Chaitanya: His Life and Associates

This is an intriguing biographical account of the 16th century avatar and propagator of the Bhakti Yoga devotional tradition and his principal associates. Chaitanya's doctrine of divine love created a renaissance of spiritual conception that continues to vibrate its timeless teachings to the present day. This biography brings the reader through the lives and deeds of his closest confidants -- each of whom are considered saints in their own right. It includes a fold-out biographical map detailing the personalities appearing in Gaura Lila and Krishna Lila, for the first time available for an English audience. Foreword by Swami B.P. Puri.