The True Nature and Function of the Living Entity (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Caitanya Vaiava Press, 2026
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Paperback. Discover a profound exploration of the soul, its purpose, and the path to true peace.The True Nature and Function of the Living Entity (Jivera Svarupa O Svadharma) by Srimat Kanupriya Goswami is a deeply philosophical yet accessible guide to understanding the essence of human existence through the lens of traditional Caitanya Vaiava theology. This carefully edited and expanded English edition brings a classic 20th-century Bengali work to modern readers with clarity, accuracy, and rich supporting material.What is the soul? Why do we suffer? What is real peace? This book answers these timeless questions by distinguishing between material happiness and spiritual fulfillment, presenting devotion (bhakti) as the essential means to lasting inner harmony. Through thoughtful analysis, scriptural references, and practical insight, the author challenges materialistic worldviews and offers a compelling vision of life centered on spiritual realization.Readers will explore: The relationship between the self (jiva), the world, and the DivineThe ultimate goal of life (prayojana) and how to attain itA critique of modern materialism and purely economic solutions to human sufferingThe transformative power of devotion, faith, and spiritual practiceWritten with both philosophical depth and remarkable clarity, this work makes complex spiritual truths understandable and relevant for contemporary readers.Ideal for students of Indian philosophy, practitioners of bhakti, and anyone seeking deeper meaning beyond material life, this edition includes annotations, glossary, appendices, and restored passages for a complete and enriched reading experience.Keywords: bhakti, Gauiya Vaiavism, spiritual philosophy, self-realization, jiva, dharma, devotion, Ka, Vedantic thought, inner peace A clear and powerful guide to the soul's true nature and purpose. This classic explores bhakti, self-realization, and the path to lasting peace beyond material life. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The True Nature and Function of the Living Entity (Paperback)
- Author
- Kanupriya Goswami
- Publisher
- Caitanya Vaiava Press
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
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- 9798295835124
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- 2nd Edition
Discover a profound exploration of the soul, its purpose, and the path to true peace.
The True Nature and Function of the Living Entity (Jīvera Svarūpa O Svadharma) by Śrīmat Kānupriya Goswāmī is a deeply philosophical yet accessible guide to understanding the essence of human existence through the lens of traditional Caitanya Vaiṣṇava theology. This carefully edited and expanded English edition brings a classic 20th-century Bengali work to modern readers with clarity, accuracy, and rich supporting material.
What is the soul? Why do we suffer? What is real peace? This book answers these timeless questions by distinguishing between material happiness and spiritual fulfillment, presenting devotion (bhakti) as the essential means to lasting inner harmony. Through thoughtful analysis, scriptural references, and practical insight, the author challenges materialistic worldviews and offers a compelling vision of life centered on spiritual realization.
Readers will explore:
- The relationship between the self (jīva), the world, and the Divine
- The ultimate goal of life (prayojana) and how to attain it
- A critique of modern materialism and purely economic solutions to human suffering
- The transformative power of devotion, faith, and spiritual practice
Written with both philosophical depth and remarkable clarity, this work makes complex spiritual truths understandable and relevant for contemporary readers.
Ideal for students of Indian philosophy, practitioners of bhakti, and anyone seeking deeper meaning beyond material life, this edition includes annotations, glossary, appendices, and restored passages for a complete and enriched reading experience.
Keywords: bhakti, Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism, spiritual philosophy, self-realization, jīva, dharma, devotion, Kṛṣṇa, Vedantic thought, inner peace
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About the Author
Neil Steinert a/k/a Nityānanda Dāsa, was born in Utah, USA, and is a practitioner, student/teacher, researcher, writer, publisher, and archivist of the Caitanya Vaiṣṇava tradition. He is a disciple of Prabhupāda Śrī Kṛṣṇacandra Goswāmī of the Śrīla Narottama Dāsa Ṭhākura lineage (parivara). He has been practicing bhakti since 1991 and presently resides in New Jersey with his family. He is the chief editor and director of the Caitanya Vaisnava Press and is also a contributing member of the Blazing Sapphire Press.
Jagadananda Das, a.k.a. Jan K. Brzezinski, PhD (1950-2024), joined the Hare Krishna movement in Toronto, Canada, in 1970 and was initiated by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami in 1971 in Detroit. In ISKCON, he served in various capacities at ISKCON Press in Brooklyn, then at the Dallas Gurukula where he taught Sanskrit, in New Vrindavan where he headed the Varṇāśrama College experiment in 1974, and then as headmaster of the Mayapur Gurukula in India (1975-1979). In 1979, he took sannyāsa from Bhavananda, taking the name Hiranyagarbha Swami. In 1979, having gained clear understading of ISKCON's philosophical discrepancies as well as their lack of proper connection to Chaitanya Vaishnavism, he left ISKCON and joined the son and direct disciple of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, Lalita Prasad Thakur (1879-1980), from whom he received authentic dīkṣā, siddha-praṇāli, and vairāgya (bābājī veṣa). He was given the name Jagadānanda Dās Bābājī. For the next five years, he lived in the holy town of Navadvipa, West Bengal. He studied the literature of the sampradāya in its original languages and was given the title Bhakti-śāstrī by the Bhaktivinoda Goṣṭhī in 1982.In 1985, he returned to Canada and took courses in comparative religious studies and the history of religions at McGill University, earning top honors. In 1988, he was awarded the Commonwealth Scholarship to study for his doctorate at the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London). In 1992, he was awarded a Ph.D. in Sanskrit Literature, the subject of his dissertation being the Gopāla-campū of Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī.
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