{"title":"New Releases","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"two-great-masters-living-a-happy-and-joyous-life","title":"Two Great Masters","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth were gifts-the rarest of the rare- offered by India to mankind. For these gifts, humanity will remain in perpetual debt which cannot be redeemed merely by paying homage by different means but by allowing these luminaries to affect us, catalyze us, help us remove all callousness, and sensitize us towards a new spiritual level of consciousness. The great Masters brought before humanity, for the first time, the most efficacious and practical methods of understanding ultimate verities and application of such verities\/truths in their practical day-to-day life. 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When I once asked him where he stood philosophically, he was candid enough to say that he ‘Oscillates between Sankar and Ramanuja’. The essays in this book amply demonstrate that he was a man of many parts but as the allusion to his mystical experiences in his book The Realm of Between reveals, he was also more than the sum of his parts; while willing to transcend the limits of reason when required. Thus ‘revelation and reason’ characterize not just the title of one of his famous books but in a sense, his life, and this fact renders this collection uniquely relevant for our times. I therefore enthusiastically recommend this book not only to all those interested in the philosophy of Professor Murty, or in Indian Philosophy, or in philosophy in general but to all those interested in contemporary philosophy in the broadest sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKotta Satchidananda Murty (1924-2011) Padma Shri and Padama Vibhushan awardee was one of the tallest philosopher spheres of his time. Many of his contemporaries considered him to be a 'unique', 'rare', 'dazzling', 'creative' philosopher. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHe was an ingenious heterodox thinker as well as a critical traditionalist. He was a prolific writer. His writings 'are relevant to our time and its needs'. In his writings he demonstrated that philosophy does not deal with abstract and abstruse issues, rather for him the 'problems of philosophy are nothing but the problems of life'. The vast corpus of his writings contains original ideas, critical observations and insightful explanations and comparisons on themes ranging from Indian and Western Philosophy, far eastern philosophies, ethical and religious studies, social and political philosophy, peace studies, culture and tradition, philosophy of education and philosophical foundations of India's foreign policy. This volume contains critical, interpretative and constructive essays on different aspects of our writings. By evaluating ’s assumptions, starting points, normative prescriptions and conclusions, the authors of these papers point out the directions in which further research on ’s philosophy can be undertaken. The contributors comprise scholars from different universities in India who may have never met Professor Murty, or at the most have had a nodding acquaintance with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfessor Kotta Satchidananda Murty is among our outstanding thinkers in the tradition of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. His writings are extensive and his influence is felt widely. His influence goes beyond academic philosophers and his long line of students. Prof. K.S. Murty was my teacher, guide, colleague and friend. We had a very close personal and professional relationship for over sixty years. I was with him during good times and not-so-good times. Clearly, he was the most important senior professional friend I ever had; and he was a major influence on me in many ways. I looked up to him for guidance and inspiration. He treated me as a part of his extended family. He shared my joy when success came my way, and he was there to comfort me in distress. Never did he hesitate to express his displeasure when I did not live up to his expectations. He expected the same from me. He was a true friend in need as well as in deed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThat we liked each other and were very fond of each other did not mean that we were alike in our personality, habits, dispositions or philosophies we subscribe to. Indeed there were striking differences between us. Prof. Murty was bluntly outspoken and brutally sarcastic whereas I am known to be somewhat circumspect. Prof. Murty enjoyed experimenting with alcoholic 'spirits,' whereas I shy away from such adventures. I am an outdoor person, enjoying sports and such; and Prof. Murty was in some ways secluded and shut out too many worldly indulgences; even though he was passionate in some he pursued them diligently. Our philosophical backgrounds and preferences were also different. He was a Vedantin in a very broad sense. I grew up in the pragmatic tradition of the Chicago school. Prof.’s Vedanta was stained with a theistic shade and submerged in significant ways in secular waters. My pragmatism is wedded to Gandhian idealism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere is, however, something that closely held us together. It was a spiritual bond. By spiritual I mean a state of mind, an attitude and a commitment to altruist values. The spiritual mindset is one where contraries coexist without causing conflict and discomfort. It is a state of mind beyond logic and reason. Though he shared such a spiritual orientation, Prof. Murty was rigorously rational in thinking and impeccably logical in his arguments. How- ever, rational thinking and logical argument are only to clarify ideas. They do not generate new ideas. Nor do they normally have a transformational effect on the person. Creativity is deeply spiritual and is the offshoot of a different level of mental functioning. Spiritual experience is truly authentic and personally transforming to the one who has such an experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpiritual for me is altruism as in Gandhi. For Murty, it is some kind of a transcendental experience, which gives access to religious truth. Murty wrote,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere can be no objective, authoritative standard of religious truth ... whether a particular scripture contains a revelation or not. A man has to judge for himself whether he can realize the truth which is claimed to be revealed and embodied in a religious tradition by living in tune with that tradition, by an exercise of 'productive empathy'; and truth not so realized and a revelation not so validated is neither truth nor revelation for that man (195911974, p.33l).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere is every reason to think that Prof. Murty himself had some kind of transcendental experience in his own life. Many instances can be cited. It all seems to have begun at midnight on an Amavasya day sitting on the shores of the Bay of Bengal when he had glimpses of transcendence. He wrote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn my first meeting with Professor K. Ramakrishna Rao, Chairman, Indian Council of Philosophical Research, after the passing away of Professor K. Satchidananda Murty on January 24, 2011, I requested that the Indian Council of Philosophical Research should pay homage to Murty by organizing a national seminar on him. He asked me to prepare a proposal which I did promptly. He readily agreed with my proposal and promised to place it before the Research Project Committee of the Council for its approval. The Research Project Committee approved the proposal and requested me to organize the seminar in collaboration with Professor K.R. Rajani and Professor Y.V. Satyanarayana both of Andhra University. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt was decided to hold the seminar around September 24, 2011 - the first birthday of K. Satchidananda Murty after his passing away. The seminar was titled \"The Philosophy of. Satchidananda Murty: An Evaluation.\" It was also decided to organize the seminar in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam where Murty had studied and taught throughout his teaching career of more than thirty-five years. Professor Satyanarayana and Professor Rajani agreed to look after the logistics of the seminar and I was entrusted with the task of looking after the academic matters. However, all of us decided on the names of the participants of the seminar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe seminar was held from September 21 to 24, 2011 in Andhra University. About fifty scholars from all over India participated in the seminar. We requested the scholars to write papers on any aspect of Murty's wide range of writings which stretch across Indian and Western philosophy, covering areas as widespread as ethics, religious studies, social and political thought, culture, peace studies, philosophy of education, international relations, foreign policy and all the traditions - Islamic, Chinese and Japanese, in the Far Eastern region. The authors were re- quested not to limit themselves just to the exegesis of ’s writings but to expound and discuss the interpretations, implicit or explicit\" assumptions, starting points, beliefs, axioms, arguments, conclusions, underlying theories, under-currents of thought, normative statements and prescriptions in these works; and to evaluate them or bring out their implications, and develop them in alternative ways. We had very lively and prolonged discussions on the papers presented in the seminar. So much so that on all days the participants forgot the constraints of time and sat through late in the evenings to continue the discussions. At the end of the seminar, the authors were requested to revise their papers in light of the intense discussions they had during the seminar. This volume comprises a selection of the revised papers. Due to constraints of space, thematic relevance and other editorial constraints, all the papers could not be taken up for publication. However, this in no way is a reflection of their quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlmost all the writings of Murty reflect that he was influenced by Vedantic theism. It is generally believed that in all his writings he presents a theistic critique of Advaita Vedanta. Ananda Mishra in his paper shows that Murty finds the Advaitic conception of Nirguna Brahman untenable and attacks the doctrine of Maya very much in line with the Visistadvaitins. Like the Dvaitins, Murty believes that God is God, man is man and a jiva can never be God. God is personal and the best way for reaching him is through personal relations. There can be nothing like eternal scripture because it will jeopardize the eternality of God. Revelation cannot be possible without a revealer and re- veiled and hence Advaitic notion of revelation is unjustifiable. Ananda Mishra challenges understanding of Advaita Vedanta and presents its critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLike Ananda Mishra, P. R. Bhat also argues that Murty did not pay sufficiently critical attention to Advaita philosophy because he did not go beyond its received presentation and interpretation. 