The Advaita Tradition in Indian Philosophy

The Advaita Tradition in Indian Philosophy
Author: Candradhara Śarmā
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1996
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9788120813120

The present work is a comparative and critical study of Shunyavada, Vijnanavada, Advaita Vedanta and Kashmira Shaivism, the four main systems of Advaitavada or spiritual non-dualism which has been the most celebrated tradition in Indian philosophy. It is based on the author s study of original sources and when dealing with fundamental issues original texts are either quoted or referred to. The points of similarity and of difference among these systems are discussed in detail and with great clarity. Professor Sharma, with his unique gift of expressing abstruse metaphysical thoughts in a clear language, has eminently succeeded in correcting some misconceptions and in clarifying many difficult and obscure points about these systems. This work is indeed a masterly survey of Mahayana Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta and kashmira Shaivism which brings into rominence the author s original contributions some of which are of outstanding merit for a correct appreciation of the relation among these systems.The Advaita Tradition in Indian Philosophy will be found eminently useful by the students of philosophy in universities and colleges and also by all those who are interested in Buddhism, Vedanta and Kashmira Shaivism and who want a clear and accurate exposition of the development of the Advaita tradition in Indian philosophical thought.

Advaita and Viśiṣṭādvaita

Advaita and Viśiṣṭādvaita
Author: S. M. Srinivasa Chari
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1999
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9788120815353

This book presents a comprehensive exposition of Vedanta Desika`s Satadusani, a polemical classic of Visistadvaita Vedanta, devoted to the criticism of the doctrines of Advaita Vedanta. The thought-provoking arguments found in the Sixty-six Vedas of the original text are brought together, analysed and discussed in a systematic manner under eight broad headings: Pramanas Perception; Consciousness; Individual self; Brahman; Universe; Avidya; Sadhana and Mukti.In presenting the dialectics of Vedanta Desika in a vigorous and scholastic form the author deals with numerous issues that the Vadas raise--epistemological, ontological, religious, and ethical. Thought the issues are many, each discussing a specific problem, they are ultimately directed to refute the central doctrine of Advaita, viz., that Brahman which is pure consciousness devoid of all determinations, constitutes the sole Reality and every thing else is illusory. While carefully tracing the fundamental differences between the two systems of Vedanta, he points out that the differences are mostly due to the difference in the stand-points they adopt.Faithfully conforming to the original in letter and spirit, this work will serve as a useful introduction to the study of the Sribhasya of Ramanuja. A distincy contribution to the study of classical Hindu thought, this book should be of interest to students of Philosophy in general and Vedanta in particular.

The Method of Early Advaita Vedānta

The Method of Early Advaita Vedānta
Author: Michael Comans
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2000
Genre: Advaita
ISBN: 9788120817227

This is a unique work discussing the teachings of four of the great Advaita Acaryas : Gaudapada, Sankara, and histwo disciples, Suresvara and Padmapada. The first three chapters are concerned with the teachings of Gaudapada. These chapters refer to most o

JIVANMUKTI-VIVEKA OR THE PATH

JIVANMUKTI-VIVEKA OR THE PATH
Author: D. 1386 Madhava
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2016-08-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781371927936

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dimensional of Renunciation in Advaita

Dimensional of Renunciation in Advaita
Author: Kapil N. Tiwari
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1998-12-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9788120808256

The aim of this dissertation is to present a systematic exposition of renunciation (Samnyasa) as a philosophico-religious category within Indian tradition with special reference to Advaita Vedanta of Samkaracarya. The author tried to justify this category as a spiritual technique systematically worked out and developed by Advaitins particularly Samkara with a view to classifying and systematizing values in terms of the different forms which renunciation and its object may be found to assume. This dissertation also highlights principles of human behaviour in the Indian tradition implicitly clarifying thereby such concepts as dharma (socio-religious duties), the good life, obligation and responsibility etc.

Jivanmukti in Transformation

Jivanmukti in Transformation
Author: Andrew O. Fort
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780791439036

Examines the Hindu concept of liberation while living from the perspective of the Advaita Vedanta school from the Upanisads to modern times.

Living Liberation in Hindu Thought

Living Liberation in Hindu Thought
Author: Andrew O. Fort
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1996-03-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1438403054

This book is about the state of embodied perfection often called enlightenment, self-realization, liberation, or jivanmukti. It examines the types, degrees, and stages of liberation that are possible, with and without a body.