Universe, God and God-realization (reduced price - blemished dust cover) - Hardcover

Swami Satprakashananda

9780916356576: Universe, God and God-realization (reduced price - blemished dust cover)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0916356574 ISBN 13: 9780916356576

Publisher: Vedanta Society of St. Louis, 1977

REDUCED PRICE BOOK: Very good quality binding, perfect condition, but no dust jacket. --- The Vedantic view of the origin of the universe includes a lucid treatment of the difficult doctrine of maya and compares Hindu and Christian concepts of creation from the Word. Vedantic pathways (Jnana, Karma, Bhakti, Raja Yogas) to God-Realization, each suited to the capacity of the spiritual seeker, are detailed and interrelated.

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About the Author:

Swami Satprakashananda (1888-1979), a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and a disciple of Swami Brahmananda, founded The Vedanta Society of St. Louis in 1938. He had the good fortune of seeing Swami Vivekananda in 1901, and later he met Sarada Devi and nine direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna. The swami was a great scholar and wrote several books on Vedanta.

Review:

Presents lucidly, but with scholarly authority, the Vedantic views of religion and philosophy and how they appeal to both Eastern and Western thought. Certain doctrines such as maya (appearance), which are often difficult for Western readers to comprehend, are explained in patent detail. The Universe, God, and God-Realization is a useful bridge between Eastern and Western religion and philosophy. It not only identifies and analyzes man s social, political and economic problems, but offers a practical solution to those problems, a way to peace and security. It reflects a balanced vision of ethical and spiritual ideals, a positive vision needed in our modern world. - --Charles Guenther (Poet and Translator)

Whereas most Western and Eastern scholars present ably the mere dry skeleton of Vedantic thought, here is a presentation which is living, throbbing and practical... shows the relevance of Vedanta not only to the highest spiritual development of man in modern times, but also its applicability to solve the problems facing humanity in an enlightened manner in harmony with the highest nature of man. --Prabuddha Bharata (Awakened India)

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