This book is the only comprehensive introduction to Advaita
Vedanta that traces the history of this tradition by means of
primary sources. The sources (in translation) are drawn from
Sanskrit texts by some of the most important Advaitic thinkers. The
editors have filled in the appropriate background materials to make
this a book through which readers can understand Advaita Vedanta
both in terms of cultural history and philosophy. The book reveals
the classical form of this great tradition of thought, showing how
it actually functioned in Indian culture, and demonstrates its
distinctive philosophical achievements. Most often associated with
the great 9th century sage Sankara, Advaita Vedanta is the most
important and influential school of philosophy in India. However,
unlike Western philosophy, the goal of this Indian wisdom tradition
is spiritual liberation in life. The translations in The Essential
Vedanta are representative of the major traditional Sanskrit
writings on this ancient but vibrant system of thought.
PUBLICATION DATE: Sep 2004
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Essential Vedanta |
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