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The shifting focus and emphasis on the various philosophical issues cited in the original exegetics of Sri Sankara by modern thinkers certainly need a consensus on arriving at a 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 un-manifestation of reality. The present work attempts to establish the valid tones of a sound philosophy of Advaita Vedanta at its best.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDR. N. USHA DEVI is a learned Vedantic scholar, and teacher of Vedanta, especially Advaita Vedanta of Sri Sankara. Residing in the great land of the birthplace of Sri Sankara, the prolific thinker of Advaita, she had been teaching Advaita Vedanta and related Indian philosophical systems at Sree Sankara College, Kalady affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala from 1986 onwards to 2020. At present, Dr. Usha Devi is engaged in bringing forth a new volume on 'Hindu Dharma- the Supervenience and Emergent Evolution'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe concept of adhyasa in the philosophy of Sri Sankara has provided a strong ground of explanation for many of the concrete philosophical presuppositions that are difficult to be understood even today. Adopting the general frames of the Vedic teachings and justifying these through the Upanisadic presentations, he resolves the suitability of the Brahmasutras of Badarayana. This is to counter the definitive issues raised against Advaita Vedanta by the opponents. The rhetoric of his teachings has a pristine beauty in that even his followers were sometimes confused over the justifications or had difficulty understanding certain concepts. Getting on to such deep analytical exegetics, the divergence of philosophical conceptions had swept over and two major schools of thought resulted- the Bhamati and the Vivarana. From an analysis of the concepts of these two schools, it can be understood that both school could not be able to determine the right utility of a major concept 'adhyasa' or superimposition adopting one of the three exhibits of adhyasa by Sankara. The fact is that the author of the Ratnaprabha seems to be very close to the original implications of Sankara who accepts 'Atasmin tadbuddhih' as adhyasa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn this background, the author of the present book 'Adhyasa- An Analytical Exegesis on Sri Sankara' examines the analytical implications of the different concepts of adhyasa. The views of different schools of thought that existed before Sankara and after him are also accounted for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe main subject- matter discussed in this work includes the implications of avidya, adhyasa and Maya in terms of epistemic and transcendental levels. The author fords impregnate evidence to show that there are distinctions between these three, Maya standing at the transcendental level, avidya and adhyasa at the empirical level. Though Sankara argues that such a differentiation is not easy to distinguish, for, adhyasa on the epistemic level is adhyasa from the logical angle, he admits avidya as the cause and adhyasa as the effect. It is Atmaikatva alone that informs about Adhyasa according to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother argument discussed is about the concept of the 'mere appearance' of Reality. This mere appearance is the distortion of Reality. Further, an analytical discussion is taken up on admitting a three-faced nature of Reality-Brahman as Itself, as the ground of appearance and as appearance as substantive real. The next issue considered is regarding the knowledge of the Vedas. Sankara does not admit the absoluteness of the Vedas as they are revealed ones. These are absolute in the sense of mere appearance only. Finally, there is another important concern for consideration on 'Atma ca Brahma' which is not acceptable to the author also. 'Brahman as Atman' is a mere appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt will be possible for the reader to have an unambiguous understanding of the views of Sri Sankara from this book and thereby direct the Vedanta into its original comprehensive exposition. The readers might thus contemplate this template as the one way of understanding the prudence and sagacity of Advaita Vedanta in its right terms. The views expressed in this book are ever open to genuine correction and shall be gladly acknowledged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy sincere and earnest thankfulness to M\/s Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi for accepting to publish this work of Adhyasa -An Analytical Exegesis on Sri Sankara. I am also indebted to Kripa Printers Ankamaly, Kerala for helping me to draft and prepare the text in a very symbolic way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdvaita Vedanta has a very distinctive methodology of comprehension of Reality in that it is not strictly a philosophical discipline. It is a reflective vision of Reality which is justified through the intuitive experience within oneself. The propensity of an individual to the Truth in a state of experience and existence marks the uniqueness of this thinking. The scheme of thought initiated by sage Narayana and carried on by his so-called Guruparampara has provided the ground for even some variants of thought on Advaita such as dualism and the like. The ancient scriptures and the Upanisads which mark the intuitive experiences of the sages form the only foundational comprehensive testimonies or justifications of the nature of Truth-experience. The Advaita thinking solicited answers to the most fundamental questions on Reality such as the 'what' and 'how' - the most difficult conceptualization of Reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo review the philosophical concerns of man, available evidence indicates that despite the strong credentials of the ancient Advaita ground there is a clear indication of the metamorphosis of the Advaita Philosophy, in particular, the Advaita Vedanta from the ancient Vedic scheme of thought and the dogmatic Upanisadic spiritual integral visions on Truth. The Vedic discourses on the nature and content of Reality, the relational propositions on the World and the human constitution are not mere facts of primitive immature thoughts but rightly point to the highest 'knowledge'. Though the emphasis on Karma was a distinctive theoretical prejudice, pertaining to the ground of reflecting on the content of Truth, imperatively this points out to a very splendid presentation of the facts that are intuitively experienceable. It is the seers of the Upanisads who realized these Truths in flashes of light that eliminated any misunderstanding of Reality as such through the systematic process of 'Self-Realization'. The Upanisadic seers further reflecting on the necessity of extolling the Reality looked into altering the means of 'Self-Realization' changing the modes of knowing the Reality and thus admitting the relevance of 'knowledge' of the Absolute as the only means to the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is significant that there is a definitive message on the necessity of understanding Reality in its knowable perversion which otherwise is beyond any perceptual premise and thereby validating the grounds for the plausibility of human transcendence through 'Self- Realization' bringing out the oneness or realization of the non-difference among human beings, God and the objective world. As far as the factual understanding of Reality and conceptual analysis is concerned, the Upanisads certainly provide a clear means to the knowledge of Reality which facilitates only a non-distinction from It. But as substantiation on the fact of philosophizing it is the Brahmasutras that bring in the systematisation of the Upanisadic thoughts but in a concise form. However, because of the difficulty in getting acquainted with the sutras misinterpretations rather than subjective ones evolved unfolding the logical inconsistencies of the arguments in these sutras. The intricacy in these sutras was fully unfolded by the great Acarya Sri Sankara who through his intuitive experience and great intellectual skill schematises the ideas of the Brahmasutras in complete conformity with the Upanisads. His endeavour marks a complete metamorphosis of the intricacies of Upanisadic thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSri Sankara, taking into reflective analysis the presentations of the philosophical validations and justifications of his Advaitic predecessors like Upavarsa, Kasakrtsna, Jaimini, Badarayana, Badari, Gaudapada etc. strives to enrich the Advaita thinking making the entire cognitive enterprise illuminatingly rational at different levels of experience. The interpretative technique and justifications, validations, clarifications and simplifications along with elucidations on potential reciprocation by opponents mark his depth of reflective knowledge and understanding of the nature of Reality. A theistic leaning of the Brahmasutras, which actually is not the case as proved by Sankara, was facilitating, cleared off its subjective prejudices through reflective interpretations and with the aid of logical reasoning, was ineffably bracketed out and the inscrutable revelations of the scriptures were recognised as the sole means to understand the Reality. Finally, it is Non-dualism or the non-distinction between the subject and object that comes to the fore. It is the identification of the individual with the Absolute Self-transcending everything originated that is aimed at the knowledge of Atmaikatva' by Sankara. He emphasized the undeniable testimony of the experience in establishing the Truth positively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSagacity in the Brahmasutras of Badarayana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first schematic elucidation of the Advaita Vedantic thoughts is presented by the sage-philosopher Badarayana. Though some opponents charge that such schematics were done even before Badarayana by thinkers like Asmarathya, Kasakrtsna, Karsnajini, Badari, Audulomi or Jaimini, it can be asserted that the true philosophical compilations based on Upanisads were made by Badarayana alone in sutra form. The shades of difference in interpretations of the Upanisadic thoughts were also prevalent during the period of the orthodox philosophical systems. But such thoughts were more regularly systematized by Badarayana into the sutra literature. Sutras, the short aphorisms meaning clues of the systematic treatises are intended to represent memory aids for long discussions on any topic which a student undergoes with his teacher. But a deep study of the early Vedantasutras shows that these were unintelligible that resulted in multifaceted interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough some efforts were made by the early thinkers who never deviated from the Advaitic notion of Reality no works of such efforts are available it can be said that Badarayana's efforts to schematize these Advaitic thoughts deserve significance as they are truly documented. Even in the case of the author of the Brahmasutras, some doubts have been raised about whether this Badarayana is the same as that of the Vyasa of Mahabharata fame or a different person. The presence of expressive thought in some passages in Gita gives rise to this doubt on identity. However, Sankara considers those two as different personalities while Ramanuja and other commentators identify both of them (perhaps to support the bhakti aspect in Gita). There is another view that the work of Jaimini and Badarayana were combined into one which was commented on by Upavarsa that forms the basis of commentary by Sabara, on Purvamimamsa and Sankara on Uttaramimamsa. In Brahmasutra Sankara Bhasya Sankara makes this clear. This combining work may also be attributed to the Vyasa of Mahabharata or it may be the work of Vyasa who acquired traditionally the above Brahmasutras and then compiled them into the present form. There is evidence in Gita to show that it contains references to Brahmasutras. Further, this also reveals that the original Brahmasutras of Badarayana were further systematized by Vyasa including the statements of Gita. The Gita accepts the Samkhya view of creation but modifies it and makes the pradhan subservient to Brahman- the non-dual. In the Brahmasutras also the Sankhyan view is refuted and prakrti is considered as dependent on Brahman'. This view is highlighted by Sankara also.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. N. Usha Devi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42756438196362,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8583\/1818\/products\/ADHYASA.jpg?v=1675242527"},{"product_id":"just-7-days-to-excellence-an-inspiring-tale-of-success-joy","title":"Just 7 Days to Excellence","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA unique book, a novel, and a practical guide. With a fascinating style of writing as well as the enchanting and captivating love story of the corporate sector, the book leads the reader to higher wisdom. Studded with inspirational stories, the readers learn practical methods for leading a happy, successful, and rewarding life on earth. The book virtually serves as a torch to show the way through the dark alleys of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmrit Gupta retired from the I.A\u0026amp;A.S (Indian Audit \u0026amp; Accounts Service) in 2001. He has been a Kriya Yoga practitioner under the guidance of the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India founded by Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, for the last 30 years. The scientific, and spiritual practices opened up in him a new world of change and possibility that completely transformed his life. 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Whatever the scholars told about the Gita, what they said, and what they wrote, the truth of the Gita is seen far beyond them. Therefore, there is a need to re-read the Bhagavad Gita once again, perhaps this time its entire truth is in front of us.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith Hindi translation and 'Full-stop' commentary, 'K. P. Singh's published book ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: A History’, almost all the mysteries of the Gita seem to be solved. The published book also contains all such information, which can prove to be important for us. The Bhagavad-gita has been so enigmatic in its verses, utterances, expressions, and vocabulary that it has probably been impossible to understand because of them, and it has become an unsolved puzzle for the world. The subject matter of the Gita is so diverse, due to it could not be understood in a systematic way. Its vocabulary is also such that the true meaning of many words is probably not known, so its expressions cannot be understood. Therefore, first of all, it has to be understood about Gita that what is Gita? What are its subject and basis? When and why was it created and what does it express? All this has been intelligently discussed in the published book.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book covers almost all the points that may be of interest to anyone's curiosity, such as, who is the originator of the Gita? How many versions of Gita were composed and when? Who is the author of Gita? Exactly who is Krishna and what is his period? Kurukshetra, and what is the battle of Kurukshetra? Who are Aatma, Paramatma, Parameshwara, Ishwar, Maheshwar, Bhagwan, Prabhu, etc.? 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What is Triguna i.e. Sattva-Raja-Tama? What is Yukt-Ayukta, Kama-Krodha, Nivritti-Pravrtti, Aasakti–Anaasakti, Sat-Asat, Prana-Apaan and Swadharma-Pardharma? What are the Bhakti movement and its reason? ..... The answers to all such questions are found in this book in a very theoretical way.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe meaning of almost all the words of the Gita, whose exact meaning could not be known, has been given in the commentary of the book. The diversity and randomness that we see in the Gita also prove to be rhythmic and systematic in the said book. Which verse of the Gita was composed, perhaps the reason has been given for it, so also the reason for the words used in the verses, since no verse, no facts, and no words are given in the Gita as such, but seem to have been given with an implicit purpose. The verses of the Gita are sentimental, but their expressions have been difficult to understand, their expressions have also been expressed. According to the book, the utterances of Gita were not given in any Kurukshetra for war, because more than war motivation, non-violent and knowledge-intellect are strong things in Gita, which have nothing to do with war. According to the book, Bhagavad Gita is the dialogue of the revolution, which saved India and its countrymen from a great crisis. Therefore Bhagavad Gita is a historical document.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the study of the said book, we will also start to understand the subjects of Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, Smritis, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Buddhacharit, etc., how they are related to each other, and what is their subject. Because the Gita is the original scripture of all these, without understanding the Gita, their originality will not be understood. In the book, the chapters of Gita and their verses have been classified, so many statements of Gita have been shown to be confirmed by other sources as well. The writing work of the book generally appears neutral and impartial. The book is completely based on scientific and theoretical approaches. Therefore, there is no support in the book of supernaturalism, divinity, divinity, blindness, theism, reasonless-ness, and devotionals, and neither is there any support for the facts directly or indirectly in their favor, but the natural phenomenon has been understood naturally. Because the Gita does not establish theism, devotionals, and any religious beliefs, but through its expressed revolutions, it shows the welfare of the country and the countrymen, by understanding this we can know the history, religion-philosophy, and historical characters of that time properly. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe language of the book is simple and interesting to read and rhythmic. Along with those who know history and religion-philosophy, this book can prove to be informative for all the readers and can open many doors of new information related to history, religion-philosophy, etc. It can increase the knowledge of Sanskrit, and also for those scholars who do research on Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, etc. A lot more can be learned from this book along with the eschatology of the Gita. This book has more content than our expectations and curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K. P. 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The book undertakes a probe into the specific contributions made by two hitherto neglected sections of Indian society, namely women and Sudras. The precepts and lives of these subaltern saints reiterate the possibility of personal salvation and social regeneration, having transformative potential for breaking the barriers of iniquitous, hierarchical structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDr Meenakshi Jha is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Women's Studies and Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. She has been actively engaged with the projects, workshops, and programs of the Centre along with editing its prominent publications including books, a newsletter, and a journal for the last sixteen years. 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In targeting the artificial man-made iniquitous conventions, they saw to it that life operated in a unified framework without admitting extrinsic, divisive factors to play any decisive role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe contribution made by both women and sūdra saints is really salubrious because of their locational handicaps in the social hierarchy. The adverse circumstances and negative criticisms could not deter them from their missionary task of both self and collective amelioration and striking the bonds of kinship with the almighty in different forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe purpose of this study is to analyze the life and works of the otherwise marginalized women and südra saints and to assess to what extent they were able to break the restrictions imposed on them by the traditional Brahmanical society. The book intends to probe their lives and ideas with a view to evaluating their influence in contemporary medieval Indian society and the impact it had in initiating the era of changes, the clamors of which resonate to date in numerous forms. These saints' glorious legacy was instrumental in auguring the advent of modern temper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bhakti movement has been a major landmark in Indian cultural history. The movement embracing almost all sections of Indian society aimed at both mitigating the social evils and doing away with the social differentiation. In fact, it was a movement of radical social protest against an oppressive social structure. 