The Bhaktirasamrtasindhu of Rupa Gosvamin (2 Parts in One) By David L Haberman

The Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu of Rūpa Gosvāmin (2 Parts in One)
By David L. Haberman
Translation & Study of Srila Rupa Gosvami’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu
The Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu (The Nectar Ocean of Devotion) by Srila Rūpa Gosvāmin is one of the foundational theological works of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. In this scholarly yet accessible presentation, David L. Haberman offers a clear translation and study of this timeless classic, bringing its profound insights on bhakti-rasa, devotional practice, and spiritual emotion to modern readers.
This volume presents both parts together in one book, making it a complete and convenient reference for students of bhakti-yoga, Indology, and devotional theology.
Rūpa Gosvāmin systematically explains the nature of pure devotion (uttama-bhakti), the stages of devotional practice, the characteristics of bhāva and prema, and the science of devotional emotions (rasa). His work forms the philosophical and devotional backbone of the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the entire Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage.
David Haberman’s translation remains faithful to the original Sanskrit while providing clarity for contemporary readers, making this book valuable both for academic study and for serious practitioners of bhakti.
Key Features
Complete Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu — both parts in one volume
Authoritative work by Srila Rūpa Gosvāmin, the chief theologian of Gaudiya Vaishnavism
English translation and study by David L. Haberman
Explains the full structure of bhakti: sādhana, bhāva, prema, and rasa-tattva
Essential text for devotees, scholars, and spiritual seekers
Bridges traditional Sanskrit theology with modern academic clarity
Why You Should Read This Book
To understand the science of devotional love (rasa) in Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy
To deepen your knowledge of bhakti-yoga beyond practice into realization
To access one of the most influential works shaping the Hare Krishna and Chaitanya traditions
To study devotion as a systematic, experiential spiritual path
Recommended For
Practicing devotees and serious spiritual aspirants
Students of Hinduism, Bhakti traditions, and Indian philosophy
Readers interested in devotion, mysticism, and sacred aesthetics
Libraries, ashrams, and academic institutions
A timeless ocean of devotional wisdom — now available in a complete, accessible English edition.
Hardcover - Sanskrit - English Translation