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 Conversion of Prataparudra
This chapter describes The Conversion of Prataparudra 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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Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) [by Chandrima Das]
The title “Daya-Gaja-Keshari” could be traces in the Bekkallu inscription of the time of Rudradeva, dated Shaka 1097 and the Terala inscription of the time of Kumara (Pratapa) Rudra, dated Shaka 1213. In the latter inscription, Prataparudra is stated to have had this title as a lanchana, i. e. , title used by his predecessors. The discovery of the Khandavalli plates has added a new dimension to the problem. The seal of this copperplate is more interesting....
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
Ramananda Ray was a minister of Prataparudra, and at his intercession Caitanya came into contact with Prataparudra, who became one of his followers. The influence of Caitanya together with the conversion of Prataparudra produced a great impression upon the people of Orissa, and this led to the spread of Vaishnavism and the collapse of Buddhism there in a very marked manner. During the time of Caitanya, Hussain Shaha was the Nawab of Gaur....
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Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
ekaki prataparudra giya sei sthane dirgha hai padilena prabhura carane || 188 || English translation: (188) Prataparudra went there alone and fell flat at the lotus feet of the Lord....
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[The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya: index]
[About The Author (O.b.l. Kapoor)]
[Preface]