Bhakti Sandarbha: With Commentary of Jiva Gosvami (Sat-sandarbha Book 5)

Bhakti Sandarbha: With Commentary of Jiva Gosvami (Sat-sandarbha Book 5) is the fifth volume of Srila Jiva Gosvami's monumental Sat-sandarbha, presented with the insightful translation and commentary of HH Bhanu Swami.
 
After establishing the nature of spiritual evidence and explaining the relationship between the Supreme Lord, the living entity, and the material world in the previous Sandarbhas, Bhakti Sandarbha turns to abhideya, the practical method for attaining the ultimate goal—the sadhana and practice of bhakti.
 
Srila Jiva Gosvami presents a detailed and systematic explanation of devotional service as the means to realize Sri Krishna. The work explores the spiritual nature and qualifications of bhakti, the various practices and limbs of devotional service, and the distinction between vaidhi bhakti and raganuga bhakti. It also discusses pure and mixed forms of devotion and the different categories of devotees.
 
Expanding upon important teachings also found in Sri Rupa Gosvami's Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu, this profound work is an essential guide to understanding the philosophy and practice of devotional service according to the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
 
A valuable resource for devotees, students, and scholars, Bhakti Sandarbha is indispensable for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the path of bhakti and the teachings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.