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
Bhakti, Jnana, Karman and Yoga
This chapter describes Bhakti, Jnana, Karman and Yoga of the twelfth 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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Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study) [by Partha Sarathi Sil]
The third chapter contains the praises of karma-yoga. This earth is governed by karman. Brahman himself created the subjects along with the sacrifice for performance of Karman. By the description of cloud, rice and food etc. karma-cakra has been established and thus the karma-yoga has been put on firmness. In responds to the query of Arjuna in respect of superiority between Karman and Jnana, Lord Krishna describes the greatness of Karman to him....
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
Mayi means ‘in Me, in My Shyamasundara form , and ananya-yogena means ‘bhakti that is not mixed with jnana-yoga, tapa-yoga, etc. The word ca (also) indicates pradhani-bhuta-bhakti, bhakti that is mixed with yet predominant over jnana, etc. Devotees only perform the first type of bhakti (ananya-bhakti). Jnanis adopt the second type, pradhani-bhuta-bhakti, wherein jnana is predominated by bhakti....
Read full contents: Verses 13.8-12
Ramanuja’s Interpretation of the Bhagavad-gita [by Abani Sonowal]
Eleni Boliaki s article ‘Jnana, Bhakti, and Karma Yoga. Sankara and Ramanuja on the Bhagavad-Gita , argues that, Ramanuja employs a theistic interpretation of the Gita in reconciliation with monism. According to Ramanuja, the Gita affirms the bhakti doctrine of the Upanishads. He suggests a combination of jnana, karma and bhakti, practiced at the same time, because the path of knowledge, devotion and action all are mentioned in the Gita. But he emphasizes on bhakti yoga i. e....
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[The Philosophy and Religion of Sri Chaitanya: index]
[About The Author (O.b.l. Kapoor)]
[Preface]