Sri Shankaracharya: Life and Philosophy - Hardcover

Swami Mukhyananda

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9788175052833: Sri Shankaracharya: Life and Philosophy

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ISBN 10: 817505283X ISBN 13: 9788175052833

Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, 2006

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Certainly one of the greatest philosophers of India and, indeed, the world, Sri Shankaracharya consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta in the early 8th Century. Though living only thirty-two years, Shankara brought about a thorough revolution in the social, religious, spiritual and philosophical life and thought of India. He laid the foundations of modern Hinduism on a composite, comprehensive, and all-inclusive universal basis.

What exactly is meant by 'Maya'? Is the world unreal? Does Shankara negate the idea of God? These are the sorts of questions that are addressed in this clear and straightforward book. Swami Mukhyananda's liberal approach and careful explanation of key concepts makes this book invaluable to students of Vedanta and philosophy, spiritual seekers and sadhakas, and devotees of Sri Shankaracharya.

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About the Author:

Shankara was a towering personality who in his short lifetime of 32 years brought about a revolution in the social, religious, spiritual and philosophical life and thought of India. He was born somewhere between the sixth and eighth centuries. He became known as a brilliant writer and exponent of Vedanta Advaita Philosophy.

Swami Mukhyananda is a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order in Belur Math. His other books include: Om, Gayatri and Sandhya; Vedanta: The Science of Integral reality vis-a-vis Modern Science; and Hinduism: The Eternal Drama.

Review:

A valuable addition to the Advaita philosophy. We are proud to have it. --The Editor, "Voice of Shankara", India

The outcome of a deep understanding and great appreciation of the Shankara Vedanta. The author evaluates the works of Shankara not only from the scholarly point of view, but treats Shankara as an illumined seer.... The work is well documented, hence it serves the purposes of researchers as well. --dr. S.P. Dubey, Indian Philosophical Congress

The outcome of a deep understanding and great appreciation of the Shankara Vedanta. The author evaluates the works of Shankara not only from the scholarly point of view, but treats Shankara as an illumined seer.... The work is well documented, hence it serves the purposes of researchers as well. --dr. S.P. Dubey, Indian Philosophical Congress

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