49.  KANAIYA VIPRA:

    He was a resident of Vraja, who was greatly loved by the Vrajavasi 
Vaisnavas.  He always lived near Sanatana Gosvami.  Kanaiya's mother had great 
affection for Rupa and Sanatana and frequently invited them to her home to 
offer bhiksa.  She also regularly sent flowers, sandalwood, etc. to both of 
their kutirs.  He it said that one day Sanatana went to beg alms at the door 
of Kanaiya's mother when there was no one present in the house.  However, the 
Supreme Lord Himself manifested in the form of Kanaiya and offered bhiksa to 
Sanatana.

    When Srinivasa Acarya was about to leave Vrndavana to carry the 
manuscripts to Gauda, Kanaiya embraced Srinivasa, bathing him in his tears 
(Bhaktiratnakara 3.373, 386-387).  After the death of Rupa and Sanatana, 
Kanai, unable to bear separation from them, decided to give up his life.  

50.  KANAKAPRIYA DEVI:

    She was the daughter of Sri Vyasacarya of Visnupura, and the sister of 
Krsnavallabha Acarya.  The son of Srinivasa Acarya, Gatigovinda, was her 
spiritual master. (Karnananda 2)

51.  KANAKAPRIYA DEVI:

    Both she and her husband, King Candraya, were disciples of Narottama 
Thakura (Premavilasa 20).  (See also "Candraya")

52.  KANAKALATIKA DEVI:

    She belonged to the sakha of Narottama Thakura.  She was the wife and 
disciple of Ramakrsna Acarya (Cakravarti).  She bore two sons, Radhakrsna and 
Krsnarama Cakravarti. (Narottamavilasa 12)

53.  KANCANALATIKA DEVI:

    She was the youngest daughter and disciple of Srinivasa Acarya.  She was 
also known as Kancana Thakurani and Jamuna Thakurani (Anuragavalli 7).  Her 
father, Raghunandana, introduced her to all the devotees (It is not clear to 
which Raghunandana she was related.  One Raghunandana Thakura was the 
father-in-law of Srinivasa Acarya, and another Raghunandana was a disciple of 
Srinivasa Acarya.)  She was present at the festival of Dasa Gadadhara held at 
Katoa.  On the occasion of her father's death she invited all the mahantas and 
held a grand festival (Karnananda 1).  No information is available about her 
marriage or the name of her husband.

54.  KANDARPA RAYA:

    He was a disciple of Gatigovinda prabhu (Karnananda 2).

55.  KANTHABHARANA:

	See under "Ananta Cattaraja Cattopadyaya."

56.  KANSARI GHOSH:

    A devotee of Lord Caitanya who belonged to the Kayastha caste of north 
Radha.  He was the eldest brother of Vasudeva Ghosh.  He led a family life and 
his descendants belong to the royal family of Dinajpur. (See Vasudeva Ghosh)

57.  KANSARI MISRA:

    He was the son of Upendra Misra and the elder cousin brother of Lord 
Gauranga.  His Sripata is located at Dhakadaksina at Srihatta.

58.  KANSARI SENA:

    He was a Vaidya by caste, belonging to the sakha of Lord Nityananda.  In 
Vrajalila he was Ratnavali (Gauraganoddesadipika 194, 200, CC. 1.11.51).  He 
was the father of the famous Sadasiva Kaviraja.  According to Kulapanji 
(genealogical record) he was also known as Samvarari.  (See also "Sadasiva 
Kaviraja.")

59.  KANU:

    He was a resident of Dharenda village and a disciple of Syamananda prabhu 
(Rasikamangala Daksina 11.18).

60.  KANU:

    He was a disciple of Rasikananda prabhu (Rasikamangala Pascima 14.148).

61.  KANU:

    He was also a disciple of Rasikananda prabhu (Rasikamangala Pascima 159).

62.  KANU DASA:

    He was a disciple of Syamananda prabhu (Rasikamangala Purva 1.180).

63.  KANU DASA:

    He was a resident of Dharenda in the district of Midnapore, and a disciple 
of Rasikananda prabhu (Rasikamangala Purva 1.80). He composed some padavali.

