(
Hinduism,
Vaishnavism)
Abhirama Thakura (C. 15th) was one of the most vigorous preachers among
the associates of Lord Nityananda Prabhu. In the mood of a
cowherd boy, Sri Abhirama Thakura carried a bullwhip named Jaya
Mangala. Whomever he struck with this whip became filled with
Krishna prema, love for God. If Abhirama Thakura offered
obeisances to any stone other than a sacred salagrama-sila, it
would at once burst into pieces. Abhirama Thakura used his home
for preaching and for serving Vaishnava pilgrims. His house
constantly resounded with kirtana and topics of Krishna.
(See Sri Caitanya Caritamrita, Adi-lila 11.13.)