Laghu Vaisnava Tosani- Tenth Canto Commentary of Srimad Bhagavatam (Set of 4 Volumes)

DETAILS : 

• Editor : HH BHanu Swami 
  
• Author : Jiva Goswami
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 3005 pages
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4000 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Laghu Vaishnava Toshani is a profound Sanskrit commentary on the Tenth Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam, authored by one of the most brilliant philosophers in Indian history, Sri Jiva Goswami. This four-volume set focuses exclusively on the Lila (divine pastimes) of Lord Krishna in Vrindavan, Mathura, and Dwaraka.

The Tenth Canto is often considered the "heart" of the Bhagavatam, and Jiva Goswami’s commentary serves as the specialized lens to view it. Key features include:

• Abridgment of Greatness: It is a condensed version of Sanatana Goswami’s Brihad (Great) Vaishnava Toshani. Jiva Goswami streamlined the text to make the complex theological insights more accessible while retaining the emotional "rasa."
• Theological Precision: The book meticulously establishes the divinity of Krishna, defending the "Svayam Bhagavan" (Supreme Godhead) status through rigorous logic and scriptural cross-referencing.
• Bhakti Aesthetics: It provides a deep dive into Raganuga Bhakti (spontaneous devotional love), explaining the inner moods of the Gopis and other residents of Vraja.
• Grammatical Brilliance: As a master grammarian, Jiva Goswami often breaks down specific Sanskrit verses to show hidden layers of meaning that a casual reader might miss.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Sri Jiva Goswami (c. 1513–1598) was the nephew of Rupa and Sanatana Goswami and is arguably the greatest philosopher-scholar of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. He was the youngest of the "Six Goswamis of Vrindavan" and was tasked with providing the philosophical foundation for the movement started by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Jiva Goswami was a literal polymath. His most famous work, the Sat-Sandarbhas, defined the doctrine of Acintya-Bheda-Abheda (inconceivable oneness and difference). He served as the leader of the Vaishnava community in Vrindavan for decades, establishing libraries, temples, and schools. His intellect was so respected that even the Mughal Emperor Akbar is said to have visited him to witness his scholarship.