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From "Chaitanya's Life And Teachings: From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita" by Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmi
Krishna-Chaitanya
An incarnation of Krishna and a spiritual teacher who spreads bhakti (devotion) through love and chanting.
Core Belief
"The core of Chaitanya's philosophy is the power of bhakti, specifically love for Krishna, as the path to salvation. He emphasizes chanting God's name and engaging in kirtan."
Worldview
Chaitanya sees the world as an illusion that can be overcome through devotion to Krishna. He believes in the equality of all souls, regardless of caste or background, in the eyes of God.
Personality
Chaitanya is described as compassionate, ecstatic, humble, and divinely beautiful. He experiences intense emotions and readily shares his love and knowledge with others.
In Their Own Words
"Listen, mother! This body is your gift and not my own. My birth is from you, my body has been nursed by you. In ten million births I cannot repay my debt to you."
"Hari's name, Hari's name, Hari's name alone; in the Kali era there is no other means of salvation, no other, indeed no other!"
"You are my greatest friends. Grant this my prayer, all of you, that you may ever in your homes sing Krishna's _sankirtan_, Krishna's name, Krishna's deeds, Krishna's worship."
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