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 Infinite Partial Manifestation of Krsna
This chapter describes The Infinite Partial Manifestation of Krsna of the eighth 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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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
Aishvarya may be manifest or not, but if the activities appropriate for human-like pastimes are not transgressed, it is certainly called madhurya. For example, the killing of Putana occurred when Krishna was a baby, but this manifestation of aishvarya did not even slightly overstep His baby-like behaviour. Aishvarya is when a mood of opulence overrides the activities of a human being....
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
This manifestation is neither an error nor a confusion; it is a real manifestation of God in diverse forms without implying the notion of change or transformation. The world is thus real, being a real manifestation of God. Brahman Himself, being of the nature of sat, cit and ananda, can manifest Himself in His partial aspects in the world without the help of any instrument....
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Bhajana-Rahasya [by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya]
Bhava that suddenly arises without any spiritual practice is called krishna-prasada-ja-bhava or krishna-bhakta-prasada-ja-bhava. Prasada-ja-bhava is rare; generally, the living entity attains bhava by spiritual practice. Krishna-prasada-ja-bhava is received by Shri Krishna s benediction, His darshana, or by a revelation (sphurti) within the heart. Shrila Shukadeva Gosvami received bhava as a result of mercy manifesting in his heart....
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[The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya: index]
[About The Author (O.b.l. Kapoor)]
[Preface]