The Six Goswamis of Vrindavan 2.5 inch, Krishna Parampara, Vrindavan line. Mayapur parampara.

The Six Goswamis of Vrindavan were a group of devotional teachers (gurus) from the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism who lived in India during the 15th and 16th centuries. They are closely associated with the land of Vrindavan where they spent much time in service of their guru, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is considered as Krishna’s yuga-avatar by the Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage.  

The six members of the group were:

1. Rupa Goswami: Known for his philosophical and devotional writings, including the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu, a seminal text on the science of Bhakti-yoga.
2. Sanatana Goswami: Rupa Goswami’s younger brother, was a scholar and writer who contributed significantly to the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
3. Jiva Goswami: Nephew of Rupa and Sanatana, he was a great scholar and commentator on the Vedas and Vedanta.
4. Raghunatha Bhatta Goswami: A poet and philosopher who wrote extensively on the glories of Radha and Krishna.
5. Gopala Bhatta Goswami: A scholar and devotee who was known for his deep understanding of the Bhagavata Purana.
6. Raghunatha Dasa Goswami: A poet and musician who composed numerous devotional songs and poems in praise of Radha and Krishna.

These six Goswamis played a crucial role in reviving and propagating the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. They spent their lives studying, writing, and practicing Bhakti-yoga in Vrindavan, the land where Krishna spent His childhood. Their contributions to the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition are immeasurable, and they continue to inspire devotees around the world.

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