Madhavadeva’s Nam-Ghosa : A Critical Analysis

Abstract

Nam-Ghosa is the best writing by Madhavadeva. It contains thousand (according to some books of collections thousand and one) verses. Nam-Ghosa has made a remarkable contribution in the context of propagation and spreading of the New Vaishnavism or Ek Sarana Nam Dharma. Nam-Ghosa can be divided into three parts as the gospel of Nam-Dharma or the New Vaishnavism, poetic expression of detached devotional feelings and the appreciation of the qualities of Lord Vishnu and his various names. Madhavadeva got true savour of devotion by the grace of his preceptor Sankardeva. Madhavadeva has offered his honour and devote to Sankardeva for several times in Nam-Ghosa. In this book Madhavadeva has suggested easy way to offer devotion to Lord Krishna or Vishnu. The main philosophy of Nam-Ghosa is based on Vedanta Philosophy. According to Nam-Ghosa people should be devoted to Lord Krishna only when he can be able to come out from selfishness and after that he can be able to reach Krishna Dham - the final destination of a soul.