(
Hinduism,
Vaishnavism)
Lord Nityananda Prabhu (C. 15th) appeared as Lord Caitanya's principal
associate for spreading the congregational chanting of the holy
names of the Lord. He especially spread the holy name of the
Lord throughout Bengal. A member of the pañca-tattva, or the five features of the Absolute, He is considered an incarnation of Lord
Balarama.
(See Sri Sri Caitanya Caritamrita, Adi-lila, chapter 5.)