64.  KANU THAKURA:

    He was born in Bodhakhana and belonged to the sakha of Lord Nityananda 
(CC. 1.11).  A hymn to Nityananda in Padakalpataru, pada number 2327, is most 
likely his composition (also see pada no. 2321).  It seems that Kanu Thakura 
composed padas with the bhanita of Kanudasa and Kanuramadasa.  Padakalpataru 
contains six padas with the bhanita of Kanudasa and seven padas with the 
bhanita of Kanuramadasa.

65.  KANU PANDITA:

    He was a vaidya by caste belonging to the sakha of Advaita Prabhu (CC 
1.12.61).  His Sripata is in Santipura.  He was present at the disappearance 
celebration for Dasa Gadadhara, as well as the festival at Kheturi.  

66.  KANUPRIYA GOSVAMI:

    He was a famous and beloved brahmacari Vaisnava Acarya of Bhajanghat.  He 
wrote several books entitled Sri Bhagavatamrtakana, Jivera Svarupa O 
Svadharma, Srinamacintamani.

67.  KANURAMA CAKRAVARTI:

    He was the disciple of Hemalata Devi, the daughter of Srinivasa Acarya 
(Karnananda 2).

68.  KANURAMA DASA:

    He was the son of Purusottama dasa, the son of the vaidya caste Sadasiva 
Kaviraja.  It is said that Kanu's mother, Jahnava, passed away when Kanu was 
only twelve days old.  Thus the wife of Nityananda Prabhu, Jahnava, brought 
him up.  These two Jahnava's were close friends.  Kanurama's family was 
originally from Sukhasagara and later the descendants of this family settled 
at Bodhakhana in Jessore (now Bangladesh), Bhajanghat of Nadia.  Seven padas 
are found in the name of Kanudasa, although it is not possible to ascertain 
which Kanudasa composed these.  (See also "Kanai Thakura")

69.  KAPILENDRA DEVA:

    He is said to be the founder of the Gajapati royal family of Orissa.  He 
ruled between 1435 AD and 1470 AD.  The capital was then at Cuttack.  A number 
of his edicts are found in the temples of Jagannatha Puri, Bhuvaneswar, and at 
the temple of Kurmadeva at Ganjam.  Edicts at Jagannatha Puri Temple show 
royal instructions for provision of utensils used for the service of Lord 
Jagannatha, offering of ornaments, dance by Andhra dancers during the interval 
between evening worship and bada srngar, and recital of Jayadeva's 
Gitagovinda.  

70.  KAPILESVARA:

    He was a disciple of Syamananda prabhu (Rasikamangala Purva 1.130)

71.  KARAMETIVAI:

    She was an exceptionally devout brahmana woman, who was born in a village 
named Khajal in South India.  Her father, Parasurama Pandita, was the priest 
of the royal family.  Both the king and the priest were exalted devotees, thus 
as a child Karametivai developed a deep attachment to the principles of 
Vaisnavism.  In due course of time her father arranged her marriage.  Despite 
her reluctance to enter the grhastha ashram, she honored her father's desire. 
However, when she discovered that her husband was not a Vaisnava and very 
attached to material wealth she refused to live with him.  Instead she 
selected a solitary place to meditate upon the lotus feet of the Lord.  As 
time went by the local people were amazed to observe extraordinary ecstatic 
symptoms manifested by her; sometimes she laughed like a crazy person, while 
other times she would burst into tears or scream emotionally.

    Finally she was forced to return to the house of her husband, but by that 
time Karametivai had become completely averse to worldly life, thus she 
decided to leave for Vrndavana.  In the dead of night she snuck away, jumping 
from an upstairs window.  Because she rarely went outside of the house she had 
no idea which direction to run towards Vrndavana.

    Early in the morning her father, Parasurama Pandita, was extremely upset 
to find his daughter gone.  He revealed his mind to the king, who assured him 
that he would send people in all directions to search for Karametivai.

    As Karametivai rushed through a vast expanse of open land she looked back 
and saw many people searching for her, but could find nowhere to hide.  
Suddenly she came across the corpse of a camel whose flesh had been eaten by 
dogs and jackals.  Despite the horrible stench, Karametivai hid herself in the 
stomach of the dead camel.  Thus the people passed by without detecting her.  
Out of fear she remained within the body of the dead camel for three days 
without food, simply remembering the Supreme Lord.  After three days she came 
out and bathed in the river.  

