Nityananda
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Nityananda is described as an incarnation of Shesha according to Gaudiya Vaishnavism. He was a friend and associate of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is described as an incarnation of Krishna. According to the texts and scriptures of the Gaudiya Sampradaya, the appearance of Nityananda Prabhu was very similar to Balarama, who is also an incarnation of Shesha.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Śeṣa
- allied with
- Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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“Gaudiya Vaishnavism states that Shesha incarnated as Nityananda, a friend and associate of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is described as an incarnation of Krishna.”
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