Premananda Bharati's classic work; Sri Krishna: the Lord of Love; was originally published in 1904 in New York. It is the first full length work presenting theistic Hindu practices and beliefs before a Western audience by a practicing Hindu "missionary." Premananda Bharati or Baba (Father) Bharati had come to the USA as a result of the encouragement of his co-religionists in India and of a vision he received while living in a pilgrimage site sacred to his tradition. He arrived in the USA in 1902 and stayed until 1911 with one return journey to India in 1907 with several of his American disciples. His book; Sri Krishna; was read and admired by numerous American and British men and women of the early 20th century and captured the attention of the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy through whom Mahatma Gandhi discovered it. This new edition of his book contains two introductions; one by Gerald T. Carney; PhD; a specialist on Premananda Bharati's life and work and another by Neal Delmonico; PhD; a specialist on Caitanya Vaisnavism; the religious tradition to which Baba Bharati belonged. In addition; the text has been edited; corrected; annotated; and newly typeset. The spellings of the technical Sanskrit words in the text have been standardized according to modern diacritical practices. Appendices have been added containing supporting texts and additional materials bearing on Baba Bharati's sources for some of the ideas in his book and on his life and practices in India before his arrival in the USA.
#244206 in Books John Dear 2013-09-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .37 x 6.00l; .51 #File Name: 0966978323164 pagesThe Nonviolent Life
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Observe; analyze; think (before acting). Step outside it.By Marianne SWhat a different society it would be if we could follow John Dear's observations on what causes us to become enraged in minor situations unnecessarily.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thought provokingBy Bill J MarionVery good advice. Very different than modern day thinking that we fight violence with violence. Great comparison of those that choose peace over violence0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A primer for us all.By Pen NameToo often we equate nonviolence with passivity. In this little book; Dear argues that the nonviolent life is one of constant action and purposeful intention. Consider reading as a group and talking through the reflection questions at each chapter's end.