    Eventually, with great difficulty, her desire was fulfilled and she 
reached Vrndavana.  Filled with joy she sat in meditation in a forest on the 
bank of Brahmakunda.

    Meanwhile the grief stricken Parasurama Pandita traveled far and wide in 
search of his daughter.  Finally he reached Vrndavana where he searched 
thoroughly without success.  One day he climbed a large tree and looked 
around.  To his surprise he spotted Karametivai seated in the midst of a dense 
forest.  He and his companions eagerly rushed towards her but as he approached 
he saw that his daughter had changed; her face was radiant and her entire body 
shone with a unearthly brilliance due to her spiritual austerity.  He also saw 
that she was in an unconscious state, yet tears glided from her eyes 
incessantly.  Parasurama's heart melted upon seeing the intense spirituality 
of Karametivai and he dared not think of her as his daughter anymore.  
Overwhelmed with emotion he fell prostrate before her offering his humble 
obeisances.

    After a long time Karametivai opened her eyes.  Seeing her father before 
her she silently offered her respects then sat mute as if both were unknown to 
each other.  Pandita Parasurama pleaded with her to return with him and 
practice devotional service at home, but Karametivai plainly refused.  Instead 
she advised her father to forget her and remember only the lotus feet of Lord 
Krsna.  While speaking to her father she suddenly lost consciousness in an 
exalted state of Krsna prema.

    Parasurama Pandita was startled to see the extraordinary devotion 
manifested by his daughter.  Failing to persuade her to return home he left 
alone weeping.  When he arrived home he told the king everything which had 
happened.  The king then personally went to Vrndavana to meet Karametivai, and 
despite strong resistance from Karametivai, he arranged to build a hut for 
her.  The remains of that hut are still visible.

72.  KARNADEVA:

    It has been understood from a rock edict discovered in Paikod village in 
Birbhum that King Karnadeva was a devout Vaisnava.  He formed an alliance with 
the Pala King, Nayapala, by marrying his daughter Jauvanasri to the crown 
prince, Vigrahapala.  It is also clear from the rock edicts issued by the 
Malava King Udayaditya and his son Laksadeva that the karnatas were the right 
hand men of the Cedi King Gangeyadeva and his son Karnadeva.

73.  KARNAPURA:

    Sloka number 305 in Padyavali is composed by Karnapura.

74.  KARNAPURA KAVIRAJA:

    He was a disciple of Srinivasa Acarya.  His Sripata was at Bahadurpur. 
(Premavilasa 20, Karnananda 1)

75.  KARUNADASA MAJUMDAR:

    Hailing from the karan caste, he was the father of Janakirama dasa.  His 
family was awarded the title 'Bisvas' because they wrote letters for Srinivasa 
Acarya (Premavilasa 20).

76.  KASIMISRA:

    He belonged to the sakha of Lord Caitanya and was a resident of Orissa 
(CC. 1.10.131).  He was the chief priest at the Jagannatha Puri Temple, and 
the guru of Prataparudra, the King of Orissa.  It was within his residential 
quarters at Gambhira that Lord Caitanya lived.  He was Sairindhree in his past 
incarnation (Gauraganoddesadipika 193).  When he surrender at the lotus feet 
of Lord Caitanya, the Lord revealed His four-armed form (CC. 2.10.32).  After 
the cleaning of the Gundica Temple he arranged to bring prasada for Lord 
Caitanya and His associates (CC. 2.12.154).  While dancing in front of the 
Rathyatra cart he saw the 'sat thain vilasa lila' of Lord Caitanya (CC. 
2.13.57).  Further references to him are found in CC. 2.14.106-115, 2.15.20, 
2.11.45, 3.9.59-104, 3.11.80-86.  He was the founder of the Radhakanta Matha 
at Puri.

77.  KASINATHA:

    He was a disciple of Syamananda prabhu (Rasikamangala Purva 1.129).

