Srichitanna Ekaler Bhabna (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Tapas Bose
• Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789383590278

About the Book

Srichitanna Ekaler Bhabna (Bengali Version), edited by Tapas Bose, is a commemorative collection of scholarly essays published on the occasion of the 525th birth anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The volume brings together around forty essays by eminent scholars, researchers, and academicians who collectively revisit and reinterpret the multifaceted legacy of Sri Chaitanya in the context of contemporary thought and culture.

The book foregrounds the relevance of Sri Chaitanya beyond his historical and religious significance, presenting him as a dynamic figure whose ideas continue to influence Bengali literature, culture, philosophy, politics, and social consciousness. Through diverse critical perspectives, the contributors examine how the Bhakti movement initiated by Chaitanya resonated with ideas of emotional devotion, spiritual democracy, and cultural renewal.

Set against the backdrop of both the sixteenth-century Renaissance and modern Bengal’s socio-political transformations, the essays explore how Sri Chaitanya’s life and teachings remain deeply embedded in the region’s intellectual and cultural fabric. The collection also highlights how his philosophy continues to inspire contemporary movements of resistance, reform, and humanistic expression.

A key strength of the volume lies in its collaborative nature, bringing together voices from different academic backgrounds. This multiplicity of perspectives allows for a rich and layered understanding of Sri Chaitanya’s influence across time. The essays collectively emphasize that Bengali literature, culture, religion, philosophy, and even political thought cannot be fully understood without engaging with the Chaitanya tradition.

Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Srichitanna Ekaler Bhabna (Bengali Version) is an important resource for students, researchers, teachers, and readers interested in Vaishnavism, Sri Chaitanya studies, Bengali culture, religious philosophy, literary history, and intellectual traditions of Bengal. The book offers a meaningful reassessment of one of the most influential spiritual figures in Indian history.