Gita Govinda With the Commentaries of Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati

DETAILS : 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
  
• Author : Jayadeva Goswami, Translated into English by Bhanu Swami
  
• ISBN  : 9781980452195
  
• Published date : 2018
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 700 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Gīta Govinda is a lyrical, devotional masterpiece composed by the 12th-century poet Jayadeva, centered on the divine love between Krishna and Rādhā. In this edition, HH Bhanu Swami provides an English translation along with the detailed commentary of Śrīla Prabodhānanda Sarasvatī. The book includes Sanskrit verses, transliteration, and word-by-word meaning, making the text accessible to a broad audience. It traces the emotional moods of Krishna in twelve chapters, each representing different rāgas (melodic modes) and rasa (moods). The commentary weaves in Gaudiya Vaishnava theology, devotional practices, and the historical import of Jayadeva’s work.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

• HH Bhanu Swami Maharaja is a senior disciple in the ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
• He was born in Canada on December 26, 1948, and later became deeply involved in translating classical Gaudiya devotional literature.
• Bhanu Swami has translated many Sanskrit texts into English, serving as a bridge for Western as well as Indian devotees.
• He took sannyāsa (renounced order) in 1984 under ISKCON and has traveled globally, preaching and teaching Krishna consciousness.
• His translations are known for clarity, devotional depth, and fidelity to the original Gaudiya theological perspective.
• Through his work, Bhanu Swami has made Gīta Govinda more approachable for modern readers while preserving its spiritual essence.