Issuing from the divine mouth of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the eight verses comprising this Sri Siksastaka shine as the supremely radiant transcendental jewel of the entirety of Indian literature. They are the very essence of all the Vedas, transcendental sciptures. Although its Sanskrit language is quite simple, its import is profound and even if one studies it throughout his life, his study will not come to an end. While one reads and deliberates on this subject, newer and newer meanings come to light. This definitive edition with the translation and commentary of Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja features the soul stirring Sanmodana Bhasyam commentary by Bhaktivinoda Thakura and the Vivrti commentary of Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada.
Why is it that even people who seem to have everything are unhappy, in spite of their wealth and opulence. Ultimately, the body is bound to become ashes or stool. The truth about the body we are so attached to will die and disappear, but we dont think we shall disappear forever. Are we really this body, or the soul within the body.
Arcana Dipika teaches us how this service is performed and how to please the Lord through this process of worship. By the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the Six Gosvamis and other contemporary followers of Sriman Mahaprabhu, and more recently Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Svami Maharaja the process of Deity worship, which is the authentic method of approaching the Supreme Lord, has been successfully introduced to the entire world.
The groundbreaking spiritual novel by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Jaiva dharma reveals the ultimate development of the path of pure devotion to the English speaking world. Jaiva Dharma gives an unprecedented and poignant analysis of many vital topics, such as, bhagavata tattva, the truth regarding Sri Bhagavan, jiva tattva, the truth regarding the jivas, sakti tattva, the truth regarding Bhagavans potencies, the conditioned and liberated states.