The Lives of the Vaishnava Saints PDF Download

Author: Bimal Phukan
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482886987
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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Sankaradevas 16thcentury figured silk tapestries, known as Vrindavani Vastra, today adorn museums of the world including those at London, Paris and Los Angeles. However, Srimanta Sankaradeva, the Vashnava Saint of Assam, is revered most as a religious reformer. A contemporary of Kabir, Nanak and Chaitanya, Sankaradeva is one of the religious leaders of great endowment who blazed across the Indian horizon in the 15thcentury bearing the message ofbhaktito the people. Sankaradeva (1469-1568) was a man of creativity, and above all, he was a man of religion. His literary and artistic activities are not ends in themselves; they are consciously oriented towards the sharing of his creed. His work be it a hymn, a verse for chanting, dramas for the stage, dance forms, or even a drum for accompaniment was only to draw his audience to the word of God. That he performed each task with consummate excellence is a measure of his greatness. His key literary texts are a part of every Assamese household and his dance forms are today a part of classical canon of Indian dance traditions. It remains a pity that despite his great achievements, Sankaradeva is relatively unknown outside his native state of Assam. This book attempts to give an overview of the life and works of the multi-faceted genius encompassing art, literature, music, dance and drama.

Author: Steven Rosen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Vaishnavites
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Author: Anata Shakti
Publisher: Torchlight Publications
ISBN: 9781887089395
Category : Hindu saints
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Profiles devotees of the Hindu Lord Krishna, whose lives "set the ideal example of how to follow the godly way of life," either through personal devotion or through public works of compassion.

Author: Sumita Roy
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
ISBN: 9788120718838
Category : Religious poetry, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Author: Dr. P. Jayaraman
Publisher: Vani Prakashan
ISBN: 9389012694
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 108

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Author: Naraharicakrabarttī
Publisher:
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Category : Bhakti
Languages : en
Pages : 646

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Concept of Bhakti according to Chaitanya (Sect) in Vaishnavism.

Author: A. PADMANABAN
Publisher: Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
ISBN: 812302570X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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The object of the series is to offer the general reader authentic accounts of the life and work of great figures who have contributed immensely to reform the Indian society. The present volume deals with the life and contribution of eight saint reformers from various regions of the country. All of them have been champions of a casteless and classless society and have stood for harmony, peace and unity. The messages and deeper thoughts of these saints are as much relevant today as they were several centuries ago.

Author: Muttusvami Srinivasa Aiyangar
Publisher:
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Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 460

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Author: Dipti Ray
Publisher: Northern Book Centre
ISBN: 9788172111953
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Little has so far been written on the "Prataparudradeva, the last great suryavamsi king of Orissa". For the first time in this work attempt has been made to throw new light on this field and thereby filling up a very major gap in the study of Orissan History. Salient Features (i) This illuminating volume leads to fascinating revelations about the life and activities of the great king Prataparudradeva. (ii) It constitutes a unique asset in understanding how Prataparudradeva who more or less through out his life had a fight and fight against adversaries from the North from the South and from the West with both Hindu and Muslim powers and proved himself as a great emperor of Orissa. Not only did he show his persistence to fight out the enemy but also in diplomatic skill he was found well conversant. (iii) In the field of religion his contribution was on less. He was a respector of all the religions and was tolerant to all religious sect. The most remarkable event in the field of religion during his rule was steady growth of Oriya Vaishnavism as well as Goudiya Vaishnavism under his patronage. (iv) Economic life of Orissa received new turn during his rule. He allowed the Portuguese trades to establish a settlement at Pipli in Balasore District (Orissa). The industries of Orissa got a boost because of the Portuguese demand. (v) He himself was a poet and great patronised of literature. His court was adorned with galaxy of very important poets. In his region the contributions of Panchasakha to the Oriya Literature paved the way for further prosperity in later period. The Panchasakha’s also initiated a reformist movement which sought to remove social barriers and minimized the existing social problem of inequality between man and man. (vi) He was strong and efficient administrator. The key note of his administrative system was to bring peace and prosperity of the people. (vii) If people suffered from the baneful effect of natural calamities life famine and draught he war alert to do his best for welfare of the suffering mass. Hope this book from a variety of stand points will be popular for the scholars, students and the public.

Author: V. Rangachari
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Vaishnavites
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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