Krsna-Seva by Kenneth R. Valpey

After a brief look at Caitanya Vaisnava epistemology, and the avatara-theology in this tradition, the author Kenneth R. Valpey (Krsna Ksetra Prabhu) explains basic principles of the bhakti-theology, and the concept of sadhana or practice, and how sound and form interrelate to allow a sentient being to become spiritually elevated. “Arcanam versus Idolatry” aims at comperative theology, whereby image worship in the Krishna-bhakti tradition of Caitanya Vaisnavism is juxtaposed with biblical objections to image worship. Here again, the focus is on the nature of bhakti, conceived as the ultimate modus of spirituality, leading toward and bringing about prema, or unfettered love for the supreme Being, God, or Krishna.