Gangesha Upadhyaya was an Indian philosopher and scholar of ancient India, who lived in the 18th century.

He was a prominent figure in the development of the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, and his teachings emphasized the importance of devotion, selfless service, and spiritual growth.

• Gangesha Upadhyaya was born in 1734 CE in the village of Khetri, in the state of Rajasthan, India.
• He was a disciple of the great Vaishnava saint, Ramananda, and later became a prominent scholar and philosopher in his own right.
• Gangesha Upadhyaya's teachings emphasized the importance of the Bhagavad Gita, and he wrote extensively on its teachings and interpretations.
• He was a strong advocate for the importance of devotion and selfless service in achieving spiritual growth and self-realization.
• Gangesha Upadhyaya's teachings also emphasized the importance of the concept of "sannyasa", or renunciation, as a means of achieving spiritual liberation.