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However, it clearly reflects the love of the writer for the Urdu language and its literature. The beginning of this book is an excellent illustration of how the various apabhransha of South Asia interacted with Perso-Arabic and European languages, to give rise to various languages, including Urdu, and how they grew up through the time of the Mughals and the British. How all the major religions of the world originated in the Asian continent and the observation of Sufis are highlighted in the second chapter of this book. The role of social and economic institutions and traditions in the evolution of Urdu has been shed light upon. Krishna S. Dhir has painstakingly elaborated upon the protest literature and extensively quoted Mir, Ghalib, Daagh Dehlvi, Sahir Ludhianvi, Faiz Ahmad, Ahmad Fraz, and other poets to prove how Urdu poetry has been used to protest against the siege, raids, imprisonment, imperialism, and colonization, and to express love and peace. 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His Masters's degree is from the University of Texas, Austin, USA, and his Bachelor's degree is from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA. He now resides in Surat, Gujarat, India, and continues to work on philosophy themes. His next works are a philosophical autobiography and philosophy of science espousing a teleological materialist view of reality. He was the Managing Director and Chairman of a family business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of my work was lost, destroyed or stolen. 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First, there has been digestion of some original contributions to the kind of philosophy that goes by the name of absolute idealism. In this connection so far as the second half of the twentieth century is concerned four very original contributions stand out like the highest Himalayan peaks.' In many cases, there has been utilized the works of older authors of the twentieth century since their work is better than contemporary works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a pleasure to note that the four are to some degree acquainted with Advaita Vedanta. Findlay goes on to say that Sankara stands above Bradley. This is disputable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetaphysics is the most basic part of philosophy, and possibly the most controversial. In the West, it flourished in Ancient Greece, late Rome, and medieval universities. During the Renaissance, it floundered and was resurrected in the seventeenth century, most notably by Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, and Bishop Berkeley. Under the scrutiny of Locke, Hume, and later Kant, metaphysics staggered but was bolstered by Hegel. Attacks on Hegel soon arose, but his thought encouraged and deeply influenced many philosophers in Britain, including Thomas Hill Green and Francis Herbert Bradley. Darwin's influence was seen in the metaphysics of Samuel Alexander. In the United States toward the last half of the nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries, metaphysics found life abundant in Charles Sanders Peirce, Josiah Royce, George Santayana, Borden Parker Bowne, Alfred North Whitehead, and Charles Hartshorne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the emergence of the linguistic turn and the persuasive power of positivism, metaphysics was considered by many to be a thing of the past. Since the passing of Josiah Royce in the United States and F. H. Bradley in the United Kingdom, few in the twentieth-century West have attempted to develop a system of absolute idealism on a grand scale. Exceptions such as J. N. Findlay, T. L. S. Sprigge, and Brand Blanshard come to mind. During the twentieth century in the East, Absolute Idealism was given a full statement in the thought of K. C. Bhattacharyya, a philosopher deeply influenced by Advaita Vedanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Defining Philosophy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is pointed out that philosophy is constituted of the following theses: analysis and then synthesis of philosophical concepts, i.e. the most basic concepts of all. The synthesis of philosophical concepts involves the construction of a worldview analogous to a map. It searches for knowledge of truths distinct from artistic truths, religious truths and scientific truths. It is divided into five basic areas: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics and logic. It may also involve analysis of basic concepts of other subjects as well which would require detailed knowledge of these subjects in which we would be doing philosophy of art, philosophy of religion and philosophy of science. It involves the construction of a coherent and comprehensive system of general ideas explaining every element of existence-A.N. Whitehead. It involves determining not only the general picture of the world but also one's unique place or role in it. It is a therapy of the soul to overcome alienation. It involves systematic introspection of one's basic beliefs and so acquiring reasoned beliefs rather than just beliefs accepted ad hoc and enables us to change our beliefs and thereby our attitude to life-J.N. Chubb. Philosophical reasoning is sui generic; it is self-sufficient and self-subsistent-G.R. Malkani and G.W.F. Hegel. Philosophy is independent of science, religion and art and yet includes all three in its ambit. Philosophy's tool is synthetic a priori reasoning. It aims to construct deductive proofs-Spinoza. It aims to discover simple philosophical mathematical formulae about reality. It aims at a final explanation; the question 'why?' cannot occur again. It requires a great deal of general knowledge as a background to think in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an objective standpoint philosophy is the analysis of the most fundamental concepts, concepts applicable to absolutely everything i.c. it deals with the most comprehensive concepts. Also, it deals with concepts presupposed by all other subjects. Not only is this the case but among them are concepts presupposed in our ordinary everyday speech. Philosophy, therefore, has the most comprehensive scope and also the base or that is most background reference. It is then the foundational subject and all other subjects are based upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe systematic elucidation of these concepts amounts to the construction of a map by which to guide our behaviour in life's sojourn in the world in the pursuit of knowledge, power and love, in short, satisfy the desire for happiness! And value and imbibe truth, goodness and beauty (including the beauty of moral character).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so to acquire the knowledge of love and the love of knowledge, and the power of love and the love of power. Note where there is love along with power then power does not corrupt since to love is to share. And also to value the knowledge of power and the power of knowledge. And to value the truth of goodness and the goodness of truth, and the truth of beauty and the beauty of truth, and the goodness of beauty and the beauty of goodness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Ajaya D. 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Upanishad monism, Shaktyadvaism, the monism of Shaivagam, Buddhist monism, Bhartrihari-propounded word dualism, Gaudapadiya monism, Mayavadapush Shankara monism, Ramanuja's Vishishtadvaita, non-Vallabhacharya's philosophy of non-duality, non-Vallabhacharya's all doctrines of non-duality and non-Vallabhacharya. Acharyas have also rendered the philosophical doctrine of monistic ideology with the logical validity of their opinion. But in all these monistic theories, the completely theoretical, systematic, and harmonious rendition of monism which is found under Shankara's Advaita, is available in the above-mentioned other theories in a lesser form. That is why when  is discussed in general, it is meant with the Advaita philosophy of Shankaracharya's philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Satyakam Mishra (I.R.S.), Dr. Karan Singh (Foreword)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42760382251146,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardbound","offer_id":42760382218378,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8583\/1818\/products\/ADVAITAVEDANTAMEGYAN.jpg?v=1675408211"},{"product_id":"the-life-of-sakyamuni-buddha","title":"The Life of Sakyamuni Buddha","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe idea of writing this book was in my mind while I was interested in the study of Buddhism at Taisho University, Tokyo. Then I had a chance to study as an India Cultural Scholarship Student in 1959 and Joined the Department of Buddhist Studies, at Delhi University. I study the Buddhist scriptures written in Sanskrit, Pali, and Tibetan. There were many names of Bhikkhus, Bhikkhunis, lay-followers, and names of towns, mountains, and rivers which I never had seen with my eyes. During my three-year stay in India I visited almost all Buddhist excavated sights, read books, and talked with scholars. I come to the conclusion that every sights, tradition, myth, and even superstition mentioned in those scriptures are true and real. The most impressive sight was a scene in Sutta Nipata \"on the bank of River Mahi\/ I made a Hut live Cow gave milk now\/ O Heaven Give Us Rain.\" Just the same scene appeared before my eyes. At the foot of Himalaya mountain, I visited Lumbini, the scene was just the same as shown in the scripture. Nearly 70 years have passed. I have visited India two to three even now, but still, I never forget my first visit. This book is the result of literal archaeological, and epigraphical studies including Buddhist scriptures, Puranas, itihasas, and Jaina materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePROF. 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There were many names of Bhikkhus, Bhikkhunis, lay-followers, and names of towns, mountains, and rivers that I never had seen with my own eyes. During my three-year stay in India, I visited almost all Buddhist excavated sights, read books, and talked with scholars. I came to the conclusion that every sight, tradition, myth, and even superstition mentioned in those scriptures is true and real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe most impressive sight was a scene in Sutta Nipata \"on the bank of River Mahi\/I made a Hut to live Cow gave milk now\/0 Heaven Give Us Rain.