1) The fundamental, all-pervasive, divine Consciousness. 2) When used in reference to a mantra, chaitanya means that the mantra is enlivened with grace and thus has the capacity to draw one's mind spontaneously into meditative stillness.

the consciousness that knows itself and knows others; Absolute consciousness

'Consciousness'. The substance of the ãtmã. A higher consciousness that transcends the physical realm which is jad and mãyik.

(1485-1533) Hindu saint who popularized the Vaishnavism or worship of Lord Vishnu and his avatars

Follower of Nimbarka who developed the Radha cult