{"product_id":"knowledge-and-wisdom","title":"Knowledge And Wisdom","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKnowledge' and 'Wisdom' are the two anchor words, which are the theme of spiritual philosophy presented in this book. Concepts of knowledge (jnana) and wisdom (vjnana) are those used in scriptural texts. Briefly, there are two levels of knowledge (vidya). One is the lower knowledge (apara Vidya), which includes study of various scriptures, knowledge of various mantra-s for performance of religious rites, to understand the concept of one God and various gods as its limited manifestations, etc. Other is the higher knowledge (paravidyaj, which alone leads an aspirant to wisdom that enables realization of the oneness of the (individual) self (atman) and the supreme Self (Paramatman, Brahman). Both are needed. One proceeds from the lower to higher knowledge. Acquiring knowledge in Part I of the book lead the way to (realization of) wisdom in Part II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\"The first Indian thought brought before the world was in the form of the Veda-s, which mean jnana, the knowledge. The Vedas spread their light when the rest of the world was wrapped in the cover of ignorance. The essence of the Veda-s was placed in Upanisad-s and the nectar of Upanisad-s in the Bhagavadgtta The jnana of the Veda-s was thus transformed into wisdom through the Bhagavadglta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe present book entitled \"Knowledge and Wisdom\" is a successful venture in bringing the knowledge to the store of wisdom. It helps us understand the basic concept, as of Om, the various Paureiuks and Vaidika mantra-s, of self (atman) and also Brahman, (Paramatman) the one Reality and Its various manifestations as gods (deva-s), etc. It gives detailed description of Pancadeva .Visnu, Siva, Ganesa, Devi; (the mother goddess) and Sun-god (Surya), considered as the Pantheon of Hindu faith ... Prof. Gaur discusses many issues of Indian philosophy, knowledge and wisdom enshrined in various scriptures. The book is capable of widening the horizon of the thinking and understanding of its reader.\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. H. C. Gaur started his career as a scientist with a Ph.D. (1949) and was awarded D.Sc. (in 1960). He taught Chemistry at Delhi University for nearly four decades, during which he was also Head of Chemistry Department and Dean, Science Faculty. After retirement in 1990, he was drawn to spirituality and attended daily pravacana-s of (generally of one-month duration) at the nearby temple. These covered various discourses from the Bhagavadgtta, or topics from Bhagvata, various Upanisad-s, Purana-s and texts as Vivekacudamani, which he followed with self-study (svadhyaya). After about seven years, he started writing articles to share his thoughts with others similarly inclined. These appeared in the monthly magazine Kalyana Kalpataru (published by Gita Press, Gorakhpur), under the column 'Meditation' of Hindustan Times and serially under the column 'Horizons' of the Pioneer; 175 articles have been published so far. Three years ago, some of these were compiled in the form of a book entitled, \"Understanding Isavasya Upanisad - an Exegetical Exposition\", which was published under Book University Series of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB). The present book entitled \"Knowledge and Wisdom\", also based on the published articles, was also accepted by BVB under Book University Series. This book was scheduled, but could not be released, on 1st June 2005, Prof. Gaur's 80th birthday. Two of the messages received on the occasion, concerning his interest in spirituality, were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\" .. Prof. Gaur has excelled not only in the field of his specialization (Chemistry) but also in spirituality. He has written extensively on various topics with a rare insight, Txts on spirituality require re-interpretation, considering the need of the modem times. The wisdom enshrined in them needs to be conveyed to present day masses in an expression that is intelligible to them, so that they can imbibe without straining themselves. It is precisely this, that he has been doing - a task in which he achieved marked success. It was a pleasure having written a 'Foreword' for this book. (Prof. Satya Vrat Shastri, JNU, New Delhi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\" .. His views and thoughts are a regular feature of the Pioneer and are read with great interest... his interpretation of sloka-s gives a new dimension to Indian philosophy... “(Prof. Harish Chandra, Delhi University)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"10%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"80%\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart-I: On Way to Knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"10%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOm is auspicious\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGayatrl and other ancient mantra-s for devotion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod and gods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGod is one, gods are many\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGod is Omnipresent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNature of Brahman, the supreme Self\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpirituality, the way of attaining Him\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlta's gospel of realization through devotion (Maim)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevotee's consciousness as mana-mandira for Lords' abode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirth-death cycle of SaIilsara, an obstacle in attaining Him\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePancadeva, The Pantheon of Hindu faith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisnu and incarnations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGanesa, the god extrsordinsire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevt; the mother goddess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e186\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun-worship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart-II: On Way to Wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe way to wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e229\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour types of devotees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo I need a guide?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArise, awake and learn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e236\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistractions on path of spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e239\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl the senses and deep driving force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGross body as chariot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive afflictions in path of spirituality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e247\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOvercome guus-s of prskrti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Understand) five sheaths of ignorance that conceal the self\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-requisites and divine traits that help\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e261\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruth alone triumphs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e262\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVedic gospels of truth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthical code of conduct in Upanisad-s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e266\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation of spiritual values\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e269\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVedic commandments for a better life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbimss, the way of life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGandhi's views on ahinisa and truth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e279\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquanimity as the way of life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e281\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivine Traits that help\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e284\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaith is the foundation of spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e293\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaith, an introduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e294\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelief, faith and trust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e298\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaith, devotion and prescribed duties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-fold faith and worship of deity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLose not your faith in doing puay« karma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWay to devotion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe way to devotion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e311\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBbskti is love of God, the love that liberates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e314\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeek God's grace by exclusive surrender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e319\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNine fOnDS of devotion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e324\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGita's way of devotion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraits of devotees dear to Him\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWay of meditation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeditation based on Patafijali's Yoga Satra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e341\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeditation in Sankara's Aparolqanubhuti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBhagavadglta's way of meditation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e367\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Harish C. 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