Chaitanya's Life And Teachings - From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita
Gosvāmi Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja
Translator Jadunath Sarkar
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
Discover the life and teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in this enlightening book by Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Gosvāmi. Chaitanya, considered the combined avatar of Radha and Krishna, had a profound impact on Vaishnavism in Bengal with his mode of worship through bhajan-kirtan and dance. He popularized the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra and founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism, expounding the philosophy of Achintya Bheda Abheda Tattva. His teachings are summarized in ten root principles, including the importance of pure devotion and love for Krishna as the ultimate goal.