23 Facts About Mahanubhava

Mahanubhava refers to Krishnaite Hindu denomination in India that was founded by Sarvadnya Shri Chakradhar Swami, an ascetic and philosopher who is considered as a reincarnation of Krishna by his devotees Some sources list the founders as Chakrapani and Govinda Prabhu with Chakradhara as the first "apostle" and propagator of Mahanubhava Pantha.

Mahanubhava Sampradaya was formally formed in modern-day Varhad region of Maharashtra in 1267 CE.

Mahanubhava Pantha was known as Paramarga by its followers in 13th century.

Mahanubhava discoursed his philosophy to the people in their own language.

Mahanubhava used formulaic language full of meaning in a compact style.

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Mahanubhava followers do Smarana of the five incarnations including incidents and objects related to their lives as well as the places connected with them.

Mahanubhava followers visit pilgrimage sites like Ruddhipur, Jalicha dev, Domegram, Paithan, Mahur, Phaltan and Panchaleshwar.

Besides teaching stern vegetarianism, Mahanubhava Pantha forbids the use of alcohol and teaches non-violence.

Mahanubhava doctrine rejects Vedic rituals but not the Vedic philosophy.

Mahanubhava writers wrote grammatical and etymological works related to the Old Marathi language.

The Mahanubhava were the earliest writers to use Marathi as a literary language.

Many Mahanubhava poets have composed their works in Sanskrit as well.

Medieval Mahanubhava writers composed many prose works and philosophical texts in Marathi language.

Further, many Mahanubhava philosophers wrote commentaries on Siddhanta Sutrapatha like Vishwanathabas Bidkar wrote Acharaband, Avadhutamuni Vaindeshkar wrote Vicharaband and Dattaraja Marathe wrote Lakshanaband.

Mahanubhava wrote Phaltan Mahatmya, which describes the biography of Chakrapani Prabhu.

Mahanubhava composed several verses praising the Panchakrishnas in various metres.

Mahanubhava was a Saraswat Brahmin from Rajasthan, he took initiation from a acharya of Bidkar Amnaya and then settled at Ruddhipur.

Mahanubhava writers composed many works in Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati languages.

Mahanubhava poets have written numerous prayers and psalms devoted to the Pancha Krishna Avatara in Marathi, Sanskrit and other languages.

Mahanubhava Sampradaya has remained a flourishing religious sect in Maharashtra till date.

Mahanubhava used to visit Berar for his business, there he met Madheraj Buwa from Kavishwar Amnaya and became his disciple.

Mahanubhava temples are located at the important holy sites related to Krishna such as Dvaraka, Mathura, and Kurukshetra.

Mahanubhava Panth publishes Mahanubhav Sandesh, a newspaper in Marathi and Hindi languages.