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 Leader of Vaisnavas
This chapter describes The Leader of Vaisnavas 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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Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
nityananda bale,—“bhala haila vaishnava aji yadi prana vance—tabe pai saba” || 93 || English translation: (93) Nityananda said, “We thought it would be good to turn them into Vaisnavas, but we will be lucky if we survive today. ”Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:Nityananda said, “Leave far aside any idea that by giving Krishna s instructions to Jagai and Madhai they will become Vaishnavas, it will be good if we can protect ourselves from their invincible attack. ”...
Read full contents: Verse 2.13.93
The Shiva Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
The leader of the Danavas thus prevented the Brahma missile from attacking him. 11. Then the infuriated leader of the Danavas drew the bow violently and discharged divine missiles at the goddess with due invocation through the mantras. 12. Opening the mouth very wide she swallowed the missiles and roared with a boisterous laugh. The Danavas were terrified. 13. He then hurled a Shakti, a hundred Yojanas long at Kali. By means of divine missiles she broke it into a hundred pieces. 14....
Read full contents: Chapter 38 - Kali fights
Sri Krishna-Chaitanya [by Nisikanta Sanyal]
Sri Advaita Acharya was the leader of a small band of sincere devotees who were at this time settled in Nabadwip. These Vaishnavas were opposed by atheists, specially on account of their practice of frequently uttering the Name of Hari with a loud voice....
Read full contents: Chapter 1 - Country and Society
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[The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya: index]
[About The Author (O.b.l. Kapoor)]
[Preface]