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Shyamdas presents an original translation of a 17th century text documenting the lives of 252 accomplished Bhakti Yogis of India. In each of three volumes of the 252 Vaishnavas, Shyamdas has rendered 84 of these amazing stories into flowing English, while maintaining the unique style of the original texts. The stories are surreal, but also reveal refined Vedantic teachings. These texts are filled with practical and priceless examples of how to discover the enlightened devotional lifestyle within our own lives. Through these bhaktas devotion-filled stories, we can enjoy their association (satsang) and discover our own unique relationship with the Beloved, wherein the hidden essences of Grace flourish. ... Read more

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The Journal of Vaisnava studies
Every year many words are written about religion, most with no lasting value and not based on any real research, so it is a happy event when one comes across apublication like the Journal of Vaishnava Studies (JVS). Requiring a high standard from its authors, JVS publishes material specifically focused on the study and understanding of the Vaishnava tradition. The journal presents the research of Vaishnavas andscholars of Vaishnavism. This works to present both the practitioner and academic perspectives of the tradition.

Published biannually, JVS was founded in 1992 by Editor Satyaraja dasa -scholar and author of more than 20 books. It has been called the most important academic journal in the field of Hindu studies generally and in Vaishnava studies in particular.

JVS has been lauded for its thoroughness and ground-breaking scholarship. Columbia University's Southern Asian Institute haspraised the Journal for its visionary approach and for its high quality. In his textbook, "A Survey of Hinduism" Professor Klaus Klostermaier notes that "Journal of Vaishnava Studies carries important scholarly as well as devotional articles likely to stimulate research and disseminate knowledge on this major religion associated with the name of Vishnu."

The Journal has attracted the top scholars in the field of Vaishnava studies.Each issue assembles a group of articles that are genuinely informative and are written to be read by scholars as well as those not familiar with the intricacies of the study of Vaishnavism. JVS is thematic and each issue has a particular focus.

Previous issues have covered themes such as the Ramayana, Vaishnavism and Modernity, and Yoga. The most recent issue, released in the Spring of 2007, has the theme Sacred Biography and contains biographies of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati and Jiva Goswami along with biographical pieces about Narayana Bhatt and others. Each article is complete with bibliography and references.

The current issue, themed Gita Comes West, is JVS Vol 16, No. 1/ Fall 2007. It contains ten fascinating and well researched articles over more than 200 pages about how the Bhagavad Gita came to the West. The articles tell the story of how the Gita arrived in Europe in the 1870sand the influence the Gita had on philosophers such as Emerson and Blake and other people such as T. S. Elliot. Also included is
'Of Mothers and Messengers: Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada As He Is.' This piece by Vineet Chandra, tells the story of Srila Prabhupada presenting the teaching of Krishna to the west.
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Chapters: Manavala Mamunigal, Thirumazhisai Aazhwar, Alvars, Vedanta Desika, Kulashekhara Varman, Peyalvar, Parasara Bhattar,. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 38. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Manavala Mamunigal (born 1370, death 1443) was a Hindu religious leader, who during the 15th century in Tamil Nadu, with the help of his eight disciples helped spread Vaishnavism. The disciples of Mamunigal established places of learning to teach Vaishnavite philosophy in Tamil Nadu. Srirangam in southern India is a celebrated pilgrimage centre. It is the only dhivyakshetram sung by all ten azhwars and Andal. It is called Bhuloka Vaikunta. It is the root of all 108 dhivya kshetras. But over these and several other distinctions, the most outstanding is that the Lord showed here the ideal Acharya in the person of Swamy Manavala Mamuni. Manavala Mamunigal is one of the most well known and significant acharyas of Ramanuja's Sri Vaishnava Tradition-southern sect. Manavala Mamuni was the final acharya of a lineage that begins with the Supreme Being Sriman Narayana, passes through Acharyas such as Yamunacharya, Ramanuja, Embar, Pillai Lokacharya and ends with Manavala Mamuni when Manavala Mamuni was accepted by the Lord of Srirangam, Sri Ranganatha, as His own acharya at Srirangam. Swami Manavala Mamunigal was born in 1370, under the asterism of moolam, in the month of aippasi at Azhwar Thirunagari in Tamil Nadu, to 'Tigazhaakkidanthan Tirunaveerudaiya piran dasar annar' and 'Sriranga Nacchiyar'. Swami MamunigaL's father was the son-in-law and also a disciple of Kollikavala dasar, a junior disciple of Swami Pillai Lokacharya. His parents named him Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Nayanar (beautiful groom) after Lord Ranganathan of Srirangam. The young manavalan had his basic education under his father...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=5204129 ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Vaishnava-Sahajiya is a form of tantric Vaishnavism that originated in Bengal in the 16th century. Vaishnava-Sahajiya is generally considered as a 'left-handed path and apostate to vedic injunction, though followers claim that this is only a cosmetic understanding. The Vaishnava-Sahajiya sought religious experience through the five senses which included human coupling and sexual love. Sahaja (Sanskrit: "easy" or "natural") as a system of worship was prevalent in the Tantric traditions common to both Hinduism and Buddhism in Bengal as early as the 8th-9th centuries. "Sahaja" was evident in the teachings and poetry of Mahasiddha Saraha. ... Read more

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This edition is written in English. However, there is a running French thesaurus at the bottom of each page for the more difficult English words highlighted in the text. There are many editions of Chaitanya and the Vaishnava Poets of Bengal. This edition would be useful if you would like to enrich your French-English vocabulary, whether for self-improvement or for preparation in advanced of college examinations. Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to “difficult, yet commonly used” English words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in French, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English without using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. This edition is helpful to French-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. Students who are actively building their vocabularies in French or English may also find this useful for Advanced Placement® (AP®) tests. TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. This book is one of a series of Webster's paperbacks that allows the reader to obtain more value from the experience of reading. Translations are from Webster's Online Dictionary, derived from a meta-analysis of public sources, cited on the site. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Vaiṣṇava Carana dāsa was a Vaishnava guru. A Vaidya by caste, his real name was Gokulananda Sen. His Sripata was located at Tena Vaidyapura about six miles from the Jhamatpura subdivision of Katwa. He compiled the Padakalpataru in 1718-1723 A.D. He also wrote the preface for the Mahā-vandanā. He was the disciple of Radhamohana Thakura, a descendant of Srinivasa Acarya. His own disciples included Krishna das Babaji. He was an accomplished musician and popularized the tradition known as "Tenar chap" or "Dhap". ... Read more

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Study of the Påaäncaråatra, Vaishnava canonical text. ... Read more

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Study of Caitanyacandrodaya, Sanskrit play on Chaitanya, 1486-1534 of Karònaapura, b. 1524?. ... Read more

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History of Vaishnavism in Madhya Pradesh; based on the study of sculpture of the period, 700-1200 A.D. ... Read more

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Study of the works of Hindi Vaishnava poets with special reference to the depiction of Krishna, Hindu deity; covers the period, 14th to 15th century. ... Read more