\" Just the same scene appeared before my eyes. At the foot of Himalaya mountain, I visited Lumbini, the scene was just the same as shown in the scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sato Ryojun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42760389755018,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8583\/1818\/products\/LIFEOFSAKYAMUNIBUDDHA.jpg?v=1675407196"},{"product_id":"bhartiya-gyan-mimansa","title":"Bhartiya Gyan Mimansa","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEpistemology is an important branch of philosophy that comes from the Greek word ‘Episteme’ means ‘knowledge’ and ‘logos’ means discourse or science. In the history of thought ‘ Theory of Knowledge’ has been construed as that branch of philosophy that deals with problems concerning the origin, nature, validity, limits, and conditions of knowledge. Epistemology has a long history within Western philosophy beginning with ancient Greek philosophy and continuing to the present. In Indian Philosophy all systems have their epistemology but Nyaya and Vedanta Darshan has a vast Epistemology. Generally, western philosophers accept two types of sources of knowledge – Perception, and Inference, but Indian Philosophers have different opinions. Charvaka Darshan accepts only one source of knowledge i.e Perception. Buddha and Vaisheshika Darshan accepts two sources –Perception and Inference. Sankhya and Yoga Darshan accept three sources – Perception, Inference, and Sabda (Testimony) whereas Nyaya Darshan has a different opinion. It accepts four means of knowledge - Perception, Inference, Sabda (Testimony), and Upamana ( Analogy). In Mimansa Darshan Prabhakar Mimansak added Arthapatti in it and accepts five sources along with Perception, Inference, Sabda (Testimony), and Upamana ( Analogy). Bhatta Mimansak and Vedanta Darshan accept six sources - Perception, Inference, Sabda (Testimony), Upamana ( Analogy), Arthapatti, and Anuplabdhi. Therefore, in this context, it is a humble effort of mine to analyze such issues like what is Knowledge, kinds of Knowledge ( Prama and Aprama), sources of knowledge, the validity of knowledge, swatah pramanyavad , partah pramanyavad, and theory of illusion. 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His aspirations, desires, and wishes are increasing, and today's human is more anxious, tense, and maladjusted than ever before. General psychology is that branch of psychology in which its basic rules, principles, etc. are studied. In fact, today it seems necessary for every educated person to be aware of the basic facts of psychology. General psychology has been included in the undergraduate course of psychology to fulfill this purpose.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo make the present book useful for the students of Indian universities, its content has been increased. Along with this, efforts have also been made to make the language of the book simple and understandable, so that the basic rules, principles, and facts of psychology can be conveyed to the students. It will prove useful as an introductory book for the students of psychology. 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What do the various Indian gods and goddesses really symbolize? And what do yogic and tantric traditions have in common? This book offers its readers a clear overview of the origin and historical development of yoga and tantra and an in-depth understanding of the various philosophical systems and concepts used under the name \"yoga philosophy\". The book also provides insight into how the classical literature often referenced in yoga can be understood contextually, i.e., how it relates to and reflects the time and place it originated in. As well as how yogic mythology and its many deities can be used to put words on an inner experience or shed light on aspects of ourselves. The book is a must-read for yoga teachers, curious practitioners, as well as knowledge seekers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOVA OLSSON is a yoga teacher, religious scholar, and writer. She has been published in scientific journals and lectures internationally on the history, philosophy, and mythology of yoga and tantra. She holds an MA in history of religions from Gothenburg University and is currently working on her Ph.D. at Umeà University.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tova Olsson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807593959562,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8583\/1818\/products\/WhatsAppImage2023-02-04at12.44.06PM.jpg?v=1677513701"},{"product_id":"yuktidipika-the-most-important-commentary-on-the-samkhyakarika-of-isvarakrsna","title":"Yuktidipika","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough now widely recognized as a seminal commentary on the Samkhyakarika of Isvarakrsna, Yuktidipika's (YD) first ever edition arrived on the scene only in 1938, thanks to the efforts of Pulinbehari Chakravarti. In the following period, however, dissatisfaction with this one MS-based edition simmered and led a scholar like V. Raghavan to attempt, in the form of several articles in Annals of Oriental Research (University of Madras 1954-59), to purify the YD text of its numerous \"corruptions.\" In 1967 came R.C. Pandeya's edition of Yuktidipika, based on two manuscripts, which was followed by two more editions (1970) and (1996) respectively. The 1996 edition by Kedara Nath Tripathi even though it had no additional manuscript material to work on, provided a better text than Pandeya's. In 1998 came the German edition, critically edited by A. Wezler and S. Motegi. However, since (i) this edition was in Roman script and so not easily accessible to those many in India and elsewhere who were accustomed to studying a Sanskrit text in Devanagari, and (ii) since it had its own limitations and shortcomings it was felt that there was a clear warrant for a fresh edition. A singular feature of critical edition is that, besides being based, unlike most previous editions, on five MSS, it simultaneously provides almost all the variant readings, whether embodied in Raghvanís corrections\/emendations or effected by earlier editions, including the German one. It thus offers the reader an opportunity to select, in a particular context, any of the (given) readings in case he feels skeptical about the reading adopted by the editor. In 'philosophical introductionî, the editor deals with certain principal themes of the Samkhya on the basis of the Yuktidipika, occasionally also alluding to the views\/interpretations of other Samkhya texts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ramesh K. 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The merit of this book is to present and compare the different interpretations of the most essential commentators - Adi Sankaracarya, Sripada Ramanujacarya, Sripada Nimbarkacarya, Srila Madhvacarya, Srila Baladeva Vidyabhúsana - to delineate the views of Sri Badarayana Rsi. The import of the Bhagavata Purana is also considered since Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu considered the Srimad Bhagavatam the best commentary on the Vedanta sutras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrakasatma dasa (Jean-Christophe Perrin) obtained a PhD in Religious Studies from Sorbonne University (France) and an M.A. in Philosophy from UQAM (Canada). He taught philosophy and comparative religion in Montreal for fifteen years (1986-2001). He currently works as a Christian priest in Charenton, a suburb of Paris. He is also a spiritualist in the Bhakti-Vedanta Tradition of India. Actively engaged in interreligious dialogue, he wrote several books on the subject, as well as on the history of ideas in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere are more than fifty commentaries on the Brahma-sutras and the present work is not a new thesis on these well-known aphorisms, but rather a summary of the most important ones. Traditionally, the bhasyas of Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhya, and Nimbärka represent the principal philosophical trends of Vedanta, respectfully called: Advaita, Visistädvaita, Dvaita, and Dvaitadvaita. Apart from these, the commentaries of Bhaskara, Srikantha, and Vallabha have also their importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGeorge Thibaut is the first Western scholar who attempted to make a comparative study on the commentaries of Sankara and Ramanuja on the Brahma-sutras and his conclusion was that Ramanuja's interpretation is closer to the real intention of the author of the Sütras. VS. Ghate, while comparing the bhasyas of Sankara, Ramanuja, Nimbarka, Madhiva, and Vallabha, concludes that Nimbarka's interpretation is sounder than the other ones. In a similar exposition of the Brahma-sûtras, B.N.K. Sharma defends Madhva's bhasya, and H. Nakamura, in A History of Early Vedanta Philosophy, is inclined to think that Bhaskara's commentary is the most natural. On the other hand, S.M. Srinivasa Chari, after comparing the commentaries of Sankara, Ramanuja, and Madhva, takes the side of Ramanuja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present work takes into account all these notable evaluations and it also presents the explanatory verses of the Bhagavata Purana, a book considered to be the quintessence of all sruti and smrti texts by Srila Vyasadeva himself, and conceived by Caitanya Mahaprabhu as a natural commentary on the Brahma- sutras. In fact, all these commentaries are like different aspects of a Purna Vedanta. They can be compared to many fragrant flowers stringed into a beautiful garland to be offered to the Deity. That \"variety is the spice of life\" is a sure way to understand the variegated meanings of Vedanta and this has been intended all along by Acarya Vedavyasa, the Sütrakara. 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It first volume covers the Devi Bhagavata Maahaatmya in one part and 6 Cantos of the Devi Bhagavatam in another part. The second Volume renders the Devi Gita from Canto 7 to 12. Thus, this book brings out the spiritual gems in its entirety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eC. P. Balachandran Nair born in the year 1950 at Kollam, had his school education in Infant Jesus Anglo Indian High School Thangassery, Kollam, once a British enclave. Presently he resides in Thiruvananthapuram, the land of Sri Padmanabha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHe is an MA in Economics from the University of Kerala and started his career as an Officer in the erstwhile Syndicate Bank. After leading a fruitful life authoring religious books and contributing articles in Bhaktapriya. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C. P. 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According to Homer, dreams come from the underworld of Hades (the Greek purgatory), and sleep (Hypnos) and death (Thanatos) are twin brothers (The Iliad, xvi). Freudian work is well-known in the psychological field.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor Freud, dreams are the royal road of our unconscious mind. He describes the unconscious as a representation of all the repressed desires and impulses, which are mostly sexual in nature. Jung added the concept of the racial unconscious in dreams. Dreams also convey the memories of our ancestral past and experiences of human beings from the very beginning of human life. There is a vast literature on dreams which includes the psychological and the physiological aspects of dreams. Dreams can be creative and problem-solving. 