The Vivekacudamani of Sankaracarya Bhagavatpada

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. 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.

Zusatztext A very welcome addition to the available Vivekacudamani translations: earlier translations have none of the flow and fluidity of expression presented here. John Grimes' style is very engaging and difficult Advaitic concepts are expressed with ease and in a diction easy to follow. Students of HIndu religious and philosophical thought and those engaged in comparative religious and philosophical problems will find great interest in this work. T.S.Rukmani! Concordia University! Montreal! Canada A very good! comprehensive overview of Sankara and his philosophy. This excellent summary and survey will be very useful in classes studying Sankara! Sanskrti! Vedanta! or Indian philosophy more generally. Grimes makes the text come alive and make sense in the 21st century. Penetrating and inviting. Boyd H.Wilson! Hope College! Michigan! USA '... this is an important contribution to scholarship about Samkara and a reliable translation that rightly surpasses previous translations of this important text...' Hindu Studies Informationen zum Autor John Grimes is a professor at Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal, South India. Klappentext 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. 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. Zusammenfassung This text presents an accessible translation of the "Vivekacudamani" 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Preface; An introduction to the life and thought of sankara: Approaches to the study of Sankara; Determining the dates of Sankara; The life of Sankara; The works of Sankara; The Vivekacudamani; The philosophy of Sankara; What is Advaita Vedanta?; The legacy of Sankara; The crown jewel of discrimination: (translation and notes); Variant readings; Bibliography; Indexes....

Autorentext
John Grimes is a professor at Kodaikanal International School, Kodaikanal, South India.

Zusammenfassung
This text presents an accessible translation of the "Vivekacudamani" 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.

Inhalt
Contents: Preface; An introduction to the life and thought of sankara: Approaches to the study of Sankara; Determining the dates of Sankara; The life of Sankara; The works of Sankara; The Vivekacudamani; The philosophy of Sankara; What is Advaita Vedanta?; The legacy of Sankara; The crown jewel of discrimination: (translation and notes); Variant readings; Bibliography; Indexes.