Caitanya Mahaprabhu

deity Gaudiya Vaishnava single tradition · 1

Caitanya Mahaprabhu is understood as the combined manifestation of Radha and Krishna in Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. According to the doctrine, Krishna appeared as Caitanya to experience what it is like to love Krishna as Radha does. Caitanya Mahaprabhu died in 1533, after which the doctrine was established among the Vrindavan Caitanyaites.

When

First attested
1533 CE
Attested period
1533 – 2020
Historical notes
Caitanya's demise occurred in 1533, after which his doctrine prevailed among the Vrindavan Caitanyaites.

Relationships

co occurs with
Radha Ramana
aspect of
Krishna, Radha

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“It is believed that Krishna, desiring to experience fully what it is like to love Krishna as Radha does, appeared as Caitanya Mahaprabhu...Caitanya's demise in 1533.”

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