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Second Edition, was published in the year 1770-72 Dow had succeeded his father in his office as the Private Secretary of Aurangzeb the last Mogul Emperor His study of Persian led him to the works of Muhammad Kasim Ibn Hindu Shah Astarabadi Ferishta and of several other Persian writers and he was persuaded to bring the historical account of the Moguls to the knowledge of his fellow countrymen. His work was primarily a translation of Ferishta's works into English while retaining the structural aspect of the original as closely as possible. In the second edition he had added dissertations concerning the ancient history of Indians and on the customs, manners, language, religion and philosophy of Hindus. Besides elaborating upon the magnificence of the Imperial House of Timur, the book reflects the prejudices of the Muslim invaders against the followers of the Brahmanical religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book has been meticulously edited by Dahiva who rendered the onginal Anglo-Nordic script in modern English without disturbing the original diction and structure and has relied upon the works of Charles Johnston's The System of Vedanta and on Lawrence H Dawson in The Nuttall Encyclopaedia for transliteration and standardization of spellings of proper names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book is must for all Research Centers, Institutes. Universities and Libraries and gives a contemporary account of the Muslim period in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough, in an advanced stage of society, the human mind is, in some respects, enlarged, a ruinous kind of self-conceit frequently circumscribes its researchors after knowledge. In love with our own times, country and government, we are apt to consider distant ages and nations, as objects unworthy of the page of the Historian. These prejudices are not confined to the vulgar and illiterate Some men of genius and reputation for Prilosophy, have entertained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esentiments upon that subject, too narrow and confined for the Goths of a much darker age Had the translator of the following history thought so meanly of the affairs of the east, as these men affect to do, he might have saved a great deal of time and labour. To unlock the springs, from which he has derived his knowledge was not so easy a task, that he would have undertaken it, without an opinion, that the domestic affairs of India were, in some degree, worthy of being related. He has the satisfaction to find, from the encouragement given to the former edition, notwithstanding the uncouth form in which it appeared, that the history of Hindustan is an object of attention to many in Great Britain; and this has not been his least inducement to render it, now much less unworthy of the public eye. To translate from the Persian was not the primary view of the publisher of Ferishta's Epitome of the History of the Mohammedan princes of India. To qualify himself for negotiation, was this first object in learning the language. As he proceeded, in his studies, other motives for his continuing them arose. Though the manner of eastern composition differs from the correct taste of Europe, there are many things in the writings of Asiatic authors worthy of the attention of literary men. Their poetry it must be confessed, is too turgid and full of conceits to please, and the diction of their historians very diffuse and verbose yet amidst the redundancy of the latter. we find that scrupulous attention to truth, and that manliness of sentiment, which constitute the very essence of good history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe works of Muhammad Kasim Ferishta of Delhi, who flourished in the reign of Jehangir, about the beginning of the seventeenth century, were put into the translator's hands, by his teachers. As he advanced, a new field gradually opened before him. He found, with some degree of astonishment, the authentic history of a great empire, the name of which had scarcely ever travelled to Europe. Being, at the same time, honoured with the particular friendship of the emperor, at whose court he had for some time lived, he was induced to listen to that prince's solicitations, for giving to the English some idea of his predecessors on the throne of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough our author has given the title of the history of Hindustan to his work, yet it is I rather that of the Muhammadan empire in India, than a general account of the affairs of the Hindus. What he says concerning India, prior to the first invasion of the Afghan Mussulmen, is very far from being satisfactory. He collected his accounts from Persian authors, being altogether unacquainted with the Sanskrita or learned language of the Brahmins, in which the internal history of India is comprehended. 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In this book Dr. Raghavendra Katti presents an objective study of Brahmasutras in the third and fourth Adhyayas, referring to the three popular principal commentaries. This is an associate of his earlier work, \"Brahman, The supreme Being, in Brahmasutras\", which is a study of Sutras in the first and second Adhyayas. The first two Adhyayas reveal the textual information about the nature and attributes of the Creator of this world, and His creation of sentient and insentient world. The third Adhyaya, known as Sadhanadhyaya, prescribes ways and means like meditation for attaining the direct perception of the Lord, and the resultant Release i.e. Moksha from this miserable wordly life. The fourth Adhyaya describes how a successful seeker achieves a state of eternal bliss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBadarayanavyasa presents here the concept of meditation practised By the Indian sages knowing Vedas, from the prehistoric antiquity. It is quite different from that prescribed by the later sages like Mahavira, Buddha, Patanjali and others. Further, the state of Kaivalya, Apavarga or Nirvana aimed at by the followers of these later saints, promises a cessation of all suffering and liberation from the bondage to repeated rebirths. But, the concept of Moksha aimed at by the Vedic seers is quite different. In addition cessation of all misery and liberation from continuous rebirths, it promises state of positive experience of enjoyment of unadulterated superhuman eternal happiness, commensurate with each one's own desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether one agrees with the Author's conclusions or not, is a matter individual judgement and freedom of thought. But the book certainly provides enough food for thought. And inquisitiveness is the hallmark of students and scholars of any subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI really appreciate the Author's scholarly efforts and hope that this work will be of use to the research students, scholars and all others, interested Indian Philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a great pleasure to go through the book 'Meditation in Brahmasutras' written by Dr. Raghavendra Katti. Meditation is quite a popular topic now-a-days. In India Meditation is practised not only by the followers of Vedic traditions, but also by others like Jains, Buddhists, Shaktas, Pashupatas etc. The concepts of Meditation dealt with in this book are quite different from those advocated by the followers of other traditions, in the matter of \"What to meditate upon\" and \"What to achieve through meditation,\" and so on. The meditation described here is that practised by the Indian sages knowing Vedas, much before Patanjali, Buddha and Mahavira. The book deals with meditation and much more. For, meditation is the final step in the spiritual pursuit. It is preceded by other steps like Vairagya, Bhakti, Shravana, Manana etc. In fact the author presents here an impartial and objective study of Brahmasutras in Adhyayas III and IV, referring to the three principal commentaries, namely those of Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya and Madhvacharya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese Brahmasutras composed by Badarayana Vyasa constitute the central text of Vedanta Philosophy. Badarayana Vyasa is credited with the task of collecting, collating and editing the Vedas, the oldest literature in the world. When different doctrines like Sankhya, Vaisheshika etc. developed within the Vedic tradition and the common people stood confused, Badarayana Vyasa had to give his authoritative judgements on what exactly is the quintessence of Vedic teachings, in his masterpiece known as Brahmasutra or Vedantasutra. It is universally recognized as the manual of Vedanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn spite of such a systematic presentation of Vedanta thought, a number of divergent schools have developed within Vedanta Philosophy and the common man's confusion continues. Three of them are important. They are (i) Shankaracharya's Advaita, (ii) Ramanujacharya's Vishishtadvaita and (iii) Madhvacharya’s Dvaita. Historically, Shankaracharya's commentary is the earliest one and his doctrine has been propagated by great scholars Vivekananda and S. Radhakrishnan. So a majority of intelligentsia in India and abroad believes that Vedanta me Advaita Philosophy. Recently, scholars like V.S. Ghate, B.N.K Sharma, have tried to remove this misconception. But still, Advaita has a dominant position in the World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Brahmasutras are arranged in four chapters or Adhyayas In the first Adhyaya the author presents the nature and attributes of Brahman, Who creates and controls this world. In the seer he shows the flaws in the contemporary doctrines, both orthodox and heretical, and refutes them. In addition, he removes the apparent conflicts in Vedic statements themselves, and establishes Vedic concepts of origination of matter and souls in the world Dr. Raghavendra Katti has written and published in 2013, a book 'Brahman, The Supreme Being, in Brahmasutras,' in which he presented an objective study of Sutras in these two Adhyayas referring to the three principal commentaries mentioned above He has shown therein that Madhvacharya's interpretations of Sutras are more convincing. I had an occasion to glance through the book and to record my appreciation of that book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe aim of the seekers is to get liberated from the miserable worldly life and to achieve eternal bliss i.e. Moksha. So, having known the nature and attributes of the Lord, and His creation matter and souls, the seeker is bound to ask himself what should do next. In other words, he wants to know the mean getting Moksha. Badarayana Vyasa has dealt with this topic in third Adhyaya known as Sadhanadhyaya. He holds that one can attain to moksha only by means of the Lord’s grace and His direct perception i.e. Aparokshajnyana. For achieving both he prescribes the steps like Vairagya, Bhakti, Shravana, Manana, Dhyana etc. In the fourth Adhyaya, the author mentions the fruits of these Hence it is known as Phaladhyaya. He describes these fruits in four steps viz. (i) Karmakshya i.e. destruction of accumulated sins,(ii) Utkranti i.e. departure of the soul through Brahmarandhra, (iii) Marga i.e. journey to Brahmaloka through Devayanamarga and (iv) Bhoga i.e. enjoyment of bliss