Why some only get an ābhāsa of Bhagavat-sākṣāṭkāra
One of the amazing things about Śrī Jīva Goswami’s Sandarbhas is that they leave no …
The mechanism of Bhagavat-sākṣātkāra
In the Prīti Sandarbha, Śrī Jīva Goswami does a systematic analysis of Bhagavat-sākṣātkāra, the direct …
Can I get bhāva different from my guru’s bhāva?
One of the frequently asked questions on this site is: can I get the bhāva …
Ascertaining the paramārtha or supreme object of attainment, part II
In the previous article, I discussed how Śrī Jīva Goswami ascertains the paramārtha or …
Ascertaining the paramārtha or supreme object of attainment, part I
A major concern of the śāstras is the ascertainment of the paramārtha or supreme object …
What is jīvan-mukti?
The term jīvan-mukti is commonly encountered in Gauḍiya parlance. Here I examine Śrī Jīva Goswami’s …
Is the jīva originally in śānta rasa?
Question: I read your recent FAQ, and have questions on jīva-tattva. Is the jīva in …
Understanding anādi, ananta, abhāva and other concepts: mathematical representations
The concept of anādi which means ‘beginningless’, is challenging to grasp for many. Below I …
Frequently asked questions on bhaktitattva.com
- What is the definition of bhakti?
Answer: See this article. - Why does Bhagavan create
Rāgānugā bhakti is dependent on śāstra for its existence and for its practice
There is a common misconception that a rāgānugā bhakta does not follow śāstra. Here I …
rāgānugā bhakti leads rapidly to the sādhya
In a previous article, I examined the methodology of rāgānugā bhakti. Śrī Jīva Goswami’s exposition …
The methodology of rāgānugā bhakti
I have already written two recent articles on the concept of rāgānugā bhakti. There, I …