Bhakti Sandarbha
Bhakti Sandarbha

Author: Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī

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Published: 2018-05-29

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9781983030383

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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.

Tattva Sandarbha
Tattva Sandarbha

Author: Jīva Gosvāmī

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Published: 2018-04-23

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 9781980913443

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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

Author: Jīva Gosvāmī

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Published: 2006

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13:

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

Śrī Bhakti Sandarbha
Śrī Bhakti Sandarbha

Author: Jīva Gosvāmī

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9788187153702

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On concept of doctrine of Bhakti according to Chaitanya sect.

Bhagavat Sandarbha
Bhagavat Sandarbha

Author: Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī

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Published: 2018-05-12

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781981082667

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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.

The Nectar of Instruction
The Nectar of Instruction

Author: His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Publisher: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust

Published:

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 917149555X

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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.

Śrī Bhakti Sandarbha
Śrī Bhakti Sandarbha

Author: Jīva Gosvāmī

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Published: 2008

Total Pages: 639

ISBN-13: 9788184030525

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On concept of doctrine of Bhakti according to Chaitanya sect; Sanskrit text with English translation.

Paramātmā Sandarbha
Paramātmā Sandarbha

Author: Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī

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Published: 2018-05-17

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9781982924737

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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.

Bhakti Tattva Viveka (English)
Bhakti Tattva Viveka (English)

Author: Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

Publisher: Golden Age Media

Published: 2023-01-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 8119582209

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Bhakti Tattva Viveka is a profound spiritual book authored by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. This classic work explores the essence of bhakti, the path of loving devotion to God, in the context of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It delves into the philosophy and practices of devotion, offering deep insights into the principles of pure devotion and the transformative power of love for the Divine. It serves as a guiding light for seekers on their spiritual journey.