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_aBeames, John, _d1837-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aChaitanya and the Vaishnava Poets of Bengal |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-11-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by John B. Hare (sacred-texts.com), and Chetan Jain (BharatLiterature) | ||
| 520 | _a"Chaitanya and the Vaishnava Poets of Bengal" by John Beames is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich tradition of Bengali poetry from the 15th and 16th centuries, focusing on the life of Chaitanya, a key figure in the Vaishnava movement. It explores the interrelationship between Chaitanya's teachings and the verses produced by various poets of the time, emphasizing the devotional practices and cultural significance of this literary form in Bengal. The narrative centers around Chaitanya's life, beginning with his background and early years, and detailing his transformation into a wandering ascetic and religious leader. Beames examines how Chaitanya's devotion to Krishna and the worship of Radha established a new spiritual ethos, which emphasized love and devotion over ritualistic practices. The book also highlights the Vaishnava poets—whose works collectively form the "Padakalpataru," a significant collection of poems within the sect—and the themes of divine love that characterize much of the poetry. Through this analysis, Beames illustrates how Chaitanya’s influence enhanced the Bengali cultural landscape, transforming both religious thought and songwriting into a vehicle for spiritual expression and community cohesion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aChaitanya, 1486-1534 | ||
| 653 | _aVaishnavism | ||
| 653 | _aVaishnava poetry, Bengali | ||
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