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God is alluded to in Vaishnavism most frequently as Anandamaya—meaning all joy.

From Cosmic Consciousness by McIvor-Tyndall, Alexander J. (Alexander James)

The young orphan, while still unmarried, was converted to Vaishnavism by Nity�nanda, and begged his way on foot to Brind�ban, where he spent the remainder of his long life in religious study, meditation and worship.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

In this way was the whole Southern country converted to Vaishnavism.

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi

Besides the main sects as described above, Vaishnavism has produced many minor sects, consisting of the followers of some saint of special fame, and mendicants belonging to these are included in the body of Bairāgis.

From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)

Both Rāmānand and Kabīr were adherents of the form of Vaishnavism where devotion is specially addressed to Rāama, who is regarded not only as an incarnation, but as himself identical with the Deity.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various