The Mind of Adi Shankara
Author: Y. Keshava Menon
Publisher: Bombay : Jaico Publishing House
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the life and teachings of Śaṅkarācārya, exponent of Hindu Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
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Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduisms Greatest Thinker
Author: Pavan K. Varma
Publisher: Westland
Published: 2022-11-15
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9395073764
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbout the Book A COMPREHENSIVELY RESEARCHED BOOK ON THE LIFE AND PHILOSOPHY OF ADI SHANKARACHARYA What is Brahman? What is its relationship to Atman? What is an individual’s place in the cosmos? Is a personalised god and ritualistic worship the only path to attain moksha? Does caste matter when a human is engaging with the metaphysical world? The answers to these perennial questions sparkle with clarity in this seminal account of a man and a saint, who revived Hinduism and gave to Upanishadic insights a rigorously structured and sublimely appealing philosophy. Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya (788–820 CE) was born in Kerala and died in Kedarnath, traversing the length of India in his search for the ultimate truth. In a short life of thirty-two years, Shankaracharya not only revived Hinduism, but also created the organisational structure for its perpetuation through the mathas he established in Sringeri, Dwaraka, Puri and Joshimatha. Adi Shankaracharaya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker is a meticulously researched and comprehensive account of his life and philosophy. Highly readable, and including a select anthology of Shankaracharya’s seminal writing, the book also examines the startling endorsement that contemporary science is giving to his ideas today. A must-read for people across the ideological spectrum, this book reminds readers about the remarkable philosophical underpinning of Hinduism, making it one of the most vibrant religions in the world.
In the Light of the Self: Adi Shankara and the Yoga of Non-dualism
Author: Alistair Shearer
Publisher:
Published: 2017-12-02
Total Pages: 484
ISBN-13: 9781786770219
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents the teachings of Adi Shankara in a highly approachable form through modern translations of his original writings, set in the lively context of his life and mission.
The Mind of Adi Shankaracharya
Author: Y.K. Menon
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Published: 2004-01-01
Total Pages: 105
ISBN-13: 817224214X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the intellectual level, Indian philosophy is logical, rational and proceeds on the same kinds of axioms as western philosophy. Shankara was one of the most subtle of Indian philosophers. The reader will find some reasoning worthy of his steel in the following pages. Perhaps, the most helpful thing that can be said is that the reader who wants to get the best out of Shankara should approach him with cool, open and constructively critical mind.
Adi Shankaracharya’s Bhaja Govindam
Author: Swami Sukhabodhananda
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Published: 2015-01-27
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 8184952066
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdi Shankaracharya composed a number of Vedantic works for imparting the knowledge of the Self. One of these hymns is the famous “Bhaja Govindam”. ‘Bhaja’ literally means ‘seek’, ‘Govindam’ means ‘the Lord’ – ‘the Truth’. The learned masters, out of deep compassion try to wake up humanity. They invite us to open our eyes to a higher dimension of living. The whole text of Bhaja Govindam in essence means ‘Wake up, seek the Lord, and stop seeking the primitive and superficial things in life.’ The compilation of thoughts presented in this book is applicable to one and all. Swami Sukhabodhananda in his unique style explains the verses with deep clarity and understanding.
Nirguna Manasa Puja
Author: Adi Sankara
Publisher: Society of Abidance in Truth
Published: 2024-02-01
Total Pages: 37
ISBN-13: 1947154354
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComposed by the great sage of Advaita Vedanta, Adi Sankara, this work gives an exposition of the symbols of puja (worship) in light of Nonduality. Written as a dialogue between a disciple and a Guru, the disciple first asks, “What manner of worship is prescribed for the One existing as undivided Being-Consciousness-Bliss with no second, without misconceptions, and of one nature?” He then asks similar questions about the details of such in the context of utmost Nonduality, and, starting with the ninth verse, the Guru replies in the light of the Knowledge of that utmost Nonduality.
Shankara's Crest-jewel of Discrimination
Author: Swami Shankara
Publisher: The Teitan Press, Inc.
Published: 1978
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9780874810387
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA classic text on the path to God through knowledge. The basic teaching is that God alone is the all-pervading reality; the individual soul is none other than the universal soul. Shankara was under no illusions about this world. For this reason, he is able to describe so powerfully the complete transformation of the universe that takes place before the eyes of the illumined seer, when the world indeed becomes a paradise.
'You are the Supreme Light'
Author: Śaṅkarācārya
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789387561380
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBhaja Govindam of Adi Shankaracharya
Author: Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal
Publisher: Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram
Published: 2020-04-26
Total Pages: 111
ISBN-13: 8194600863
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBhaja Govindam is the Smallest, Simplest, Sweetest Upanishad-like work penned by the great Master Adi Shankaracharya himself. In soul-stirring poetry, Sankara expounds the wisdom of attaining peace and nirvana. A beautiful work of the highest literary order that is sung in many Indian homes. मूढ जहीहि धनागमतृष्णाम् कुरु सद्बुद्धिमं मनसि वितृष्णाम् । यल्लभसे निजकर्मोपात्तम् वित्तं तेन विनोदय चित्तं ॥ २ ॥ mūḍha jahīhi dhanāgamatṛṣṇām kuru sadbuddhimaṃ manasi vitṛṣṇām । yallabhase nijakarmopāttam vittaṃ tena vinodaya cittaṃ ॥ 2 ॥ 02. O Young Man! Wealth shall surely pull you magnetically with tremendous force, weave out of its spell by pragmatic reasoning. The Special technique of escaping its tentacles gets revealed by honest hard work that naturally stems the inflow of intoxicating tendencies. Direct your peaceful moments gained by the strength of your sincere efforts in remembering the great Lord. Your mind shall surely feel that cooling sweetness of contentment. ------------------------------------ For the Sanskrit Enthusiast, - Each verse is in Original Devanagari with a Latin Transliteration. - Padachheda - Word boundary and Vibhakti - Case is listed. - Carefully chosen dictionary meaning of each word is given so that the earnest seeker can grasp the beauty and depth in the language.
The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom and Other Writings of Sankaracharya
Author: Sankaracharya
Publisher:
Published: 2022-12-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781773239149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the Crest-Jewel of Wisdom Sankara summarizes the traditional path of knowledge that leads to the bliss of eternal freedom and Self-Realization. Charles Johnston's translation is a classic which has withstood the test of time.
