Description
Narottama Vilasa is a revered Gaudiya Vaishnava text dedicated to glorifying Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura, a principal disciple in the disciplic succession descending from Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The book presents Narottama Thakura’s life, devotional qualities, and philosophical teachings, offering deep insight into the spirit of pure bhakti.
Renowned for his heartfelt devotional songs and uncompromising surrender to guru and Krishna, Narottama Dasa Thakura played a pivotal role in preserving and propagating Gaudiya Vaishnava theology. Narottama Vilasa captures this legacy by emphasizing humility, intense longing for divine grace, and complete dependence on the mercy of the Lord and the Vaishnavas.
This English paperback edition makes the text accessible to contemporary readers while retaining the devotional depth of the original work. It is especially valuable for devotees who wish to understand the inner mood of surrender (sharanagati) and the practical application of bhakti in daily life.
Key Themes Covered:
Life and devotional example of Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura
Importance of guru, Vaishnava association, and mercy
Mood of humility, surrender, and heartfelt devotion
Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophical and devotional principles
Ideal For:
Devotees studying the lives of Gaudiya Vaishnava acharyas
Readers seeking inspiration through exemplary devotional lives
Personal reflection, daily reading, and devotional study
Understanding the emotional foundation of bhakti
Narottama Vilasa serves as both a historical devotional account and a practical guide for cultivating sincerity, humility, and unwavering faith on the path of Krishna consciousness.
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