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Vinode Vani Dasi (Daisy Cecilia Bowtell): A Little Known Gaudiya Pioneer in the West
Stockholm University, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies, History of Religions.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6897-9628
2022 (English)In: Journal of Vaishnava Studies, ISSN 1062-1237, Vol. 30, no 2, p. 83-107Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This article explores the life and contributions of Vinode Vani Dasi (Daisy Cecilia Bowtell), one of the first Western female devotees of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Born in England in 1887, Vinode Vani Dasi became deeply involved in the Gaudiya Math movement, dedicating her life to the propagation of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's teachings in Britain. The article delves into her spiritual journey, highlighting her role as a dedicated supporter, teacher, and even an officiating guru within the Gaudiya Mission in London. It examines her contributions to the establishment of the Vasudeva Gaudiya Math in London and her involvement in numerous spiritual activities. Drawing on letters, interviews, and historical documents, the article provides a detailed portrait of Vinode Vani’s devotion, her relationship with Gaudiya Vaishnavism, and her lasting impact on the development of the tradition in the West.

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2022. Vol. 30, no 2, p. 83-107
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Vinode Vani Dasi, Gaudiya Vaishnavism, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, Gaudiya Math, Western Devotees
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History of Religions
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History of Religion
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URN: urn:nbn:se:su:diva-233346OAI: oai:DiVA.org:su-233346DiVA, id: diva2:1896193
Available from: 2024-09-09 Created: 2024-09-09 Last updated: 2024-09-12Bibliographically approved

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