Ishvara Puri was a prominent Indian saint and spiritual teacher known for his deep devotion and teachings on Bhakti (devotion) and Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism). He played a significant role in the spiritual lineage of Madhavendra Puri, who is considered one of the founders of the Puri sect of Vaishnavism. Ishvara Puri is often associated with the life of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a revered saint and the founder of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition. His teachings emphasized the importance of love and devotion to Krishna, encouraging followers to engage in practices like chanting and meditation to attain spiritual realization.