{"product_id":"sri-vilapa-kusumanjali-of-raghunatha-dasa-gosvami-volume-four","title":"Śrī Vilāpa-kusumāñjali of Raghunātha Dāsa Gosvāmī - Volume Four","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eŚrī Vilāpa-kusumāñjali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis Raghunātha Dāsa Gosvāmī’s deeply personal collection of prayers, expressing a devotee’s longing to serve Śrīmatī Rādhārā\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eṇ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eī with complete dedication. Described as a garland of heartfelt supplications, the text offers a glimpse into the devotional aspirations cherished within the Gau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eḍ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eīya Vaiṣ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eṇ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eava tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Volume Four, Śivarāma Swami continues his\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatrāṅkitā\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommentary—“Words Inscribed Upon a Petal”—\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003erooted in the writings of Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda and the previous ācāryas. His guidance helps readers approach the poetry of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilāpa-kusumāñjali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethoughtfully, grounding its meaning in theology, practice, and scriptural context, whilst offering deeper insight into the moment-by-moment world of Rādhā–Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis volume explores the Afternoon and Evening Pastimes (verses 45–57). The sequence follows the gentle flow of daily devotional service: worship, preparation of offerings, assisting with meals, incense, tāmbūla, and ārati, and the peaceful close of the day. Throughout, the emphasis remains on attentive service, reverence, and remembrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is designed for both study and contemplation. Each verse is presented with the original Sanskrit, word-for-word meanings, and translation, followed by detailed commentary that connects the poetry to lived devotional practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Śivarāma Swami notes that the text holds special meaning for devotees drawn to the mādhurya-rasa, the commentary is presented in a way that allows any sincere reader to appreciate this devotional literature and understand its seminal position within the Gauḍīya lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e896 pages\u003cbr\u003eHardbound\u003cbr\u003eGilt-edged\u003cbr\u003e150x230mm \/ 5.9x9in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe indicated amount is considered a donation to support the religious activities of the MKTHK\/ISKCON Hungary. Upon receipt of the donation, the MKTHK will dispatch the religious book listed on the site to the donor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample chapter from the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/cff6340016.html\" style=\"border: 1px solid lightgray; width: 100%; height: 400px;\" class=\"fp-iframe\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sivarama Swami Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56544267796828,"sku":"vilapa3en","price":127.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7274\/4637\/files\/Vilapa-kusumanjali4EN_1-1_1.jpg?v=1774716997","url":"https:\/\/srsbooks.com\/products\/sri-vilapa-kusumanjali-of-raghunatha-dasa-gosvami-volume-four","provider":"SRS Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}