78.  KASINATHA BHADURI:

    He was a disciple of Narottama Thakura (Premavilasa 20).

79.  KASINATHA DASA:

    He was the elder brother of Rasikananda prabhu (Rasikamangala Daksina 
3.49).

80.  KASINATHA DVIJA:

    He was the brahmana from Navadvipa who arranged the marriage of Visnupriya 
and Lord Caitanya. (see 'Kasinatha Pandita')

81.  KASINATHA MAHATI (or Mahiti):

    An Oriya devotee of Lord Caitanya (Namamrtasamudra 172).

82.  KASINATHA NANDANA:

    He was a disciple of Rasikananda prabhu (Rasikamangala Pascima 14.68).

83.  KASINATHA PANDITA:

    He was a resident of Navadvipa.  He arranged the marriage between Lord 
Gauranga and Visnupriya devi (CBh. 1.15.51-66, Bhaktiratnakara 12.1381).

84.  KASINATHA PANDITA:

    In some places he is referred to as Kasisvara.  He belonged to the sakha 
of Sankararanya Pandita Acarya, a subsidiary sakha of Lord Caitanya (CC. 
1.10.106).

    Vaisnavacaradarpana and Caitanyasangita give differing views regarding the 
swarup of Kasinatha.  He is considered the Upamahanta among the associates of 
Lord Caitanya.  His Sripata is at Catra village, about two-thirds of a mile 
north of Vallabhpur. Catra is located near the northeastern corner of 
Srirampur railway station in the district of Hugli, where descendants of 
Kasinatha's brothers family still live.  They carry the title 'Caudhuri.'

    He was born in 1420 Saka (1498 AD) in Brahmandanga village in the district 
of Jessore.  His father, Vasudeva Bhattacarya, was a wealthy devotee.  His 
mother's name was Jahnavi devi.  Vasudeva had two sons and one daughter.  The 
eldest son was Mahadeva Bhattacarya.  The daughter had three sons named 
Ramkanta, Rudra, and Laksana.  Kasinatha's nephew, Rudra, became a great 
devotee through Kasinatha's association. The name of this Rudra Pandita is 
found amongst the Caitanya-upasakha's.  Rudra and Laksana Pandita installed 
Deities of Sri Nandadulala at Vallabhpur and Sinbona.  (See also 'Rudra 
Pandita').

    Kasisvara was attracted to Lord Gauranga from his childhood.  Along with 
his regular schooling he also studied religious subject matter.  In Saka 1437 
(1515 AD) he went to Puri without telling anyone and took shelter of the lotus 
feet of Lord Caitanya.  His mother, Jahnavi devi, took great trouble to 
persuade her son to return home after some years, but she could not make him 
marry.  He never married throughout his life.  In 1445 (1532 AD) he went to 
Catra village, where he installed Deities of Gaura-Nitai and began serving 
Them.  Soon his mother, brother, and other relatives came to settle at Catra. 
Kasinatha's elder brother was also a devoutly religious person and had a son 
named Murari.  Kasinatha gave initiation to Murari and handed over the 
responsibility of the seva to him.  The Muslim ruler at that time rented 
Kasinatha a large plot of land for rs. 108.  On this land the Deity of Lord 
Gauranga was installed, this area was called 'Gaurangapur,' and the rest of 
the land was called 'Vasudevapur,' in honor of his father. The temple of Lord 
Gauranga was built in the shape of a Buddhist monastery.  An image of Ganesa 
is situated above the front door of the temple, which the Muslims are said to 
have damaged.  Formerly there were two dolamanca (platforms for Holi), now 
there is only one.  The temple is made of stone hence though fairly old it 
still looks new.  There is a water source and tunnel inside the temple, but no 
one dares to use it for fear of snakes.  It is believed that the Ganga 
previously flowed near the temple, but now the river has moved further 
eastward.  

