Ramananda Raya was one of the most intimate associates of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Mahaprabhu would discuss with him the most confidential topics of Krishna consciousness, and delight in ecstatic spiritual emotions.
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- Article: A King’s spiritual yearning – How Ramananda Raya was instrumental in helping the King of Orissa meet Lord Chaitanya
- Video: The Life of Ramananda Raya, with Chaturatma dasa
- Ramananda Raya’s activities described in Chaitanya Charitamrita, Adi-lila 10.134, and Madhya-lila 7.62-67, as well as the entire chapters of Madhya-lila 8 and Antya-lila 5
- Article: Alarnath: the abode of spiritual longing – describing a visit to Bentpur, the birthplace of Ramananda Raya
painting shows Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appearing to Ramananda Raya as the combined forms of Radha and Krishna.