Namacarya: The Life of Srila Haridasa Thakura

In 15th century Bengal there was tremendous social and religious ferment, and Haridasa Thakura's appearance during this period, as well as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's 35 years later, had a tremendous impact upon the clashing religious forces. Many Muslims were infuriated that Haridäsawould commit apostasy by converting to Hinduism. Likewise, the conservative Hindus were equally outraged that a Muslim dared to cross the lines of hereditary caste and social custom to practice "their" religion. ...