Sanatana Goswami (1488–1558) was a principal disciple of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
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During his stay in Vrindavan, Shri Sanatana Goswami resided in his bhajana-kutir near the old Shri Madana-mohana Temple, and would daily go for darshan of Shri Gopishwara Mahadev. When Sanatan Goswami became old, Shri Gopishwar Mahadev instructed him one day in a d
The above verse explains the six aspects of surrender to God. 1) To desire only in accordance with the desire of God. 2) Reject what is not in favor of devotion. 3) The faith that God will surely protect me.
One day Shri Rupa Goswami wanted to prepare some sweet rice for Sanatana Goswami, but didn't have the necessary provisions for making sweet rice in his kutir. At that time, she who brings about the fulfillment of the inner aspiration of devotees, Radha Rani, could understand everything. And so, in the dress of a young gopi girl she brought milk, rice, and sugar to Rupa Goswami, saying, "Swamiji! Swamiji! I have brought you a gift of uncooked rice. Please accept it. Hearing the words of the young girl, Shri Rupa Goswami opened the door to his hut and looked out. There he saw a beautiful young gopi maiden with some offerings of food. Rupa Goswami said, "Little girl! Whay have you come here?"
In Bhakti-Ratnakara, it is written that one day Sanatana Goswami went to Radha-Kunda to see Sri Rupa and Sri Raghunatha Dasa Goswami. When they saw Sanatana approaching, they rose to offer him respect, and then offered him a seat. With this, the three of them began an ishta-gosthi, a discussion about Krishna. Sri Rupa Goswami had written a Stotram to Radharani called "Chatu-Pushpanjali" - an offering of four flowers. Sri Sanatana Goswami read the verses, and was struck by one in particular.
Sanatana Goswami (1488-1558 CE) was a principal disciple of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and among Six Goswamis of Vrindavan, among whom was his brother Rupa Goswami. Once Sanatana Goswami was alone in the forest on the banks of the Pavana Sarovara performing his bhajan in a secluded place. He had been fasting from food and drink. As he is the supersoul in all living beings, the Lord could understand everything. He thought, "My devotee is starving. I cannot tolerate this."
