Bhakti Sandarbha

Bhakti Sandarbha
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Total Pages : 412
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ISBN-10 : 1983030384
ISBN-13 : 9781983030383
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Synopsis Bhakti Sandarbha by : Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī

Bhakti Sandarbha is the fifth Sandarbha of Jīva Gosvāmī. The first Sandarbha deals with pramāna, the Bhāgavatam. The second, third and fourth Sandarbhas deal with sambandha: defining the Lord in his aspects as Paramātmā, Bhagavān and Kṛṣṇa. The present Sandarbha deals with the abhideya (method), the sādhana of bhakti. This is the means to realize Kṛṣṇa. The same topic is covered in the second chapter of the Eastern Section of Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu of Rūpa Gosvāmī, but is expanded greatly. It discusses the spiritual nature of this process, the qualification of bhakti, the various actions of bhakti, vaidhi and rāgānuga types, mixed and pure forms of bhakti and various types of devotees.

Bhagavat Sandarbha

Bhagavat Sandarbha
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Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 1981082662
ISBN-13 : 9781981082667
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Synopsis Bhagavat Sandarbha by : Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī

Bhagavat Sandarbha is the second Sandarbha. After showing in Tattva Sandarbha that the principal proof among all scriptures is Bhāgavatam, Jīva Gosvāmī also indicated that the subject presented in Bhāgavatam is Bhagavān. This Sandarbha commences to describe Bhagavān, distinguishing him from Brahman and Paramātmā. Since Brahman is merely an incomplete realization of Bhagavān, a separate Sandarbha is not need to describe it. Paramātmā, however, having special functions related to creation of the material world and manifestation of the jīva, is described in the next Sandarbha.

Tattva Sandarbha

Tattva Sandarbha
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Total Pages : 141
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ISBN-10 : 1980913447
ISBN-13 : 9781980913443
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Synopsis Tattva Sandarbha by : Jīva Gosvāmī

The Sandarbhas are one of Jīva Gosvāmī's major works. Sandarbha literally means "stringing together." Baladeva explains, "The wise say a Sandarbha is that which possesses various matters of importance which should be known. Bhāgavatam verses are gathered together (sandṛbhyate)."In this case, it is a literary composition consisting of a series of prose sections mixed with verse mainly from Bhāgavatam. It is in six parts which explain Gauḍiya epistemology, theology and philosophy. Tattva Sandarbha deals with the epistemology, while Bhagavat, Paramātmā and Kṛṣṇa Sandarbhas deal with object of worship (sambandha). Bhakti Sandarbha deals with the process or abhidheya, bhakti, and Prīti Sandarbha deals with the goal or prayojana, prema.Tattva Sandarbha first explains the various pramāṇas or methods of proof and concludes that śabda or scripture is the strongest. Using scriptural proofs, finally Bhāgavatam is concluded to be the best among all scriptures. The second part of Tattva Sandarbha explains prameya--what is proved by Bhāgavatam: Kṛṣṇa as the object of worship, bhakti as the method and prema as the goal. These topics are expanded in the other Sandarbhas.

Śrī Paramātma-sandarbha

Śrī Paramātma-sandarbha
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Total Pages : 396
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015080552410
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Synopsis Śrī Paramātma-sandarbha by : Jīva Gosvāmī

Treatise explaning the philosophy of the Chaitanya sect in Vaishnavism; includes English translation and explanation.

The Nectar of Instruction

The Nectar of Instruction
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Publisher : The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
Total Pages : 98
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ISBN-10 : 9789171495556
ISBN-13 : 917149555X
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Synopsis The Nectar of Instruction by : His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Eleven Lessons in the Ancient Science of Bhakti-yoga Across five centuries and half the globe comes this compact guidebook of essential spiritual teachings. How to choose a guru, how to practice yoga, even where to live — you'll find it all in this invaluable work originally written in Sanskrit by Srila Rupa Gosvami, the greatest spiritual genius of medieval India. Now translated and illuminated by Rupa Gosvami's modern successor, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Nectar of Instruction is the key to enlightenment for all seekers on the path of spiritual perfection.

Paramātmā Sandarbha

Paramātmā Sandarbha
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Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 198292473X
ISBN-13 : 9781982924737
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Synopsis Paramātmā Sandarbha by : Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī

Paramātmā Sandarbha is the third Sandarbha. This work describes Paramātmā, since Bhāgavatam delineates three aspects of the Lord: Bhagavān, Paramātmā and Brahman. One Sandarbha has already been dedicated to Bhagavān. Paramātmā is similar to Bhāgavan, having a form and qualities. However, Paramātmā in its three forms as Mahāviṣṇu, Garbhodakaśāyī and Kṣīrodakaśāyī functions in relation to creation, maintenance and destruction of the material universe. Bhagavān functions in relation to devotees in the spiritual world. As well as describing Paramātmā, this work describes the jīva in some detail, since the jīva-śakti takes shelter of Paramātmā. Some parts, particularly of the commentary, deal with arguments against Māyāvāda philosophy.

The Six Goswamis of Vrindavan

The Six Goswamis of Vrindavan
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Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000001702582
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Synopsis The Six Goswamis of Vrindavan by : Steven Rosen

Bhakti-ratnākara

Bhakti-ratnākara
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Total Pages : 646
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015070117547
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Synopsis Bhakti-ratnākara by : Naraharicakrabarttī

Concept of Bhakti according to Chaitanya (Sect) in Vaishnavism.

Waves of Devotion

Waves of Devotion
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Total Pages : 470
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ISBN-10 : 0970358105
ISBN-13 : 9780970358103
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Synopsis Waves of Devotion by : Swami Dhanurdhara

Bhakti Blossoms

Bhakti Blossoms
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Total Pages : 331
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ISBN-10 : 0998976628
ISBN-13 : 9780998976624
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Synopsis Bhakti Blossoms by : Krishna Kanta Dasi

Featuring the voices of over one-hundred female practitioners of Bhakti from all over the world, women Vaishnavi poets share their intimate work and express their love for Krishna. They are a part of Sri Radha, all goddesses bound together in search of their spiritual revolution.