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 Manner and Purpose of Krsna's Appearance on Earth
This chapter describes The Manner and Purpose of Krsna's Appearance on Earth 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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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation [by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar]
Actually it was Lord Krishna, who got Mother Earth rid of her unwholesome burden, and it was indeed the purpose of His incarnation. Barring a few, on both sides (the five Pandavas, Ashvattama, Kripacarya and Kritavarma), all the rest were annihilated and it was all the work of Shri Krishna s whip. With no other weapon in hand, the Master strategist directed and controlled the military strategy at every turn and made it possible for the Pandavas to claim victory....
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Garga Samhita (English) [by Danavir Goswami]
English translation of verse 4. 15. 5: Durvasa Muni gave them the wonderful krishna-pancanga method of worship. Following it, they worshiped the Yamuna and attained Lord Krishna as their husband....
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The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Tapti, the holy Vidarbha as well as Payasvini, the Godavari and the very holy Bhima and Krishna river, Kaveri and the other prominent rivers known as destroyer of sins with all their centres of pilgrimage numbering about ninety-nine crores remained present on the southern direction of Dvaraka with all eagerness and devotion. They began to play merrily either in the waters of Gomati or on its banks in the vicinity of Krishna....
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[The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya: index]
[About The Author (O.b.l. Kapoor)]
[Preface]