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
Samkirtana
This chapter describes Samkirtana 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 “Samkirtana” according to 17 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
vicitra-bhagavan-nama-samkirtana-kathotsavaih | sademam ramayan vishnujana-sanga-sukham bhajet || 34 || You always engage in the ecstatic performance of wonderful festivals for Shri Parvati with Bhagavan s nama-sankirtana and harikatha. Thus you experience the blissful association of Shri Vishnu s devotees in her company....
Read full contents: Verse 1.3.34
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) [by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja]
Any type of sadhana or devotional practice, be it raganuga (spontaneous) or vaidhi (regulative) are rendered useless without the presence of Shri Nama-sankirtana....
Read full contents: The Holy Name is the Best Process for Perfection
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
Since activities like worship and meditation are unable to fully manifest the Supreme Lord, the process of sankirtana is supreme. This sankirtana is the best of all activities for reviving one s relationship with the Supreme Lord. That is why in His Gaura pastimes Shri Krishnacandra is addressed as sankirtana-priya, or He who is fond of sankirtana. He is the supreme worshipable Lord of all devotees. Those who have no love for Him are certainly nondevotees....
Read full contents: Verse 3.10.2
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[The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya: index]
[About The Author (O.b.l. Kapoor)]
[Preface]