Jiva Institute of Vedic Studies

Śri Tattva Sandarbha: Vaiṣṇava Epistemology and Ontology.

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Penned by Śrī Jīva Goswāmī, the Ṣat-Sandarbhas has six (ṣaṭ) parts each delving into a different aspect of the Bhāgavatam philosophy. The first part, entitled Tattva Sandarbha – introduces the basic, fundamental truths of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava school.

Bhagavat Sandarbha (Audio)

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Explore the truth about God — His Qualities, Abode and associates. Jīva Gosvāmī shows that Bhagavān, with His qualities, form, and energies, is the ultimate Reality, the source of all other divine manifestations. Includes only audio, no video.

Paramātma Sandarbha (Audio)

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Kṛṣṇa Sandarbha (Audio)

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In Kṛṣṇa Sandarbha, Jīva Gosvāmī conclusively establishes Kṛṣṇa as the original, complete form of God. This course provides the theological basis for rāgānugā-bhakti, the path of spontaneous devotion. Includes only audio, no video.

Bhakti Sandarbha

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Bhakti Sandarbha delineates the sublime path to attain perfection. It is the heart of all the Sandarbhas and stands out as the most practical, guiding one’s daily life, while the others provide essential theoretical insight for authentic practice.

Prīti Sandarbha (Video)

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This course on Prīti Sandarbha examines the ultimate purpose of all practice—divine love (prīti). Śrī Jīva Gosvāmī presents prema-bhakti as the highest goal, concluding the Sandarbhas with a vision of life centered in love for Bhagavān