The Encyclopedia of Krsna's Names • The Sweetest Names of Krsna
This book offers an exclusive and comprehensive collection of over 1000 Names of Kṛṣṇa in Braja, carefully compiled from more than 50 Gauḍīya-Vaiṣṇava-śāstras, including the 10th canto of the Śrīmad Bhāgavata. Each name is presented with an accompanying translation and reference to the verse where it can be found, along with deeper insights into the meaning of each name from the ṭīkās of the ācāryas.The names of Kṛṣṇa are presented in different categories, such as Kṛṣṇa’s Names from the 10th canto, Kṛṣṇa’s names in connection to the place Braja itself, names in connection to certain līlās, Kṛṣṇa’s (most) rasik names, Kṛṣṇa’s aiśvarya names which are given a rasik meaning, Krsna's most often used names in the Gauḍīya-śāstras, an elaborate explanation of the name ‘Kṛṣṇa’ from different ācāryas and a lot more.
Additionally this book offers a complete collection of all verses that speak about the glories of the Holy Name of the Lord from the Gauḍīya-śāstras, including not only references from the Vedas, but also from other religious texts such as the Bible, Koran, and the Torah, showcasing the universal understanding in all religions, that the name(s) of God are the best and most holy jewels in this universe which have to be chanted and sing together.
The book is perfect for both adults and children. Kids can have fun exploring the different names and their beautiful meanings, while adults can delve deeper into the spiritual meanings and additional information and graphics provided in it. Each name reveals certain qualities and even some secrets about Kṛṣṇa, and most importantly, it shows the bhāva (mood) through which our ācāryas saw Kṛṣṇa.
Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in Kṛṣṇa and the Sweetness of Braja. Its detailed explanations, simple and clear presentation of not only the most important and favorite names of the Gauḍīya-ācāryas, but of the hundreds of Kṛṣṇa’s names, will bring incredible nectar and new understandings about the Lord of Vraja.
248 Seiten, borschiert
- Lager: Vorrätig
- Artikel-Code: EBNM
- Gewicht: 0.42kg
- Abmessungen (L x B x H): 22.90cm x 15.10cm x 1.70cm
- Euro-Preis: 18,90
- Sprache: English