Haridasa Thakur
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Haridasa Thakur (IAST Haridāsa) (born 1451 or 1450[1]) was a Vaishnava saint known for playing a part in the initial propagation of the Hare Krishna movement. He is considered to be a known convert of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, apart from Rupa Goswami and Sanatana Goswami. His story of integrity and faith in the face of adversity is told in Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya lila.[2] It is believed that Chaitanya Mahaprabhu himself designated Haridasa as nāmācarya, meaning the 'teacher of the Name'.[3] Haridasa Thakura was a devotee of the deity Krishna, and is regarded to have practised the chant of his veneration, Hare Krishna, 300,000 times daily.[4]
Namacharya Haridasa Thakur | |
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Personal | |
Born | 1450[1] |
Died | Puri, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Sect | Gaudiya Vaishnavism |
Other names | Mama Thakur Yavana Haridas |
Religious career | |
Based in | Mayapur and Puri India |
Predecessor | Advaita Acharya |
Successor | Chaitanya Mahaprabhu |
Ordination | Vaishnava-Diksa |