September 27, 2025

Hindu Bhakti Through Muslim Eyes: Islam and Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism in the Twenty-First Century. By R. David Coolidge

Key Points

The article explores how Islam shapes the understanding of hindu bhakti in the modern context.
Key evidence suggests that interactions between islam and hinduism are evident in twenty-first century practices.
The analysis employs a comparative approach to highlight the significance of caitanya vaiṣṇavism in interfaith dialogues.
The findings indicate that understanding these religious interactions can promote better intercultural relations.

Abstract

Journal Article Hindu Bhakti Through Muslim Eyes: Islam and Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism in the Twenty-First Century. By R. David Coolidge Get access Hindu Bhakti Through Muslim Eyes: Islam and Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism in the Twenty-First Century. By R David Coolidge. New York: Routledge, 2025. ISBN: 978-1-032-91708-5, pp. 152. £116 (Hardback). Saad Mohammed Ismail Saad Mohammed Ismail Aligarh Muslim University email protected https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9227-2609 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Journal of Hindu Studies, hiaf014, https://doi.org/10.1093/jhs/hiaf014 Published: 26 September 2025

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