Listed In: Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Birthdate: February 18, 1484
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Navadvipa, India
Died: June 14, 1534
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, an Indian Hindu saint, founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism and considered himself to be Krishna incarnate in Radha’s mood. He transformed Vaishnavism in Bengal by introducing worship of Krishna through bhajan-kirtan and dance. Following the Vedantic philosophy of Achintya Bheda Abheda, he highlighted the idea of inconceivable difference in non-difference. Mahaprabhu established Gaudiya Vaishnavism, promoted Bhakti yoga, popularized the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra, and composed the Shikshashtakam. He is also known as Gauranga and Nimai.
