Appearance Day of Sri Vamsivadana Thakura
Appearance Day of Sri Syamananda Prabhu · Appearance of Radha Kunda and Snana Dana · Sri Balarama Rasayatra · Sri Krsna Vasanta Rasa
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What is the Appearance Day of Sri Vamsivadana Thakura?
Sri Vamsivadana Thakura, also called Vamsivadanananda, was an associate of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Nabadwip and a writer of devotional songs. He appeared on the spring full moon of the month of Caitra, and in 2027 that full moon falls on Tuesday, 20 April.
Significance
Vamsivadana was the grandson of Sri Madhava dasa, in whose home at Kulia Mahaprabhu stayed for seven days. After the Lord accepted sannyasa, Vamsivadana took up the service of Mother Saci and Sri Visnupriya Devi, Mahaprabhu's eternal consort. In separation from the Lord the two of them resolved to give up food and water. Mahaprabhu then appeared before them and told them to worship His Deity form, and Vamsivadana later brought that Deity to Kulia. The Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika, which lists the eternal companions of Mahaprabhu, identifies him in these words:
Vamshivadanananda Thakur was Krishna’s flute in Vraja.
Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika 179
How to observe it
Devotees honour him by following his example of service. Hear about Mahaprabhu, sing His names, and worship the Lord's Deity form, as Mahaprabhu Himself asked. Vamsivadana also composed a song on Mahaprabhu's sannyasa, drawn from the lamentations of Mother Saci and Sri Visnupriya Devi. On the same day devotees celebrate Sri Balarama Rasayatra, Sri Krishna Vasanta Rasa, the appearance of Radha Kunda and the appearance of Sri Syamananda Prabhu.
Questions
When is the appearance day of Sri Vamsivadana Thakura in 2027?
It falls on Tuesday, 20 April 2027. That day is the spring full moon of the month of Caitra, when he appeared.
Who was Vamsivadana Thakura?
He was a Gaudiya Vaishnava poet and an associate of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Nabadwip, known as Krishna's flute in Vraja. When Mahaprabhu accepted sannyasa, Vamsivadana took up the service of Mother Saci and Sri Visnupriya Devi.
Why is Vamsivadana Thakura called Krishna's flute?
The name comes from the Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika, which identifies him as Krishna's flute in Vraja. That flute appeared as Sri Vamsivadanananda Thakur to join Mahaprabhu's pastimes.
Which Deity did Vamsivadana Thakura worship?
Vamsivadana Thakura worshipped a Deity of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. After the disappearance of Sri Visnupriya Devi he brought this Deity from Mayapur to Kulia, and he also worshipped a Deity of Pranavallabha.
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Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, 20 April 2027
- Also on this day
- Appearance Day of Sri Syamananda Prabhu · Appearance of Radha Kunda and Snana Dana · Sri Balarama Rasayatra · Sri Krsna Vasanta Rasa
- Known as
- Krishna's flute in Vraja
- Grandfather
- Sri Madhava dasa (Cc Madhya 16.208, purport)
- Deity he served
- Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, at Kulia (Nabadwip)
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