Vivekacudamani of Sankaracarya Bhagavatpada
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Absolute Point
Advaita Tradition
advaita vedanta
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classical Hindu liberation path
Direct Disciples
Dreaming States
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guru disciple dialogue
Hindu religion
Indian metaphysics
Indian philosophers
Indian Philosophical Systems
Indian Philosophy
moksha studies
nondual philosophy
Primary Scripture
Prior Non-existence
Sanskrit philosophical texts
Spiritual Aspirant
Spiritual Practices
Thunderous Silence
Upanishadic references
Vice Versa
Wilhelm Halbfass
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- ISBN 9781138277953
- Weight: 453g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 27 Feb 2017
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Advaita Vedanta is one of the most important and widely studied schools of thought in Hindu religion and the Vivekacudamani is one of the most important texts in the Advaita tradition and the most popular philosophical work ascribed to the great Indian philosopher, Sankara. Sankara (c.650-700) is considered to be a giant among giants and probably the most venerated philosopher in India's long history. The Vivekacudamani is in the form of a dialogue between a preceptor (guru) and a pupil (sisya) expounding the quintessence of Advaita in which the pupil humbly approaches the preceptor and, having served the teacher selflessly, implores to be rescued from worldly existence (samsara). The guru promises to teach the way to liberation (moksa) which culminates in the ecstatic experience of one's own Self. This book presents an accessible translation of the entire text and also includes Upanisadic cross-referencing to most of its 580 verses, extensive notes, a lengthy Introduction, list of variant readings, an extensive bibliography, and an index to the verses. All those interested in Indian religion and philosophy, Hindu studies, or Sanskrit, will find this readable English translation of an Indian philosophical classic invaluable.
John Grimes is a professor at Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal, South India.
