The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya
author: O.B.L Kapoor
edition: 2008, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 258
ISBN-10: 8121502756
ISBN-13: 9788121502757
Topic: Vaishnavism
The Householder
This chapter describes The Householder of the second chapter in the book The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya written by O.B.L Kapoor. This work is a comprehensive, critical and comparative study of all aspects of the philosophy and religion of Shri-Caitanya (Sri Chaitanya). Importance is given to the concept of Bhakti—the highest means of attaining God, Prema—divine love and Rasa—The doctrine of transcendental relish. The first three chapters deal with the history of the Vaishnava religion dating from the earliest Vedic period and Vaishnavism in ancient Bengal. The rest of the chapters discuss the philosophy and religion the Chaitanya movement.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “The Householder” according to 132 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
—‘Because gods, men and animals are supported by the householder, therefore is the householder the best of all. The householder has been described as the source of the other three stages; whenever he suffers, the other three suffer with him;...... for this reason, the householder is to be guarded with due effort, and should be honoured and worshipped by the king, as also by the other three.’ Brihaspati (Do., p. 457)....
Read full contents: Verse 3.78
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
In order to establish that every pious householder is obliged to respect the principles of ashrama-dharma, the Lord gave shelter and food to sannyasis and thus set the perfect example of pious householder behavior. It is the unavoidable duty of every householder who follows the principles of varnashrama to provide food and shelter according to their means to the fourth ashrama renounced sannyasis, who travel all over the country for the householders benefit....
Read full contents: Verse 1.14.14
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) [by Sarika. P.]
The eleventh chapter of Bhavishyapurana titled Grihadharmavarnana deals with the duties of a householder. Vishnupurana explains the duties of a householder in the same way. If an atithi arrived, the householder should welcome him and offer him seat. He should also wash his feet, and speak to him in a pleasing manner and provide food for him. When an atithi departs, householder should accompany him for a short while. This practice can be seen instucted in Dharmasutras and Smritis....
Read full contents: Part 3 - Treatment of Atithi (guest-reception) in Puranas
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[The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya: index]
[About The Author (O.b.l. Kapoor)]
[Preface]