Seeing Krishna: The Religious World of a Brahman Family in Vrindaban

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Author: Margaret H. Case

ISBN-10: 0195130111

ISBN-13: 9780195130119

Category: Cults & Sects - Hinduism

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This book offers a close-up view of the religious world of one of the most influential families in Vrinbadan, India's premier place of pilgrimage for worshipers of Krishna. This priestly family has arguably been the most creative force in this important town. Their influence also radiates well beyond India's borders both because of their tireless work in fostering scholarship and performance about Krishna and because the scion of the family, Shrivatsa Goswami, has become an international spokesman for Hindu ways and concerns. Case, who has been an occasional resident in the family ashram, gives the reader a real sense of the atmosphere of daily life there, and the complete devotion of the residents to the service and worship of Krishna.

1The Coming of the Black Bee: Seeing Krishna32Maharaji ji223The Women of the Family454Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu635Radharamana Temple: Service to the Deity736Govindadeva Temple: A Festival of Devotion987Seeing Krishna: Astayama Lila1118Seeing Krishna: Astaydma Lila Continued132Epilogue151Notes155Index163