in Moksha. Thus, in these two Adhyayas the author has presented the practical side of vedic religion. However, people show less interest in this portion than that shown in the theoretical discussions appearing in the first first two Adhyayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this book, Dr. Raghavendra Katti has objectively analysed All the Sutras in these two Adhyayas, referring to the same three principaI commentaries. While making comparative study of these great commentaries, the author seems to be aware of the fact that competent to hold somebody's interpretation as incorrect or to opine that somebody's interpretation is correct. He has only expressed whether he is convinced by a particular interpretation or not, and has given his reasons thereof. He is within his rights thereof. He is within his rights to say so. Here, the commentators agree on the purport of some Sutras and differ on many. Wherever they differ, the author has concluded the interpretations of Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya as unconvincing because they are found to be stating some isolated topics having little relevance to the theme two Adhyayas. For example, one Sutra decides that the rinsing of the mouth with water is enjoined by the Shruti, only after a meal, but not both before and after a meal. Another Sutra confirms that offering five oblations to the five Pranas can be omitted on fasting days. On the other hand, Dr. Katti finds Madhvacharya's interpretations quite convincing because they add up to a clear-cut system which can be pursued by the seeker. Moreover, Madhvacharya quotes corroborative extracts from wide range of Smritis and Puranas in support of his interpretation. The extracts being the statements of knowledgeable and credible persons, Madhvacharya's conclusions are found to be in keeping with contemporary thinking in the days of Badarayana Vyasa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Raghavendra Katti has extensively quoted extracts from other standard works on the subject in support of his views. He has honestly expressed his findings irrespective of whether others agree with him or not. He has clearly brought out the import, each Sutra. The author appears to be having the knack of explaining even difficult topics to ordinary students. At places, he has explained some technical terms like 'Hetugarbhavisheshana', 'Pratiyogin 'Vedanga' etc. in the footnotes for the benefit of those who do not know them. Only those who try to study Brahmasutras will understand the value of this book. This book will surely be an important addition to the philosophical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI congratulate Dr. Raghavendra Katti for his contribution and hope that his indepth study of Vedanta will result in many more such works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy first book on Brahmasutras namely 'Brahman, The Supreme Being, in Brahmasutras', has been published in Bengaluru in March 2013. It is my thesis submitted to and accepted by the University of Pune for a Ph.D. degree in Sanskrit. In this dissertation, I have considered the problem as to how the same Brahmasutras can advocate such divergent and mutually conflicting doctrines like Vivartavada, Vishishtadvaitavada and the so called Dvaitavada, as claimed by the respective protagonists of these doctrines. A Sutra by definition is expected to make an unambiguous and exact statement. So in this book which covers the study of the first two Adhyayas of Brahmasutra, I have tried to understand what Badarayana Vyasa intends to convey through these Sutras, depending on the syntax, semantics, contextual propriety, schematic relevance etc. of the words used in the Sutras. My objective study of these Sutras with the help of a commentary by Shri Raghavendratirtha reveals that there is no support for or reference to the Vivartavada of Shankaracharya and that Badarayana Vyasa and Shankaracharya hold different views on the purport of Vedas. Similarly, Ramanujacharya's concept of Brahman having the insentient matter and sentient individual souls as His body, is nowhere indicated in the Sutras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncidentally, a British scholar, George Thibaut remarks: I \"The Shankar-bhashya further is the authority most generally deferred to in India as to the right understanding of the Vedanta-sutras and ever since Shankara's time the majority of the best thinkers of India have been men belonging to his school\". In fact, to start with I studied Advaita Vedanta sincerely for about 15 years and I have great regard for Shankaracharya for all that he has done for protecting the sanctity of Vedas and Vedic religion in that hostile era. As a result I have more number of Advaita friends than others. During the period of eight years of my research work, the professors whom I consulted, my friends with whom I discussed the import of the Sutras and those who helped me in proofreading, were all the followers, of Shankaracharya only. Under these circumstances my work was an exercise in swimming against the current. So my conclusions came as a great disappointment to all these people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany of these people feel that I am biassed towards Madhvacharya because I belong to Madhva sect. Of course, eulogizing the preceptor of one's own sect is not an offence. But, since I have made an objective study, I feel hurt especially when some hold me to be partial even without seeing what I have written. For, they judge on the basis of 'who has written,' instead of 'what is written.' Some are found to be intolerant of even listening to a debate on whether Shankarabhashya gives the correct import of the Sutras. George Thibaut rightly observes: \"But to the European -- or generally, modern-translator of the Vedantasutras with Shankara's commentary another question will of course suggest itself at once, viz. whether or not Shankara's explanations faithfully render the intended meaning of the author of the Sutras. To the Indain Pandit of Shankara's school this question has become an indifferent one, or to state the case more accurately, he objects to its being raised, as he looks on Shankara's authority as standing above doubt and dispute.' ' So, naturally many feel offended when someone even debates the validity of Shankarabhashya. Such annoyance is clearly discernible in a review of my book in the Journal of Oriental Research, Vols. 85-86, published by Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute, Chennai. The scholar who reviewed the book says : \"The author even goes to the extent of saying that Vivartavada has little relevance in the Sutras where Shankara discusses Parinamavada and wherever Shankara advocates the Kevaladvaita doctrine, it is based on Upanishads and not on Brahmasutras revealing that Badarayana and Shankara hold different views on the purport of the Vedas. To express in a nutshell, pooh-poohing Shankara's expositions with relevant Shruti support various concepts of creation, Jagatkarana, Nirguna Brahman, Saguna Brahman, role of Maya, Jiva-Brahma-aikyam, etc. in this text quoting Raghavendratirtha's commentary may not be palatable to learned scholars, leave alone Advaitins.\" But, the scholar has not brought forward any new point other than what I have concluded, and has not provided any justification as to why the Advaita doctrine should be accepted as being in agreement with the Sutras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fact that Shankaracharya's commentary on the Sutras is the earliest one, is not a sufficient proof of its correctness, and it can not prevent later commentators from throwing fresh light on the Sutras. The learned scholars may note a wise saying) which states that, \"Everything is not proper and pleasant simply because it is old; and any scholarly knowledge also is not to be disliked because it is new. The wise ones accept one of the two after scrutiny; the dullards rely on another's conviction.\" S. Radhakrishnan also expresses similar sentiments. He says': \"In the history of thought it has often happened that a philosophy has been victimized by a traditional interpretation that became estasblished at an early date, and has thereafter prevented critics and commentators from placing it in its proper perspective.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the other hand, after the release of the book, the Publisher received some complaints as well as suggestions for corrections in the book, from some accomplished readers belonging to the Madhva sect. The Publisher wrote to me saying that 'a review of the said book reveals certain remarks, comments and opinions expressed by the author which appear to be not correctly conveying the conceptual greatness and sanctity of Sri Madhwa Bhashya\". In short, my objective and academic approach and style, my individual judgements and opinions, my references to Raghavendratirtha instead of Madhvacharya, my pointing out of the difference of approach between Madhvacharya, Jayatirtha and Raghavendratirtha, my use of the words guess-work, stunning and prima facie unbelievable, ingenious, imaginative etc. with reference to Madhvacharya's interpretations, are not acceptable to the. traditional scholars. In their view, I have belittled Madhvacharya and failed to glorify the most appropriate interpretation offered by Madhvacharya. So, the Publisher thought it fit to paste disclaimer below the 'Publisher's Note'. Thus, the Advaitins think that I have belittled Shankaracharya and the Dvaitins surmise that I have belittled Madhvacharya. When both the competing teams in a match complain that the umpire is partial, the umpire may feel assured that he has done a fairly good job to the best of his ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"margin-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; width: 100%;\" width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"10%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"85%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eBlessings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"15%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003eiii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eDedication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003eiv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003eIX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eKey to Diacritical marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003eXYlll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eAbbreviations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003eXIX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eInvocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003eXXll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eText of Sutras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003eXXlll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eChapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnalysis of Sutras in Adhyaya III (Sadhanadhyaya)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePada 1. Vairagyapada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eIII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePada 2. Bhaktipada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eIV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePada 3. Upasanapada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e159\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePada 4. Aparoksajnanapada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e323\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnalysis of Sutras in Adhyaya IV (Phaladhyaya)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eVI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePada 1. Karmaksayapada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eVII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePada 2. Utkrantipada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e443\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eVIII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePada 3. Margapada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 5.69853%;\"\u003e481\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 9.92647%;\"\u003eIX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 83.8235%;\"\u003ePada 4. 