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 Lila (Beatific Sports ) of Krsna
This chapter describes The Lila (Beatific Sports ) 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.
Full contents not available online!
To read the full text of The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya, you can buy O.B.L Kapoor’s book from Exotic India
You can look up the meaning of the phrase “The Lila (Beatific Sports ) of Krsna” according to 219 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
They are always present near him for sport. Therefore, he is Aptakama (‘one who has realized his desires ). 24. This is his secret. He is said to be beyond Prakriti. As he sports with Prakriti, his sport (with Prakriti) is experienced by others. 25. His sport consists of creation, sustenance and annihilation by means of Rajas, Sattva and Tamas Gunas. This sport is of two kinds: the real and the ordinary or customary. 26....
Read full contents: Chapter 1 - The Greatness of Vrajabhumi
The Bhagavata Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Moreover, Krishna being above egotism cannot be charged with having some interest in Rasa-lila either ways. 2. Metaphysically, Krishna being the Inner Controller of all, abides in the bodies of Gopis as well as of their husbands. Different persons are different bodies, assumed by the Lord, for the sake of Divine Sport. 3. This behaviour of Krishna was an attractive device to induce ordinary people to spirituality....
Read full contents: Part 4 - The Teaching of the Bhagavata Purana
Śrī Kṛṣṇa Aṣṭottara-śata Nāmavaḷḷiḥ
‘karshati iti’) ॐ कमलनाथाय नमः om kamala-nathaya namah || 2 || the Lord of Goddess Lakshmi, Kamala, ॐ वासुदॆवाय नमः om vasudevaya namah || 3 || Vasudev's son ॐ सनातनाय नमः om sanatanaya namah || 4 || the eternal Lord ॐ वासुदॆवात्मजाय नमः om vasudevatmajaya namah || 5 || Salutations to Vasudeva (Vasudev's son, Krishna) ॐ पुण्याय नमः om punyaya namah || 6 || the Meritorious One, who is consummate piety ॐ लीलामानुष विग्रहाय नमः om lila-manusha-vigrahaya...
Read full contents: Read Contents
Total 219 books found: See all results here.
Summary:
You can return to the book Index to buy or shop for other books, or you can read the available online pages below:
[The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya: index]
[About The Author (O.b.l. Kapoor)]
[Preface]