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Vrindavan saint, poet, founder of Radha Vallabh Sampradaya From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shri Hit Harivansh Chandra Mahaprabhu (another spelling, Hita Harivaṃśa, 1473 CE–1552 CE) is a Braj language bhakti poet-sant and the founder of Radha Vallabh Sampradaya.[1] His principal work is the hymnal Hita-Caurāsī.[2]
Hith Harivansh Mahaprabhu | |
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Title | His Divine Grace Goswami Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu |
Personal | |
Born | |
Religion | Hinduism |
Spouse | Rukmini |
Parents |
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Known for | Devotional poetry |
Organization | |
Founder of | Radha Vallabh Sampradaya |
Philosophy | Bhakti |
Religious career | |
Literary works | Hita-Caurāsī, Sfut Vāñī, Yamunāshtak and 2 Letters to his disciple in Junagadh |
Honors | Dev, Sant |
Born in Baad Graam (modern day Bad near Mathura on 11th Day of the Hindu month of Vaishakh (Ekadashi). He is considered as the incarnation of Lord Krishna (Hari) and Krishna's flute by the followers.[3] A follower of Prema Bhakti and devotee of Radharani as the ultimate Supreme Power.[4] He was the Guru of Jaimal Rathore, ruler of Martha State and brother of Mirabai.[5][6] His father Vyasa Mishra was a Gaur Brahmin and court astrologer in the court of emperor some says it was Sikander Lodhi and other says its was Humayun[6]
Hith Harivansh's principal work is the Hita-Caurāsī (a.k.a. Caurāsī Pad) — the eighty-four verses (hymns) in Braj Bhasha in praise of Radha.[2]
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