Description |
1 online resource (305 pages) |
Contents |
Cover; Dedication; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Scheme of Transliteration; PART ONE: An Introduction to the Life and Thought of Śaṅkara; Approaches to the Study of Śaṅkara; Determining the Dates of Śaṅkara; The Life of Śaṅkara; The Works of Śaṅkara; The Vivekacūḍāmaṇi; Avidyā; Anirvacanīya; Māyā; Ānanda; Waking and Dreaming; Colophon; Prāgabhāva; Jīvanmukta; Conclusion; The Philosophy of Śaṅkara; What is Advaita Vedānta?; The Legacy of Śaṅkara; PART TWO: The Crown Jewel of Discrimination (translation and notes); Variant Readings; Select Bibliography; General Index; Index to Verses |
Summary |
Advaita Vedanta is one of the most important and widely studied schools of thought in Hindu religion and the Vivekacudamani is one of the most important texts in the Advaita tradition and the most popular philosophical work ascribed to the great Indian philosopher, Sankara. Sankara (c.650-700) is considered to be a giant among giants and probably the most venerated philosopher in India's long history. The Vivekacudamani is in the form of a dialogue between a preceptor (guru) and a pupil (sisya) expounding the quintessence of Advaita in which the pupil humbly approaches the preceptor and, having served the teacher selflessly, implores to be rescued from worldly existence (samsara) The guru promises to teach the way to liberation (moksa) which culminates in the ecstatic experience of one's own Self. This book presents an accessible translation of the entire text and also includes Upanisadic cross-referencing to most of its 580 verses, extensive notes, a lengthy Introduction, list of variant readings, an extensive bibliography, and an index to the verses. All those interested in Indian religion and philosophy, Hindu studies, or Sanskrit, will find this readable English translation of an Indian philosophical classic invaluable |
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Advaita -- Early works to 1800
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Vedanta -- Early works to 1800
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Advaita.
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Vedanta.
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Advaita
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Vedanta
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Genre/Form |
Early works
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Electronic book
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Author |
Grimes, John
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ISBN |
9781351880558 |
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1351880551 |
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