Sangkirtan by Joy Goswami [Hardcover]

Many did not know that poet Joy Goswami is a direct descendant of Advaita Acharya, a close associate of Sri Chaitanyadev. It was Advaita who brought Sri Chaitanya to Shantipur. On the other hand, Shantipur is also Joy Goswami's paternal land. Now, at the age of seventy, the elderly poet's writing has taken a devotional turn. The word 'Sankirtan' brings to mind the music of a high-pitched voice and the exquisite beats of the Mridanga. At seventy, this poetry of Joy Goswami undoubtedly signifies a sense of fulfillment. In his previous poetry collection 'Pranam,' he paid homage to Sri Ramakrishna, Srima Sarada, and Swami Vivekananda with his heartfelt reverence. In 'Sankirtan,' he has brought his lifelong cherished faith and a wonderful blend of Vaishnava culture. Although the pastimes of Sri Chaitanya mentioned in books are highlighted, today's daily life is also interwoven with this poetry collection. Somewhere, in an old beggar woman, the poems of this book have seen Sachi Mata, while somewhere else, in a road repair worker, the poems have found Sri Gauranga or 'Gora.' This book is where Vaishnava faith and ideology meet the estuary of modern poetry.