Auspicious Invocations : Srimad Bhagavatam and Sri Caitanya-caritamrta

DETAILS : 

• Author : Gaur Govind Swami
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gopal Jiu Publications
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback : 30 pages
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 100 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Auspicious Invocations is a unique and deeply spiritual work by Srila Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja that focuses on the "science of the beginning." In the Vedic tradition, every activity—whether it is a lecture, a meal, a journey, or a life stage—must be preceded by a Mangalācaraṇa (auspicious invocation).

This book provides a profound commentary on the traditional Sanskrit prayers used by the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava saints, explaining that these are not merely "introductory rituals" but potent spiritual tools that connect the seeker to the entire lineage of teachers (Paramparā).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Srila Gour Govinda Swami was himself an embodiment of "Auspicious Invocations." Every lecture he gave began with a long, ecstatic series of prayers that would often last 30 minutes, as he would enter into a deep state of meditation before even beginning his discourse. He believed that the invocation is more important than the speech itself, because it sets the "vibrational frequency" for the audience.