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Sri Caitanya-caritamrta is the principal work on the life and teachings of Sri Krishna Caitanya, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appearing as His own devotee. He was the pioneer of a great social and religious movement beginning in India about 500 years ago that has directly and indirectly influenced the course of religious and philosophical thinking throughout the world.
While the west was exploring the physical world, in India Sri Krishna Caitanya was exploring inward, exhibiting unparalleled spiritual potency, and discovering the truths of consciousness and transcendental reality.
As a young boy Sri Caitanya overwhelmed and astounded scholars, establishing His own school at the age of sixteen. Within His lifetime He transformed India in four respects: philosophically, by defeating the greatest philosophers of His day; socially, by opposing the blindly rigid caste system; politically, by organizing India's first civil disobedience movement against repression by the Mohammedan government; and spiritually, by freely distributing nonsectarian love of God. Sri Caitanya-caritamrta presents Sri Caitanya as the Golden Avatar, the incarnation of Krishna in this age in the form of His devotee.
Lord Chaitanya introduced the chanting of the holy names of God as the prescribed method of God-realization for our time. He began what is today called the Hare Krishna movement, since the movement's founder, Srila Prabhupada, comes in the Chaitanya line of spiritual masters.
This English translation with commentary, by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, reveals his consummate Bengali and Sanskrit scholarship, his intimate familiarity with the precepts of Sri Chaitanya, and his pure devotion to God.
Exact Reproduction of Original Books:
This Caitanya-caritamrta set is an exact replica of the first printing by Bhaktivedanta Book Trust in 1974-1975. All original color plates are included.
The pastimes of Lord Caitanya are divided into three divisions: Adi-lila (the pastimes in the beginning), Madhya-lila (the pastimes in the middle) and Antya-lila (the pastimes at the end).
| Adi-lila Volume 1 |
Adi-lila Volume 2 | |
| Adi-lila Volume 3 |
| Madhya-lila Volume 1
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| Madhya-lila Volume 2 |
| Madhya-lila Volume 3 |
| Madhya-lila Volume 4 |
| Madhya-lila Volume 5 |
| Madhya-lila Volume 6 |
| Madhya-lila Volume 7 |
| Madhya-lila Volume 8 |
| Madhya-lila Volume 9 |
| Antya-lila Volume 1 |
| Antya-lila Volume 2 |
| Antya-lila Volume 3 |
| Antya-lila Volume 4 |
| Antya-lila Volume 5 |
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Q: Hare Krishna. Does this books contain all verses in English only ? Can we have Sanskrit or hind taxt at least for the verses ?
A: The original Chatianya Charitamrita was written in Bengali. So there is the Bengali text as well as the English translation.The original Chatianya Charitamrita was written in Bengali. So there is the Bengali text as well as the English translation.see less
Q: What size are the books in mm please, I’m having a bookshelf made up ..thanks Nick
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Size is mentioned on the product description as 5.8" x 8.3" so in mm that is 147mm x 210mm. A little bigger becasue that is the sizes of the pages, so this is hard cover book set, so the covers are ...
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Size is mentioned on the product description as 5.8" x 8.3" so in mm that is 147mm x 210mm. A little bigger becasue that is the sizes of the pages, so this is hard cover book set, so the covers are about 10 mm bigger then the pages. So you need to allow a bit more space.
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Q: Haribol, do you have Sanskrit with English translations
A: Yes. This is Bengali and Sanskrit with English Translations. This is the set of books you are looking for.Yes. This is Bengali and Sanskrit with English Translations. This is the set of books you are looking for.see less
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They're simply the best books you can own! They're original - As Prabhupada wrote them when he was still in his body. And I love the fact they're hard bound & not with sleeves! Light in weight, perfec... Read more They're simply the best books you can own! They're original - As Prabhupada wrote them when he was still in his body. And I love the fact they're hard bound & not with sleeves! Light in weight, perfect size & practical. Another of Prabhupada's gift of generosity & love for his disciples because the translation is great & very poetic. If all mankind could put their egos aside & read the books, humanity would wake up & chant the name of Krsna!Read less
I just received my Sri Caitanya-caritamrta 17 Volume Set(1974 Edition). I am very fortunate to have theses Great Volumes on the Life and Teachings of Lord Caitanya. They will have a Prominent place al... Read more I just received my Sri Caitanya-caritamrta 17 Volume Set(1974 Edition). I am very fortunate to have theses Great Volumes on the Life and Teachings of Lord Caitanya. They will have a Prominent place along with my Srimad Bhagavatam collection. I will Relish them both. I look forward to diving into the Spiritual Nectar. All Thanks to His Diving Grace A.C. Bhaktivendanta Swami Prabhupada, who has brought these teachings to the western world. I remain your servantRead less
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada, All Glories to Gauranga..! Original Sri Caitanya Caritamrta 17 is GOLD. Every sincere devotee and truth seeker need these books along with Bhagavad Gita and Bhagav... Read more All Glories to Srila Prabhupada, All Glories to Gauranga..! Original Sri Caitanya Caritamrta 17 is GOLD. Every sincere devotee and truth seeker need these books along with Bhagavad Gita and Bhagavatam. Lifetime studying of pure transcendental wisdom. Delivery was fast and service is extremely helpful as always. Krishna Store has everything! Thank you.Read less
Fast delivery sooner than expected.Well packaged in original shrink wrap.This is an essential devotional literature.I read and reread and study it every day. Full of the sweetest pastimes of Sri Chait... Read more Fast delivery sooner than expected.Well packaged in original shrink wrap.This is an essential devotional literature.I read and reread and study it every day. Full of the sweetest pastimes of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu with profuse enlivening illustrations.A must have for everyone interested in the Krishna Consciousness movement.All questions you could possibly ask are answered in this treatise. Thanks to Srila Prabhupada for his detailed research and references. Millions of obeisiances unto him.Read less
I got my set this week and i am so happy, feeling blessed to get the original CC, original Prabhupada work. His divine grace gave his entire life for KRSNA and for us, we should all have original book... Read more I got my set this week and i am so happy, feeling blessed to get the original CC, original Prabhupada work. His divine grace gave his entire life for KRSNA and for us, we should all have original books!Read less
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