Chaitanya's Life And Teachings : From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kr̥ṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmi, 1518-

Contributor:

Sarkar, Jadunath, Sir, 1870-1958

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Chaitanya's Life And Teachings" by Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmi is a historical account centered on the life and philosophy of the revered Indian saint, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, likely written in the late 16th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Chaitanya's journey as a spiritual leader who spread the teachings of bhakti (devotion) and his transformative impact on the religious landscape of India. It focuses particularly on the essence of his life, teachings, and the interactions with his disciples and followers. The opening of the text introduces the historical context of Chaitanya's life, focusing on his early experiences in Navadwip and his conversion to Vaishnavism. We learn about his parents' background, his intellectual prowess, and the significant moments that led him to embark on a spiritual quest. The narrative captures Chaitanya's ecstatic devotion and the ensuing influence he wielded, both personally and within the broader community. As he interacts with figures like Nityánanda and Adwaita, the opening portion sets the tone for a detailed recounting of miraculous events, fervent devotion, and the philosophical underpinnings of his teachings that will unfold throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by James Simmons

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaitanya_Charitamrita

Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-11-14