Category:Footsteps of the Six Gosvamis
Theme Analysis
The Six Gosvamis of Vrndavana—Sri Rupa, Sri Sanatana, Sri Raghunatha Bhatta, Sri Jiva, Sri Gopala Bhatta, and Sri Raghunatha dasa—were direct disciples of Lord Caitanya empowered to codify the science of Krsna consciousness. Srila Prabhupada explains that understanding the mission of Lord Caitanya is impossible without strictly following in their footsteps. Whether one is a grhastha, brahmacari, or sannyasi, following their standard of renunciation is essential to remain safe from the influence of maya. The Gosvamis established sad-dharma by engaging in constant kirtana and nartana, and they taught the process of searching for the Divine Couple in the mood of separation, or vipralambha. Their examples of spiritual dovetailing and dependence on the Lord provide the blueprint for the Krsna consciousness movement. Great acaryas like Narottama dasa Thakura have declared that they only accept as a spiritual leader one who follows the footprints of these six exalted souls. By adhering to their teachings, as presented in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta, a practitioner can understand the mysteries of conjugal love and achieve the ultimate perfection of human life.
- The Standard of Renunciation and Safety Following the Six Gosvamis is a universal requirement for all members of the temple. By practicing a life of renunciation and engaging in the Lord's service, devotees are protected from becoming victims of the strong material energy.
- The Mission of Chanting and Dancing The Six Gosvamis followed the process of chanting and hearing inaugurated by Lord Caitanya. Their loud performance of the maha-mantra and their ecstatic dancing serve as the authorized method for the Krsna consciousness movement to establish real dharma globally.
- Entering the Mood of Separation Spiritual perfection is found in the mood of separation, known as vipralambha-seva. The Gosvamis taught how to search for Krsna and Radharani both in Vrndavana and within the heart, a process that allows one to eventually understand the deep conjugal love of the Divine Couple.
- Becoming a Servant of the Followers True spiritual advancement is recognized by one's commitment to the path of the Gosvamis. By accepting only those who follow their footprints and desiring the dust of their lotus feet, a sincere devotee ensures their own success in the parampara system.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Understanding Lord Caitanya's Mission by Following the Footsteps of the Six Gosvāmīs.
Pages in category "Footsteps of the Six Gosvamis"
The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.
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- Srila Narottama dasa Thakura said, ei chaya gosani yara, mui tara dasa. He is prepared to become the disciple of anyone who follows in the footsteps of the six Gosvamis
- Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura says “I simply accept a person who follows in the footsteps of the six Gosvamis, and the dust of such a person’s lotus feet is my food.”
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- The conjugal love between Radha and Krsna, which is called yugala-piriti, is not understandable by mundane scholars, artists or poets. It is simply to be understood by devotees who strictly follow in the footsteps of the six Gosvamis
- The Krsna consciousness is dovetailing ourself with the spiritual energy and thus become perfect. And this human form of life is meant for that purpose. So we are following the six Gosvamis
- These Gosvamis, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's direct disciples, they tried to establish sad-dharma, and we are trying to follow their footprints, footstep, to establish real dharma all over the world. This is Krsna consciousness movement
- They always engaged them in chanting Hare Krsna maha-mantra. Utkirtana, very loudly. Krsnotkirtana-gana-nartanau-parau, dancing also. Just like here the boys, they are chanting and dancing. This is very good, following the footsteps of the Gosvamis
- This is the policy. Exactly following the footprints of Gosvamis, we do not require any money. We, we are quite confident Krsna will supply all the necessities
- To understand the mission of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and follow in His footsteps, one must very seriously follow in the footsteps of the six Gosvamis - Sri Rupa, Sanatana, Bhatta Raghunatha, Sri Jiva, Gopala Bhatta and Dasa Raghunatha