    In Saka 1466 (1548 AD) Kasinatha's mother passed away.  Kasinatha then 
went to Vrndavana where he died in Saka 1486 (1564 AD).  His disappearance day 
is celebrated at Catra every year. Kasinatha participated in the festival of 
Dasa Gadadhara at Katoa Bhaktiratnakara 10.416.  His genealogical line is as 
follows:

                     Vasudeva
	                    |
    ____________________|_____________________          
	|                   |                    |
    |                   |                    |
  Mahadeva           Kasinatha           (daughter)
     |                                       |
     |                       ________________|______________        
  Murari                    |                |              |                                  |                |             |
                         Ramakanta         Rudra        Laksmana            
            

85.  KASINATHA TARKABHUSANA:

    This disciple of Narottama Thakura is sometimes referred to as Kalinatha 
Tarkabhusana.  He was the Pandita in the royal court of Nrsimha Raya.  
Although he was originally a strong critic of Narottama and the Vaisnavas, 
eventually he surrendered and took diksa from Narottama.  (See also 
'Rupanarayana').

86.  KASIPURAYANYA:

    He was present in Katoa at the time of Lord Gauranga's sannyasa 
initiation. (Jayananda's Caitanyamangala p.88)

87.  KASISVARA BRAHMACARI GOSVAMI:

    He was a disciple of Isvara Puri and belonged to Caitanya sakha (CC. 
1.10.138).  He and Govinda were the two attendants of Isvara Puri.  Isvara 
Puri instructed them both to go to Puri and serve Lord Caitanya.  When Govinda 
arrived, Lord Caitanya refused to accept his service because he had been His 
guru's personal servant.  However, later when Kasisvara arrived, Sarvabhauma 
Bhattacarya intervened and convinced the Lord to accept their service.  
Kasisvara was Bhrngar and Sasirekha in his past incarnation 
(Gauraganoddesadipika 137, 166).  For further details see Bhaktamala 20.12.

88.  KASISVARA MISRA:

	He was a brahmana from Phulia.

89.  KASISVARA PANDITA:

    A devotee of Lord Caitanya.  He lived in Vrndavana and, as commanded by 
the Lord, he installed the Deities of Gaura Govinda.  In his past incarnation 
he was Kelimanjari of Vraja. (Bhaktiratnakara 6.444, 479, 2.440-444, 
Sadhanadipika 2.41)

90.  KASIVASI BRAHMANA:

    His real name is not known.  In his house the foremost Vedantic Pandita of 
Kasi, Prakasananda Sarasvati, was liberated.  When Lord Caitanya returned to 
Kasi from Vrndavana this brahmana invited all the sannyasa residents of Kasi 
to his house.  After much persuasion Lord Caitanya also came there.  Upon 
observing the Lord's humility the minds of the sannyasis present underwent a 
great change (CC. 1.7).  Also see 'Prakasananda Sarasvati.'

91.  KASISVARA VAISNAVA:

    He was a disciple of Candrasekhar Vaidya.  When Candrasekhar and other 
devotees of Kasi passed away, this Vaisnava, as instructed by his guru, 
continued to protect the site and offer service.  From the references 
regarding this devotee one learns about the house of Candrasekhar Vaidya where 
Lord Caitanya gave instructions to Sanatana Gosvami.  When Srinivasa Acarya 
and Narottama came to Vrndavana, this Kasisvara Vaisnava took them to all the 
places of the Lord's pastimes (Premavilasa 10).

92.  KAVI CAKRAVARTI CUDAMANI:

    He wrote a commentary titled Anvayavodhini on Srutistuti in 
Bhavarthadipika of Sridhara Svami.  He followed the view of Sankara and in the 
conclusion he introduces himself as a brahmana resident of Vrndavana.

93.  KAVICANDRA:

    He belonged to Caitanya sakha (CC. 1.10.109).  Kavicandra was his title.  
Several other devotees are found to carry similar titles (e.g. Kavicandra 
Jadunatha, Mukunda, Banamali, Indriyananda).  This Kavicandra has been 
referred to as Bhatta or Bhatbrahmana in the book Caitanyasangita p.16, 
written by Bhagiratha Bandhu and published by Sitanath Roy from Calcutta.  
Four poems in Padyavali (no. 162,166,188,189) are thought to have been 
composed by him.  However, there is no certainty as to which Kavicandra is the 
author.

94.  KAVICANDRA:

    In Rasikananda prabhu's childhood he was taught by Kavicandra 
(Rasikamangala Purva 9.26).