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The Sutras are arranged in four chapters. The first one is called Samanvayadhyaya in which Shastrasamanvaya in Brahman is achieved. In the second chapter known as Avirodhadhyaya, the views of other schools of Philosophy, Sankhya, Vaisheshika, Jaina,Bauddha, etc. are rejected. In the third chpater known as Sadhanadhyaya. Vairagya, Bhakti, and Upasana are explaiend. In the fourth chapter known as Phaladhyaya, Utkranti, Marga and Bhoga are explained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sutras are very brief, Hence it is difficult to comprehend the import of the Sutras. The three Bhashyakaras, Shankara, Ramanuja and Madhva have explained the import of Sutras in favour of their respective doctrines. In this book, Shri Raghavendra Katti has made an objective study of the Sutras in Chapters I and II, following the plan of Sri Madhvacharya. He gives the details of the plan of samanvaya in the first chapter and the refutation of the doctrines of the other schools in the second.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShri Raghavendra Katti summarizing these topics presents his conclusion. He has made use of Panini Sutras and Jaimini Sutras to fix the import of Brahmasutras. In the introduction, he has pointed out that Dr. V.S. Ghate’s analysis of Brahmasutras is quite inadequate as he disposes off five Bhashyakaras’ views in two or three sentences on each Sutra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe present author presents a detailed study of each Sutra. 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Bhagavad Gita ek dharmik granth hai, jisme Bhagwan Sri Krishna, apne shishya Arjun ko gyaan aur marga (path) ke sandesh dete hain. Yeh yogopadesh un vicharon ko samjhata hai jo moksh aur antar-atma ki shanti ko prapt karne ke liye upyukt hain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKuch pramukh yogopadesh Bhagavad Gita se hain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKarmayog\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bhagwan Sri Krishna kehte hain ki karm karne mein lagaao par moksh ki ichha na karte hue, nishkam bhav se karma karna chahiye. 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Dahiya is a notable work that delves into the ancient origins of the Aryan tribes and their connection to the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. Dahiya explores various aspects of Aryan history, culture, and identity as depicted in the Rigveda, shedding light on the socio-political context of the time and the gradual evolution of Aryan society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Rigveda is a collection of hymns composed in Sanskrit around 1500 BCE or earlier, and it is considered one of the oldest texts in the world. It provides valuable insights into the religious beliefs, social structure, and linguistic characteristics of the early Indo-Aryan people. 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Pervaded by scriptural maxims \u0026amp; parables, this book discriminates properly between the two means, Dharma \u0026amp; Adharma, to acquire your ends. All desires can be fulfilled either by Dharma or Adharma. Employing the former begets virtue \u0026amp; burns sins while the latter accumulates sins \u0026amp; destroys virtue. Considering the Vedic injunction that all sins. bear fruit, this book elucidates the ways and means by which the reader can acquire waxing Dharma and forsake Adharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHailing from Mahuva, Gujarat, living in Mumbai since many years, NIKUL JOSHI is a real estate \u0026amp; hospitality professional having consulted organizations of repute. Brought up in a liberal yet disciplined home environment, he developed a taste for Hindu scriptures and a yearning to extract their esoteric meanings hidden beneath mysterious anecdotes \u0026amp; ambiguous injunctions. Being absorbed in the holy books propounding Sanatana Dharma, he has been reading them repeatedly along with their commentaries. His life illumined when, by the agency of fate, he was introduced to Swami Nischalananda Saraswati Maharaj, the current 145th Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Puri, Govardhan Math, who is now his revered preceptor. Learning the abstruse knowledge of Sanatana Dharma, he has compiled this book with the sole intention of disseminating the true imports of Hindu scriptures. He is resolved to bestir the spirit of Hindus to reclaim their lost glory by complying with the scriptures in daily practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe feel proud of the fact that during the past 75 years of Independence, especially in the last 10 years, India has achieved commendable economic progress. The country has emerged as a world economic power and is heading to break its own past records. All this is, no doubt, laudable. But the irony is that people are flushed with money yet they seem to be frustrated and unhappy. Thousands of farmers and students are found committing suicide every year. If a dozen people are asked about the cause of their frustration, they may tell a dozen different reasons for their agony, despite having all the necessary material comforts. They are not content with what they have. Everyone is short of some material possession and is therefore unhappy. The fact of the matter is that material prosperity is only a means to an end, but not an end in itself. One cannot buy happiness with money. People suffer more, not because of shortage of food, clothing and shelter, but on account of their own shortcomings like greed, selfishness, jealousy, hatred, enmity, revengefulness, etc. This is not to suggest that we may refrain from economic development and an improvement in quality of life and standard of living. But, just as complementary medicines are prescribed along with a strong drug to neutralize its side effects, I feel that along with economic development, spiritual knowledge and practice is essential for a stress-free and happier life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHindu scriptures are a fathomless ocean of extremely esoteric and abstruse knowledge that encourages us to study them with complete submission as to enable us to open ourselves to the divine blessings of rare wisdom. Life and death hinges on the quality of our knowledge because all our actions are based on the accumulation of knowledge we keep distilling from myriad experiences and the impressions they leave on our minds. Virtuous actions can lead us to good future while the opposite can invite unwanted misery. Understanding is the primary requisite in discriminating good and bad actions, in determining what constitutes virtue and vice. Consequences follow all actions and inactions, there is no escape. Hence, knowledge which is virtuous and guided by the principles of Dharma Shastra is the essential acquisition humans must secure. As is the understanding, so is our action and likewise are the consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis book is a labour of repeated distillation of important and essential scriptures to derive a clarified understanding of what they intended for us in order that the human race prospers continuously and keep all conceivable woes at bay. Primary references being Mahabharata, Valmiki Ramayana, Srimad Bhagwata Purana, this book has also referred Manu Smriti, Narada Purana, Shiva Purana, and other principle Upanishads and treatises of Hindu scriptures. Life is only learnt from the past which is termed as history. Only a past mistake enables us to cognize the fact that a similar action shall beget similar outcome, we learn from historical anecdotes the behaviours that deliver happiness and those that have misery alone as their outcome. The future is determined by the wisdom we acquire from scriptures which precisely and wholly is the past; the knowledge acquired thus moulds our future by applying it to present actions. Present is like the middle of a rope that establishes connection between the posterior far end and the anterior far end in the form of two ends of the rope. As a man establishes relationship between his father and his son through his own existence, the present is crucial in determining the quality of future to be erected. A book that speaks the truth are rare; rarer still are books that speak them in palatable ways; and rarer than these are books that consider its impact on the entire human species and speaks only that truth which has complete profit for all. Every effort has been exerted in ensuring that this book disseminates nothing except scriptural truth and does so in a way which is not just received well but embraced in order that its virtuous instructions are internalized as the character traits of society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikul Joshi","offers":[{"title":"Paper Back","offer_id":45710970781834,"sku":"","price":795.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardbound","offer_id":45710970814602,"sku":"","price":995.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8583\/1818\/files\/DharmaFinalCover22-11-2024-Amazone.jpg?v=1732258844"},{"product_id":"bhartiya-darshan-भारतीय-दर्शन","title":"भारतीय दर्शन- Bhartiya Darshan","description":"","brand":"Dr. Bhadrinath Singh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45765772279946,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45765772312714,"sku":"","price":695.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8583\/1818\/files\/Bhartiya_Darshan_By_Dr._Bhadrinath_Singh.jpg?v=1733902224"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.motilalbanarsidass.com\/collections\/new-releases.oembed?page=4","provider":"Motilal Banarsidass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}