Caitanya—living force.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-C-›Caitanya-living force. Caitanya-living force. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/c/caitanya-living-force Previous: Caitanya-caritamrta-translated as "the character of the living force in immortality," it is the title of the authorized biography of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu written in the late sixteenth century and compiled by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, presenting the Lord's pastimes and teachings. Written in Bengali, with many Sanskrit verses as well, it is regarded as the most authoritative book on Lord Caitanya's life and teachings; Written by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami, this biography of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the single most important text of Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy. Caitanya-caritamrta means the immortal character of the living force. It is the postgraduate study of spiritual knowledge, and so is not intended for the novice. Ideally, one begins with Bhagavad-gita and advances through Srimad-Bhagavatam to the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta. Although alI these great scriptures are on the same absolute level, for the sake of comparative study Sri Caitanya-caritamrta is considered to be on the highest platform. See Bhagavad-gita, Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Gaudiya Vaisnava, Srimad-Bhagavatam. Next: Caitya-guru-the Supersoul, the expansion of Krsna who is seated as the spiritual master within the heart of the living being.