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Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534)  

Lord Caitanya vigorously established a lively preaching mission to expand the glories of the holy names far and wide. Previously, Vaisnavism had always existed, but Lord Caitanya was a reformer who re-energised the spiritual movement. Here are some of the things He did and said

He organised the sankirtana movement

  • He ordered Rupa and Sanatana to write books and sent them to Vrndavana to excavate the holy places and establish temples.
  • He sent Nityananda Prabhu to Bengal to preach.
  • He had His followers go out request everyone to “worship Krishna, chant Krishna, and follow Krishna’s instructions.”
  • He initiated civil disobedience against the Chand Kazi
  • He organised big kirtanas and prasadam distribution.

He preached by His own example

  • Wherever He went, He chanted, danced, and spread the holy name.
  • He toured South India for six years and preached to many people along the way.
  • He preached to those with opposing philosophies.

He imparted vital teachings and instructions to the devotees

  • He predicted that His holy name would be preached in every town and village throughout the world.
  • He instructed, “Wherever you go, whomever you meet, tell them to follow Krishna’s instructions. In this way, become a spiritual master and try to liberate everyone in the land.” (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, 7.128).

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