The True Nature and Function of the Living Entity - Softcover

Gosw¿m¿, K¿nupriya

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798295835124

Verlag: Caitanya Vai¿¿ava Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Discover a profound exploration of the soul, its purpose, and the path to true peace. The True Nature and Function of the Living Entity (J¿vera Svar¿pa O Svadharma) by ¿r¿mat K¿nupriya Gosw¿m¿ is a deeply philosophical yet accessible guide to understanding the essence of human existence through the lens of traditional Caitanya Vai¿¿ava theology. This carefully edited and expanded English edition brings a classic 20th-century Bengali work to modern readers with clarity, accuracy, and rich supporting material. What is the soul? Why do we suffer? What is real peace? This book answers these timeless questions by distinguishing between material happiness and spiritual fulfillment, presenting devotion (bhakti) as the essential means to lasting inner harmony. Through thoughtful analysis, scriptural references, and practical insight, the author challenges materialistic worldviews and offers a compelling vision of life centered on spiritual realization. Readers will explore:The relationship between the self (j¿va), the world, and the Divine The ultimate goal of life (prayojana) and how to attain it A critique of modern materialism and purely economic solutions to human suffering The transformative power of devotion, faith, and spiritual practice Written with both philosophical depth and remarkable clarity, this work makes complex spiritual truths understandable and relevant for contemporary readers. Ideal for students of Indian philosophy, practitioners of bhakti, and anyone seeking deeper meaning beyond material life, this edition includes annotations, glossary, appendices, and restored passages for a complete and enriched reading experience. Keywords: bhakti, Gaü¿ya Vai¿¿avism, spiritual philosophy, self-realization, j¿va, dharma, devotion, K¿¿¿a, Vedantic thought, inner peace

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Prabhupāda Śrī Kānupriya Goswāmī (1891-1975) was a Vaiṣṇava saint, guru, and practitioner of Krishna Bhakti, coming in the line (parivara) of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu via Śrī Kānu Ṭhākura. As a result of his comprehensive and illustrious deliberation on the Holy Name in his book titled 'Śrī Nāma Cintāmaṇi, ' he was awarded the title of Nāma Vijñānācārya - "Realized Teacher of the Holy Name," by the Vaiṣṇavas of Śrī Navadvīp Dhāma. No one in the history of Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism has received a title with this level of veneration and respect since the original Harināma Ācārya Śrīla Haridāsa Ṭhākura. He was an authentic Vaiṣṇava who lead a humble and pure life, and while he certainly could have established big temples, as well as an organization and such, he clearly understood and avoided the trappings of money and followers.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Caitanya Vai¿¿ava Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798295835124
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 300
• Herausgeber: Steinert Neil
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