Hith Harivansh Mahaprabhu


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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

TitleHis Divine Grace Goswami Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu
Personal
BornMay , 1502 or May , 1503
ReligionHinduism
SpouseRukmini
Parents
  • Vyasa Mishra (father)
  • Tara Rani (mother)
Known forDevotional poetry
Organization
Founder ofRadha Vallabh Sampradaya
PhilosophyBhakti
Religious career
Literary worksHita-Caurāsī, Sfut Vāñī, Yamunāshtak and 2 Letters to his disciple in Junagadh
HonorsDev, 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]

  1. ^ Beck 2005, p. 66.
  2. ^ a b White 1977; Snell 1991; Beck 2005, pp. 67–68.
  3. ^ Beck 2005, p. 67.
  4. ^ Beck 2005, p. 76.
  5. ^ Shree Bhaktmal, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur, P.437
  6. ^ a b Packert, Cynthia (7 July 2010). The Art of Loving Krishna: Ornamentation and Devotion. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-22198-8.