The Nature of the Self: A Gauḓīya Vaishnava Understanding

Abstract

The article "The Nature of the Self: A Gauḓīya Vaishnava Understanding" by Ravindra Svarupa Dasa offers an in-depth theological exposition of the jīva from Gaudiya Vaishnava sources. The self is portrayed as simultaneously dependent on and distinct from God. The purpose of life is rediscovering one’s eternal role in loving devotion to Krishna.