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Gaudiya Vaishnavism (IAST: Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavasampradāyaḥ), also known as Chaitanya Vaishnavism, [1] [2] [note 1] is a Vaishnava Hindu religious movement inspired by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534) in India. [14] "
Gaudiya Vaishnavism (also known as Chaitanya Vaishnavism and Hare Krishnas) is a Vaishnava religious movement founded by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534) in India in the 16th century.
Gaudiya Vaishnavism is a sect of Vaishnavism that emphasizes devotion (bhakti) to Lord Krishna, particularly in his form as Radha-Krishna. This tradition arose in the 16th century in Bengal and is known for its unique approach to spirituality, which includes ecstatic love and worship of Krishna.
Gaudiya Vaishnavism, also known as Chaitanya Vaishnavism [288] and Hare Krishna, was founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1533) in India. "Gaudiya" refers to the Gauḍa region (present day Bengal/Bangladesh) with Vaishnavism meaning "the worship of Vishnu or Krishna".
Vaishnavism is one of the major traditions within the broader Vedic, or Hindu, spiritual culture. Unlike some Vedic traditions, Vaishnavas believe that the ultimate reality is personal. Thus, they understand that God is the Supreme all-attractive person, or Krishna.
Here are Vaishnavism’s “ten roots” as envisioned by Bhaktivinoda Thakura: 1. The Vedas constitute the principal scriptural evidence for ascertaining the Truth, and in their essence they expound the following nine principles: 2. Hari (Krishna) is the Supreme Absolute Truth. 3. He possesses all energies, material and spiritual. 4.
Gaudiya or Bengal Vaishnavism is based on the life and teachings of Caitanya (1486-1533), the founder of the sect, who is also called Krishna-Caitanya, Caitanya Mahaprabhu, and Gauranga ("Fair-limbed").
May 22, 2008 · The Hare Krishna movement is a branch of Hinduism, formally known as Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Its name comes from its chant — Hare Krishna — which devotees repeat over and over. It was started...
This website is an introduction to the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. The tradition, founded by Sri Krishna Chaitanya in the 16th century CE, is in many ways unique amidst the various bhakti-traditions, both ancient and modern, of India.
Gaudiya Vaishnavism (also known as Chaitanya Vaishnavism) is a Vaishnava religious movement founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534) in India. "Gaudiya" refers to the Gauḍa region (present day Bengal / Bangladesh) with Vaishnavism meaning "the worship of Vishnu [i.e., Krishna]".
