This book is a brief guide-manual that covers all the main aspects of Gaudiya Vaishnavism practice — the teaching of unconditional devotion to Shri Krishna, in the line of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 — 1524). First and foremost, this guide...
is intended for readers who are already familiar with the basic tenets of Gaudiya Vaishnavism philosophy and wish to begin practicing. The book describes in detail the procedures for performing spiritual rituals and attempts to delve into their esoteric meaning. For long-practicing Vaishnavas, this book can help refresh their perspective on practice (sadhana) and its goal (sadhya), more deeply reveal the meaning of various rituals, and inspire further advancement on the path of bhakti (love for God).
Contents:
Foreword
Chapter 1. The Inner Mood of a Devotee of Krishna
Chapter 2. Awakening and Morning Duties
Chapter 3. Japa (images of rosaries)
Chapter 4. Hari-katha and Sadhu-sanga
Chapter 5. Nama-hatta
Chapter 6. Altar and Worship of Deities
Chapter 7. Prasad
Chapter 8. Tulasi
Chapter 9. Lunar Calendar of Gaudiya Vaishnavas
Chapter 10. Festivals of Gaudiya Vaishnavas
Chapter 11. Ekadashi
Chapter 12. Chaturmasya and Kartika
Chapter 13. Visiting Temples and Holy Places
Chapter 14. Etiquette of Vaishnavas
Chapter 15. Clothing of Vaishnavas
Dictionary of Names and Terms
Printhouse: Sattva
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2025
ISBN: 9785820503214
Number of pages: 288
Size: 210х150х17 mm
Cover type: hard
Weight: 410 g
ID: 1728213