Evolution of Theism by Swami B.G. Narasingha

Evolution of Theism presents a concise introduction to the development of theistic thought within the Indian spiritual tradition. Swami B.G. Narasingha traces a philosophical progression from the teachings of Lord Buddha and Adi Shankaracharya to the Vaishnava traditions represented by Ramanuja and Madhva, culminating in the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
 
The book explores how different philosophical traditions approached the nature of the self, the Absolute Truth, and the ultimate goal of spiritual life. It ultimately presents Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's philosophy of acintya-bhedabheda-tattva, the simultaneous oneness and difference between the Supreme and the individual soul.
 
Written as an accessible introduction, this book can help readers gain a broader understanding of Indian philosophical traditions and the theological development leading to the Gaudiya Vaishnava conception of divine love and devotion.
 
Introduction to Indian theistic philosophy
Covers Buddhist and Advaita traditions
Discusses the philosophies of Shankaracharya, Ramanuja, and Madhva
Explores the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Introduces acintya-bhedabheda-tattva
Suitable for beginners and students of Vaishnava philosophy
Concise and accessible paperback edition
 
About the Author
 
Swami B.G. Narasingha was a sannyasi disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He wrote extensively on Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy, bhakti-yoga, guru-tattva, and the history and teachings of the Vaishnava tradition.