Raghunatha Dasa Goswami, one of the six Goswamis, at a young age renounced his beautiful wife and opulent home to join Lord Caitanya and His sankirtana movement. For sixteen years, he was the personal assistant of Svarupa Damodara.
Birth: 1428 (Sakabda) Disappearence: 1504 on the 12th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Asvin.
Raghunatha Dasa played Radha Krishna Bhajana at Radha-kunda for 40 years. He lived a harsh life of pure dedication. Lord Gauranga gave his personal Govardhana Shila and gunja mala to Raghunatha Dasa Goswami.
Shri Raghunatha Dasa Goswami’s daily Bhajan included: 64 rounds of Japa (100,000 holy names); doing mansik sewa with own spiritual body.; worship of Govardhana Shila; 3 baths at Radhakunda; paying the lord thousand obeisances. He ate only one leaf cup (100 grams) of buttermilk every day.
Shri Raghunatha Dasa Goswami wrote three books: Stavavalli (contains Manah Shiksha, Vilapa-kusumanjali, and more), Mukta-charita, Dana Keli Chintamani.
In Jaiva Dharma, Srila Thakura Bhaktivinoda said, “Raghunatha Dasa Goswami has shown an esoteric way to engage in the affectionate service of Sri Sri RADHA Krishna. For this reason, he was known as Prayojana Acharya, the most fulfilling teacher in his life.”
Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami has established the supremacy of Shrimati Radharani. In the intimate collection of prayers, Vilapa-kusumanjali states that the service of Shri Radharani is the highest achievement. Due to his separation from “The Queen of His Life,” he feels extreme impatient and despair and prays for the service of Radharani.
There are various opinions on Sri Raghunath das Gosvami’s identity in Krishna-lila. Some have ascertained that he was Rasa Manjari, some that he was Rati Manjari, while still others that he was Bhanumoti.
Srila Raghunath Dasa Goswami Ki Jai!!
Raghunath Das Goswami: Disappearance Day
Birth: 1428 (Sakabda) Disappearence: 1504 on the 12th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Asvin.
Raghunatha Dasa played Radha Krishna Bhajana at Radha-kunda for 40 years. He lived a harsh life of pure dedication. Lord Gauranga gave his personal Govardhana Shila and gunja mala to Raghunatha Dasa Goswami.
There are various opinions on Sri Raghunath das Gosvami’s identity in Krishna-lila. Some have ascertained that he was Rasa Manjari, some that he was Rati Manjari, while still others that he was Bhanumati.
The life of Raghunatha Dasa Goswami highlights the importance of internal devotion, where the mind is constantly engaged in the service of the Lord.
The Disappearance Day of Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami is a time for reflection, inspiration, and recommitment to devotion. His life, marked by extreme renunciation, unwavering devotion to Srimati Radharani, and profound contributions to Gaudiya Vaishnavism, inspires devotees worldwide. Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami’s biography is a shining example of how one can live a life completely dedicated to the service of the Lord, free from the attachments of this material world.
🙏Srila Raghunath Das Goswami ki jai !!
