Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the great apostle of love of God, is the pioneer of the modern Hare Krishna movement. He is none other than Lord Krishna, who advented Himself at Sridham Mayapur, a quarter in the city of Navadvipa, in West Bengal, in the year 1486. His mission was to initiate and spread the yuga-dharma for this age the Harinama Sankirtana, congregational chanting of the holy name of the Lord.
Born to Sri Jagannatha Mishra and Srimati Sachidevi, He was named Vishwambhara, later known as Nimai Pandita, and after accepting sannyasa, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He spent the first 24 years of His life in Navadvipa as a student and householder. Subsequently, He embraced sannyasa and made His headquarters in Jagannatha Puri, where He spent the remaining 24 years of His life. His mission established a universal path for spiritual advancement, transcending all social and religious differences.
"Vishwambhara" - A biographical novel on the life of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, is a compelling work by Dr. Na. Mogasale, a Karnataka Sahitya Academy awardee and author of 13 best-selling novels. The book delves into the intricate tapestry of our cultural and historical heritage expounded by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This book provides a glimpse into the divine life and teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the epitome of the highest stage of pure devotion to Lord Krishna. It presents the story of one of the most influential saints and social reformers of the bhakti movement.
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the great apostle of love of God, is the pioneer of the modern Hare Krishna movement. He is none other than Lord Krishna, who advented Himself at Sridham Mayapur, a quarter in the city of Navadvipa, in West Bengal, in the year 1486. His mission was to initiate and spread the yuga-dharma for this age the Harinama Sankirtana, congregational chanting of the holy name of the Lord.
Born to Sri Jagannatha Mishra and Srimati Sachidevi, He was named Vishwambhara, later known as Nimai Pandita, and after accepting sannyasa, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He spent the first 24 years of His life in Navadvipa as a student and householder. Subsequently, He embraced sannyasa and made His headquarters in Jagannatha Puri, where He spent the remaining 24 years of His life. His mission established a universal path for spiritual advancement, transcending all social and religious differences.
"Vishwambhara" - A biographical novel on the life of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, is a compelling work by Dr. Na. Mogasale, a Karnataka Sahitya Academy awardee and author of 13 best-selling novels. The book delves into the intricate tapestry of our cultural and historical heritage expounded by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This book provides a glimpse into the divine life and teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the epitome of the highest stage of pure devotion to Lord Krishna. It presents the story of one of the most influential saints and social reformers of the bhakti movement.