Dutt, Romesh Chunder: The literature of Bengal: being an attempt to trace the progress of the national mind in its various aspects, as reflected in the nation’s literature from the earliest times to the present day ; with copious extracts from the best writers (Calcutta, 1877)

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ed royal wrath and braved persecution, to become hum-
ble Vaishnavas. »

Rupa Goswami has written, several books. Ujivala
Nilmani is a book on Sanskrit rhetoric in prose and
verse. Under the plea of describing the life and acts
of Krishna, the writer discourses on love,, piety and de-
votion in their various phases. Hansa Duta describes
the mental state of Radha and the milk-maids'of Gokula
in the absence of Krishna. They at las^^ent a swan as
a messenger to Krishna, and hence the name of the
book. Uddhava Sandesa describes the agony'of Krishna
in the absence of Radhika, and the lover at last sent
Uddhava as a messenger to the beloved ; hence
the name of the book. Brindadevyastaka describes the
excellence of Brinda Devi. Srinipot, Chintamani des-
cribes the beauty of Krishna, aud MaiJiura Maliatya,
as the name implies, tfye glory of Mathura. Lalita
Madhava Natdk describes,, the greatness of Krishna and
Radhika. Bhahti rasamrita-Sindhu is a book on religious
feelings by Rupa, to which , Jiva Goswami has appended
notes. Chatu Pushpanjali sings the praises of Radha,
and Srimukunda Muktavalistava those of Krishna. < Vi-
dadha Madhava Nataka, HaribhaTctirasamrita Sindura-
vindu, Padyavali Nataka, Ghandrika and Govindava-
radavali t are also poems written by this voluminous
versifier. t

Sanatana Goswami has written very much less than
his brother. His Gitavali describes Doljatra, Rasa and
other festivities held in honor of Krishna.