The Caitanya Vaisnava Vedanta of Jiva Gosvami: When Knowledge Meets Devotion

The Caitanya Vaisnava Vedanta of Jiva Gosvami: When Knowledge Meets Devotion presents a deep exploration of the brilliant 16th-century Gaudiya philosopher and theologian, Srila Jiva Gosvami. Drawing from his Sat-sandarbhas and Catuḥsūtrī ṭīkā, author Ravi M. Gupta reveals how Jiva Gosvami harmonized the analytical clarity of Vedanta philosophy with the sweetness of bhakti-devotion.
This study highlights how Jiva Gosvami’s thought unites scriptural authority, philosophical reasoning, and devotional experience—showing that true spiritual understanding arises when knowledge and devotion meet.
Gupta also examines the historical and intellectual context of Jiva Gosvami’s writings, illustrating their dialogue with Advaita and Visistadvaita Vedanta while firmly grounding them in the devotional theism of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
Features:
Scholarly yet accessible introduction to Gaudiya Vedanta
Explains Jiva Gosvami’s synthesis of knowledge (jnana) and devotion (bhakti)
Includes translation and analysis of key texts
Essential reading for students and devotees of Gaudiya Vaishnavism