Caitanya Vaisnava Philosophy

Name: Caitanya Vaisnava Philosophy
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780754661771
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Tradition, Reason and Devotion

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In the sixteenth century, Sri Caitanya ignited a profound devotion to Krishna, the divine cowherd boy from the Bhagavad Gita, beginning in eastern India and spreading worldwide. This book offers a thematic exploration of Caitanya Vaishnava philosophy, uncovering the spiritual and intellectual legacy left by Caitanya and his followers. Drawing from rare Sanskrit and Bengali texts, it covers key aspects such as epistemology, ontology, aesthetics, ethics, and history, enhanced by primary source readings that illuminate the tradition's depths.
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This detailed and scholarly work is suited for students and researchers of religion, philosophy, and Eastern studies, as well as readers interested in the history of devotional theologies and Indian spirituality.

Although only a handful of poetry is attributed to Caitanya, his devotional theology was expounded and systematized by his followers in a vast array of poetical, philosophical, and ritual literature. This book provides a thematic study of Caitanya Vaishnava philosophy, introducing key thinkers and ideas in the early tradition,

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In the sixteenth century, the saint and scholar Sri Caitanya set in motion a wave of devotion to Krishna that began in eastern India and has now found its way around the world. Caitanya taught that the highest aim of life is to develop selfless love for God Krishna, the blue-hued cowherd boy who spoke the Bhagavad Gita.

Although only a handful of poetry is attributed to Caitanya, his devotional theology was expounded and systematised by his followers in a vast array of poetical, philosophical, and ritual literature.

Caitanya Vaisnava Philosophy provides a thematic study of Caitanya Vaishnava philosophy, introducing key thinkers and ideas in the early tradition, using Sanskrit and Bengali sources that have seldom been studied in English.

The book addresses major areas of the tradition, including epistemology, ontology, aesthetics, ethics, and history, and every chapter includes relevant readings from primary sources.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780754661771

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Contributors:

Edited by Ravi M. Gupta

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Ravi M. Gupta holds the Charles Redd Chair of Religious Studies at Utah State University. He is the author of The Caitanya Vaia'GBPa'ava VedAunta of JA"va GosvAumA": When Knowledge Meets Devotion (2007) and co-editor of The BhAugavata PurAua'a: Sacred Text and Living Tradition (2013). Ravi completed his doctorate in Hindu Studies at Oxford University and subsequently taught at the University of Florida, Centre College, and the College of William and Mary. He has received three teaching awards, as well as research fellowships at Linacre College and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. Kenneth R. Valpey, Ravi M. Gupta, Kiyokazu Okita, Joseph T. O'Connell, Graham M. Schweig, Rembert Lutjeharms