Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati joined many contemporary scholars in rebuffing as philosophically or historically inaccurate, or as outright forgeries, certain books considered important by many Vaisnavas. He wrote in his introduction of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta: There are several other modern books or books that were written after Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, such as Jayananda's Caitanya-mangala, the kadaca (notebook) ascribed to one Govinda dasa, Vamsi-siksa, Advaita-prakasa, and Nityananda-vamsa-vistara. Although it is said that these books are old, we have no interest in them, because they are incorrect in their philosophical delineation and conclusions. Their narrow-minded, evil intentions are obvious and highly noticeable by to the absence of any effort at proper teachings in them. Accepting Sri Caitanya-caritamrta as the original book, no one should recognize these apa-granthas (bogus scriptures). ---------------- I don't have access to it now, but there was a website article showing in detail how there are many points that make Advaita Prakash 'unauthorized.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 It is true that Srila Bhaktisiddhanta doesn't like Advaita-prakasa and othe rbooks, but the question still remains that it is perfectly authentic for those who are coming on Advaita Acharya's disciplic succession. They are not concerned with Srila Bhaktisiddhanta's opinions unfortunately. For them it is enough that Isana Nagara wrote it, and Isana Nagara was Advaita Acharya's personal servant for many years and was a personal witness to many of the incidents he writes about. That website spoken of is BG Narasingha's presentation. I don't agree with it when I read it but I can't find it either. Haribol, Gaura achintya, "Bhakti Vikasa Swami" <Bhakti.Vikasa.Swami@p...> wrote: > Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati joined many contemporary scholars in > rebuffing as philosophically or historically inaccurate, or as outright > forgeries, certain books considered important by many Vaisnavas. He wrote in > his introduction of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta: [Edited for Length] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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