Download or read book Chaitanya and the Vaishnava Poets of Bengal written by John Beames and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the poetry of the Vaishnava Padavi movement. It was spread in a period in medieval Bengali literature from the 15th to 17th centuries, marked by an efflorescence of Vaishnava poetry, often focusing on the Radha-Krishna legend.
Download or read book Chaitanya and the Vaishnava Poets of Bengal written by John Beames and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vaisnava literature of medi val Bengal written by Dineshchandra Sen and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vaisnava poetry of Bengal in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Download or read book Religion Philosophy and Literature of Bengal Vaishnavism written by Durgadas Mukhopadhyay and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes English translation of selected Vaishnava poetry.
Download or read book Unforgetting Chaitanya written by Varuni Bhatia and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-09 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What role do pre-modern religious traditions play in the formation of modern secular identities? In Unforgetting Chaitanya, Varuni Bhatia examines late-nineteenth-century transformations of Bengali Vaishnavism-a vibrant and multifaceted religious tradition that traces its origins to the fifteenth century Krishna devotee Chaitanya (1486-1533). Drawing on an extensive body of hitherto unexamined archival material, Bhatia finds that both religious modernizers and secular voices among the Bengali middle-class invoked Chaitanya, portraying him simultaneously as a local hero, a Hindu reformer, and as God almighty. She argues that these claims should be understood in relation to the recovery of a "pure" Bengali culture and history in a period of nascent, but rising, anti-colonialism in the region. Who is a true Vaishnava? In the late nineteenth century, this question assumed urgency as debates around questions of authenticity appeared prominently in the Bengali public sphere. These debates went on for years, even decades, causing unbridgeable rifts in personal friendships and tarnishing reputations of established scholars. Underlying these debates was the question of authoritative Bengali Vaishnavism and its role in the long-term constitution of Bengali culture and society. At stake, argues Bhatia, was the very nature and composition of an indigenously-derived modernity inscribed through the politics of authenticity, which allowed an influential section of Hindu, upper-caste Bengalis to excavate their own explicitly Hindu pasts in order to find a people's history, a religious reformer, a casteless Hindu sect, the richest examples of Bengali literature, and a sophisticated expression of monotheistic religion.
Download or read book Chaitanya s Pilgrimages and Teachings written by Kr̥ṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmi and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chaitanya written by Amiya P. Sen and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A saint, a reformer, an avatar of Lord Krishna—Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1533) is perceived as all these and many others. In this book on Chaitanya, Amiya P. Sen focuses on the discourses surrounding the mystic’s life, which ended rather mysteriously at the age of 48. Written in a lucid manner and for a wider audience, this book is a fresh attempt to historically reconstruct Chaitanya’s life and times in Bengal and Odisha, as well as Vrindavan, the key centre of medieval Vaishnavism in north India. This work critically evaluates how Chaitanya has been understood contemporaneously and posthumously, particularly as an icon in colonial Bengal. Addressing an important gap in scholarship, which hitherto concentrated on religious and philosophical discourses, Sen offers a full-length biographical account of Nimai or Gaur by drawing on a wide range of sources in English and Bengali. He also argues against the belief that Chaitanya is the sole proponent of Vaishnava bhakti in Bengal, choosing to situate him in the wider devotional cultures of the region.
Download or read book Bengal written by J. N. Nanda and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Critically Analyses The Various Historical Events Which Led To Bengal`S Political, Cultural And Religious Developments Over The Centuries. Going Deep Into The Renaissance That First Dawned In Bengal, It Discusses In Detail Its Arts And Crafts, Literature, Trade And Industry, Religious Harmony And Adventourous Spirit. Further Highlighting The Nationalist Activities Of Bengal, The Book Also Takes Note Of Contributions Made By Bengali Intellectuals In The Fields Of Art, Literature, Education, Political Awareness And Social Reforms.
Download or read book The King of the Dark Chamber written by Rabindranath Tagore and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabindranath Tagore's 'The King of the Dark Chamber' is a play that delves into themes of love, power, and self-realization. Tagore's lyrical and poetic writing style, characteristic of his other works, adds a timeless quality to the play. Set in a mythical kingdom, the play follows the story of a princess who falls in love with a mysterious man hidden away in a dark chamber. As their love unfolds, the audience is taken on a journey of discovery and enlightenment. Tagore's use of symbolism and metaphor enriches the literary context of the play, making it a profound and thought-provoking read. As a Nobel laureate in Literature, Rabindranath Tagore's deep understanding of human emotions and relationships shines through in 'The King of the Dark Chamber'. His own experiences with love and spiritual awakening likely influenced the creation of this timeless piece. Tagore's unique perspective as a philosopher and poet adds depth to the characters and themes explored in the play. I highly recommend 'The King of the Dark Chamber' to readers who appreciate poetic and philosophical works that explore the complexities of love and self-discovery. Tagore's masterpiece offers a captivating narrative that will linger in the reader's mind long after the final act.
