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.

The Path of Serenity and Insight

The Path of Serenity and Insight
Author: Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1996
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9788120808713

In the oldest scriptures of Theravada Buddhism much attention is given to the jhanas high levels of meditative attainment distinguished by poweful concentration and purity of mind. Ven. Dr. Gunaratana examines these jhanas within the context of Buddhist t

Adhyasa

Adhyasa
Author: Dr. N. Usha Devi
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 8120842367

Few will dispute the fact that Sri Sankara, the most exciting philosopher of Advaita Vedanta has no clear-cut answers to the problem of reality. The shifting focus and emphasis on the various philosophical issues cited in the original exegetics of Sri Sankara by the modern thinkers certainly need a consensus on arriving at the meaningful and purposeful understanding of the true nature of reality. The concept of Adhyasa in its three variants has to be asserted from the non-contradictory ground of reality. In this context, there is a need to differentiate between 'mere appearance' and the 'actual appearance' or the unmanifest reality. The present work attempts to establish the valid tones of a sound philosophy of Advaita Vedanta at its best.

The Ethics of Sankara and Santideva

The Ethics of Sankara and Santideva
Author: Warren Lee Todd
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2016-03-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1317033698

Exploring the philosophical concerns of the nature of self, this book draws from two of the most influential Indian masters, Śaṅkara and Śāntideva. Todd demonstrates that an ethics of altruism is still possible within a metaphysics which assumes there to be no independent self. A new ethical model based on the notions of ’flickering consciousness’ and ’constructive altruism’ is proposed. By comparing the metaphysics and ethics of Śaṅkara and Śāntideva, Todd shows that the methodologies and aims of these Buddhist and Hindu masters trace remarkably similar cross-cutting paths. Treating Buddhism and Hinduism with equal respect, this book compares and reinterprets the Indian material so as to engage with contemporary Western debates on self and to show that Indian philosophy is indeed a philosophy of dialogue.

A Tradition of Teachers

A Tradition of Teachers
Author: William Cenkner
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 234
Release: 1983
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9788120809321

Hindu Mysticism

Hindu Mysticism
Author: Surendranath Dasgupta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1987
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9788120803039

This book is a systematic introduction to Hindu mysticism as it evolved in India through the ages. Mysticism is not an intellectual theory, It is fundamentally an active, formative, creative, elevating and ennobling principle of life. According to the author, mysticism means a spiritual grasp of the aims and problems of life in a much more real and ultimate manner than is possible to mere reason. This small book gives a brief general outline of some of the most important types of mysticism, indicating theirmutual relations, sometimes genetically and and sometimes logically. After describing the sacrificial type of mysticism, it discusses the four chief types of mysticism - the Upanishadic, the Yogic, the Buddhistic and the Bhakti. Their striking characteristics have been briefly touched upon and materials have largely been drawn directly from the original sources.

Suresvara'S Vartika On Yajnavalkya'S-Maitreyi Dialogue

Suresvara'S Vartika On Yajnavalkya'S-Maitreyi Dialogue
Author: Sureśvara (ācārya)
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1991
Genre: Upanishads
ISBN: 9788120807297

A most reliable guide to practical astrology, Notable Horoscopes does not contain startling predictions and amazing forecasts. But it is the product of investigations and studies by the author presented here in an orderly and scientific form but in simple language easily understandable by the average reader.

Philosophy Of Non-Attachment The Way To Spiritual Freedom In Indian Thought

Philosophy Of Non-Attachment The Way To Spiritual Freedom In Indian Thought
Author: M. M. Agarwal
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 120
Release: 1982
Genre: Ethics
ISBN: 9788120821897

This book attempts to explain in detail the notion of non-attachment which is claimed to be of central importance to the understanding of spiritual philosophy of the Hindus as expounded in the Upanishads. The author maintains that the philosophy of truly creative consciousness. This book will prove of equal interest to the students of philosophy and religion, as well as to all those who are seriously interested in Indian spiritualism.

Mother of Bliss

Mother of Bliss
Author: Lisa Lassell Hallstrom
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1999
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 019511647X

1. Introduction. 2. The Life Story of Anandamayi Ma. 3. Woman. 4. Saint. 5. Guru. 6. Avatara and Divine Mother. 7. Anandamayi Ma and Gender. Bibliography. Index.