika Majhe Dekha Dona Bhai
Observances in the Vaishnava Calendar: Appearance on Srila Vrndavana Dasa Thakura -- Appearance · Disappearance on Srila Vrndavana Dasa Thakura -- Disappearance