95.  KAVICANDRA:

    He was the son of Kavikarnapura and a resident of Khandaghos.  He 
translated Gitagovinda into Bengali metrical verse.

96.  KAVIDATTA:

    He belonged to Gadadhara-sakha, and was Kalakanthi in his Vraja 
incarnation (Gauraganoddesadipika 197,204).  References to him are also found 
in Pataparyatana, CC. 1.12.80, and Sakhanirnayamrta 9.

97.  KAVIKARNAPURA:

    He belonged to Caitanya sakha.  His real name was Paramananda Sen.  Lord 
Caitanya gave him the name Karnapura.  His father was Sivananda Sen (CC. 
1.10.62).  He was born in 1524 AD and his Sripata was at Kancanapalli (or 
Kancanapada).  In 1494 (1562 AD) he composed Sri Caitanyacandrodaya in 
Sanskrit.  Four years later he composed Sri Gauraganoddesadipika.  Other books 
written by Karnapura are listed as follows:  

1.  Anandavrndavanacampu
2.  Sri Caitanyacaritmahakavya
3.  Alamkar-Kaustubha
4.  Dasamaskandhatika
5.  Caitanyasahasranama stotra

    When Paramananda was only seven years old he was taken by his parents to 
Nilacala.  There he composed a wonderful sloka on the big toe of Lord Caitanya 
(CC. 1.16.73,75).

98.  KAVIRAJA MISRA BHAGAVATACARYA:

    He has been mentioned in all three Vaisnava Vandana.

99.  KAVIRANJANA:

    A famous Vaisnava poet who belonged to the sakha of Raghunandana Thakura 
of Srikhanda.

100. KAVIRATNA MISRA:

    He belonged to the sakha of Narahari Sarkara and lived in Edna village 
(Namamrtasamudra 220).

101. KAVISEKHARA (Rajasekhara):

    Amongst famous Vrajavuli poets, after Govinda Kaviraja, Rajasekhara 
occupies the foremost position.  He was the disciple of Raghunandana Thakura 
of Srikhanda, and composed two poems dedicated to him (Padakalpataru 
2373-2374).  There are about ninety-two padas in Vrajavuli in Padakalpataru 
with the bhanita of Rajasekhara, Kavisekhara, Sekhara, Nrpakavisekhara.  
Scholars in Bengali literature have different opinions whether Rajasekhara 
preceded or followed Govinda Kaviraja.  Accepting the view of Sukumar Sen, 
Haridasa dasa holds that he was a later poet.  Arguments in support of this 
view may be found in Vrajavuli Sahityera Itihasa pp. 147-149, and arguments 
against this are in the introduction to Gaurapadatarangini pp. 251-253.  Pada 
numbers 2558-2566 are mostly of a descriptive type.  Pada numbers 27242730 
and 2798-2803 are composed in Dhamali style.  The Dundatmika lilagrantha of 
Kavisekhara is quite well known among the Vaisnava community.  In Bangala 
Sahityera Itihasa p.214, Sukumar Sen states that Kavisekhara composed four 
books:  Gopala-carita-mahakavya, Gopalakirtanamrta, Gopinathavijaya Nataka, 
Gopala Vijaya.  Of these the first and third are in Sanskrit.

102. KAVIVALLLABHA (KESIVALLABHA):

    He was a disciple of Srinivasa Acarya. Because he had extremely beautiful 
handwriting he was also called 'Ankharia.'  He copied many books for Srinivasa 
Acarya (Karnananda 2).

103. KAVIVALLLABHA (KESIVALLABHA) DASA:

    His father was Bujavallabha and his mother, Vaisnavi.  His guru, Uddhava 
dasa, was a disciple of Narahari Sarkara Thakura.  In Saka 1520 (1598 AD) 
Kesivallabha composed Rasakadamba.  He lived in the village of Aroda on the 
bank of the river Karatoa in the district of Baguda (Rasikamangala 997).  Only 
one pada (no. 939)) by this poet is found in Padakalpataru.

104. KAZI SAHEB:

    He was a resident of Artadaha and was inspired by Dasa Gadadhara to chant 
the holy name (CBh. 3.5.395-415).

