Jahnava Devi
Indian philosopher
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Jahnava Devi (Sanskrit: জাহ্নবী দেবী); c. 1481 – c. 1541), also called Jahnava Mata, was the wife of Nityananda[2] and a philosopher and saint from the Gaudiya Vaishnava school of Hindu Vedanta.[3] She became a leading figure in Gaudiya Vaishnavism and a diksa guru and sampradaya head.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] [11][12][13][14]
BornJanhava
c. Not recognized as a date. Years must have 4 digits (use leading zeros for years < 1000).
c. Not recognized as a date. Years must have 4 digits (use leading zeros for years < 1000).
Diedc. 1594 (aged 84–85)[1]
Vrindavan, Mathura, Mughal Empire
Resting placeVrindavan, India
NationalityIndian
Jahnava Devi | |
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Nityananda with his wives Vasudha Devi and Jahnava Devi at Sribas Angan temple, Nabadwip | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Janhava c. Not recognized as a date. Years must have 4 digits (use leading zeros for years < 1000). |
| Died | c. 1594 (aged 84–85)[1] Vrindavan, Mathura, Mughal Empire |
| Resting place | Vrindavan, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Nityananda |
| Children | Birchandra (stepson), Ram Chandra (Ramai Thakur), (adopted son) |
| Parents |
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| Known for | Codifying Gaudiya Vaishnavism |
| Relatives | Gouridas Pandit |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Denomination | Vaishnavism |
| Philosophy | Achintya Bheda Abheda |
| Lineage | Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya |
| Sect | Gaudiya Vaishnavism |
| Religious career | |
| Guru | Nityananda |
| Based in | Vrindavan, India |
Life
Janhava Devi was born in Ambika Kalna (modern-day Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India) and spent her childhood there. She is mentioned in Janhaba Astakam: Sri Jiva Goswami, confirming that she was widely known and a cherished figure in the Bhakti movement by about 1600 CE.[15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]
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