Download or read book Sri Chaitanya s Life and Teachings written by Steven Rosen and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tucked away in ancient Sanskrit and Bengali texts is a secret teaching, a blissful devotional (bhakti) tradition that involves sacred congregational chanting (kīrtana), mindfulness practices (japa, smaraṇam), and the deepening of one’s relationship with God (rasa). Brought to the world’s stage by Śrī Chaitanya Mahāprabhu (1486–1533), and fully documented by his immediate followers, the Six Goswāmīs of Vrindāvan, these unprecedented teachings were passed down from master to student in Gauḍīya Vaishnava lineages. The Golden Avatāra of Love: Śrī Chaitanya’s Life and Teachings, by contemporary scholar Steven J. Rosen, makes the profound truths of this confidential knowledge easily accessible for an English language audience. In his well-researched text, modern readers—spiritual practitioners, scholars, and seekers of knowledge alike—will encounter a treasure of hitherto unrevealed spiritual teachings, and be able to fathom sublime dimensions of Śrī Chaitanya’s method. Using the ancient texts themselves and the findings of contemporary academics, Rosen succeeds in summarizing and establishing Śrī Chaitanya’s life and doctrine for the modern world.
Download or read book Medieval Indian Literature Surveys and selections written by Ayyappappanikkar and published by Sahitya Akademi. This book was released on 1997 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Volume Has Two Parts, Surveys Of All The Languages And Selections From Three Languages Assamese, Bengali And Dogri.
Download or read book Bengali Culture Over a Thousand Years written by Ghulam Murshid and published by Niyogi Books. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art, literature, music and other intellectual expressions of a particular society are together regarded as the culture of that society. Ideas, customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society are also its ‘culture’. Contrary to what we think, it is not easy to describe ‘culture’, nor is it easy to write the cultural history. Writing the history of Bengali culture is even more difficult because Bengali society is truly plural in its nature, made even more so by its political division. The two main religious communities that share this culture are often more aware of the differences between them than the similarities. Nonetheless, the people remain bound by history and a shared language and literature. Ghulam Murshid’s Bengali Culture over a Thousand Years is the first non-partisan and holistic discussion of Bengali culture. Written for the general reader, the language is simple and the style lucid. It shows how the individual ingredients of Bengali culture have evolved and found expression, in the context of political developments and how certain individuals have moulded culture. Above all, the book presents the identity and special qualities of Bengali culture. The book was originally published in Bengali in Dhaka in 2006. This is the first English translation.
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature written by Amaresh Datta and published by Sahitya Akademi. This book was released on 1987 with total page 1038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Major Activity Of The Sahitya Akademi Is The Preparation Of An Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature. The Venture, Covering Twenty-Two Languages Of India, Is The First Of Its Kind. Written In English, The Encyclopaedia Gives A Comprehensive Idea Of The Growth And Development Of Indian Literature. The Entries On Authors, Books And General Topics Have Been Tabulated By The Concerned Advisory Boards And Finalised By A Steering Committee. Hundreds Of Writers All Over The Country Contributed Articles On Various Topics. The Encyclopaedia, Planned As A Six-Volume Project, Has Been Brought Out. The Sahitya Akademi Embarked Upon This Project In Right Earnest In 1984. The Efforts Of The Highly Skilled And Professional Editorial Staff Started Showing Results And The First Volume Was Brought Out In 1987. The Second Volume Was Brought Out In 1988, The Third In 1989, The Fourth In 1991, The Fifth In 1992, And The Sixth Volume In 1994. All The Six Volumes Together Include Approximately 7500 Entries On Various Topics, Literary Trends And Movements, Eminent Authors And Significant Works. The First Three Volume Were Edited By Prof. Amaresh Datta, Fourth And Fifth Volume By Mohan Lal And Sixth Volume By Shri K.C.Dutt.
Download or read book The Pearson Indian History Manual for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination written by Singh and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ballads of Bengal written by Dineshchandra Sen and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
