Author: Rupa Vilasa Dasa
Publisher: Torchlight Publishing
Format: Hardback
Pages: 311
16 color pages
Five centuries ago, as the Renaissance transformed Europe, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's groundbreaking spiritual movement was challenging the materialistic norms of Indian society. Haridasa Thakura emerged as a transformative spiritual figure, challenging rigid religious and social norms by embracing jaiva-dharma, the universal philosophy of serving and loving God through the chanting of divine names, regardless of religious or cultural identity. His conversion from Islam to Vaishnavism provoked hostility from both Muslims and orthodox Hindus, yet he remained steadfast in his teachings, promoting the eternal identity of the soul beyond bodily or societal designations. Despite enduring severe persecution, Haridasa inspired countless followers with his pure life and devotion, laying the foundation for the global spread of jaiva-dharma through the Hare Krishna movement led by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Srila Haridasa Thakura, a devout Vaisnava born into a Muslim family, stood as both a reclusive saint and a bold preacher of this sacred mission. Facing intense resistance from Hindu and Muslim communities, sometimes even violent, he exemplified unwavering devotion. This book delves into the extraordinary life, divine virtues, spiritual raptures, and hidden identity of Srila Haridasa Thakura, whom Lord Caitanya honored with the title Namacarya—a master who teaches the chanting of God's holy names through his own exemplary practice
