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.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Chaitanya Bhagavata canonical | 2 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Bengali literary work
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Vaishnava scripture ⓘ biographical text ⓘ hagiographical text ⓘ religious text ⓘ |
| alternateName | Chaitanya Mangala (historically in some traditions) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithPlace |
Nabadwip
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Navadvipa-lila of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Vrindavana Dasa Thakura NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| canonicalStatus | foundational text of Gaudiya Vaishnavism ⓘ |
| centuryOfComposition | 16th century ⓘ |
| contains |
didactic theological passages
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miracle stories about Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| describes |
devotional practices of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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early life of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ⓘ sannyasa of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
congregational chanting of the holy name
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glories of the holy name of Krishna ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
devotional exploits of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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life of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ⓘ teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ⓘ |
| genre |
devotional literature
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hagiography ⓘ |
| honors | associates of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ⓘ |
| importantFor |
Bengali religious literature
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history of Gaudiya Vaishnavism ⓘ |
| influenced | later Gaudiya Vaishnava literature ⓘ |
| inNarrativeForm | chronological life story of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Bengali-speaking Vaishnavas
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devotees of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ⓘ |
| language | Bengali NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| literaryForm | narrative poetry ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin | Bengal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Chaitanya Charitamrita NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousFocus |
bhakti (devotional service)
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kirtan (devotional chanting) ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Gaudiya Vaishnavism
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Vaishnavism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scriptureType | biography of a saint ⓘ |
| structure | divided into three main sections ⓘ |
| subject | Chaitanya Mahaprabhu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation |
Krishna-centered bhakti
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avatar theology of Chaitanya as Krishna ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed |
early 16th century
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late 15th century ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Gaudiya Vaishnava devotional practice
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Gaudiya Vaishnava preaching ⓘ |
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