Ramaprasad
As a revivalist, from Bengal, of the Sakti
cult, Ramaprasad had no desire to preach or become a missionary. He
was a silent seeker after Truth. But the captivating style of his poems,
known for their alliteration, rhyme and lucidity, have penetrated the far-flung
villages of Bengal. With him, the ancient Sakti cult was modernized by a
blending with Satvik Bhakti, especially after the Chaitanya movement. Sri
Ramakrishna was greatly influenced by Ramaprasad's songs.