Chaitanya Bhagavata

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Chaitanya Bhagavata is a seminal 16th-century Bengali hagiographical text that narrates the life, teachings, and devotional exploits of the Vaishnava saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

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instanceOf Bengali literary work
Vaishnava scripture
biographical text
hagiographical text
religious text
alternateName Chaitanya Mangala (historically in some traditions)
associatedWithPlace Nabadwip
Navadvipa-lila of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
linked to: Chaitanya Bhagavata
author Vrindavana Dasa Thakura
canonicalStatus foundational text of Gaudiya Vaishnavism
centuryOfComposition 16th century
contains didactic theological passages
miracle stories about Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
countryOfOrigin India
describes devotional practices of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
early life of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
sannyasa of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
emphasizes congregational chanting of the holy name
glories of the holy name of Krishna
focusesOn devotional exploits of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
life of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
genre devotional literature
hagiography
honors associates of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
importantFor Bengali religious literature
history of Gaudiya Vaishnavism
influenced later Gaudiya Vaishnava literature
inNarrativeForm chronological life story of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
intendedAudience Bengali-speaking Vaishnavas
devotees of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
language Bengali
literaryForm narrative poetry
regionOfOrigin Bengal
relatedWork Chaitanya Charitamrita
religiousFocus bhakti (devotional service)
kirtan (devotional chanting)
religiousTradition Gaudiya Vaishnavism
Vaishnavism
scriptureType biography of a saint
structure divided into three main sections
subject Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
theologicalOrientation Krishna-centered bhakti
avatar theology of Chaitanya as Krishna
timePeriodDescribed early 16th century
late 15th century
usedIn Gaudiya Vaishnava devotional practice
Gaudiya Vaishnava preaching

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Chaitanya Mahaprabhu associatedText Chaitanya Bhagavata
Gaudiya Vaishnavism scripturalBasisIncludes Chaitanya Bhagavata
Chaitanya Charitamrita influencedBy Chaitanya Bhagavata
Gaura Purnima liturgicalText Chaitanya Bhagavata
Nimai majorWorkAboutHim Chaitanya Bhagavata
Sachi Devi mentionedIn Chaitanya-bhāgavata
linked to: Chaitanya Bhagavata
Advaita Acharya scripturalAuthority Chaitanya Bhagavata
Chaitanya Mangala relatedWork Chaitanya Bhagavata
Vishvambhar Mishra associatedWithText Chaitanya Bhagavata
Chaitanya Bhagavata associatedWithPlace Navadvipa-lila of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
linked to: Chaitanya Bhagavata
Nityananda scripturallyDescribedIn Chaitanya Bhagavata
Gadadhara Pandit mentionedIn Chaitanya Bhagavata
Gaudiya Math followsScripture Chaitanya Bhagavata
Pancha Tattva centralTextualSource Chaitanya Bhagavata
Gauranga associatedScripture Chaitanya Bhagavata