Vitthalnath was the younger son of Vallabhacharya. He was also known by the name Gusaiji. He was born in 1515 at Charanata near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Vitthalnath led the sect Pushtimarg, the sect founded by his father after the latter's death.
Introduction
Shri Vitthalnathji is the second son of shri Vallabhacharya. He wad born at Charanata near Allahabad on magshar Vadi Nom, 1572, Samvat. Vallabhacharya in his later life adopted Adel as his permanent residence, and therefore he passed his childhood there & was given Upnayan Sanskar at the age of 8 at Varanasi. It is an undisputed fact that like his father, he had a very great hold on and absorbing attachment to Srimad Bhagavata. Vitthalnath became the representative of his father, and thereafter he palnned various tours in India, and thought of writing works for the propagation of the Sampradaya. He toured the whole of India to spread the message of "Pushti Marg" and also wrote many literary works. he introduced present times 'SEVA' as a means of experiancing love for God.[1]
References
- ↑ Shree Gusaiji (English) gokuldham.org। Retrieved : 20 April, 2016।
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