Abhinavagupta's Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita
Abhinavagupta's Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita

Author: Abhinava (Rājānaka.)

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Published: 2002

Total Pages: 384

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Abhinavagupta, Probably The Greatest Genius Of India In The Fields Of Philosophy, Aesthetics, Poetics, Dramaturgy, Tantra And Mysticism, Is Being Rediscovered Only In The Last Few Decades. Although Several Scholars, In India And Abroad, Are Engaged In Studying His Works, It Is Surprising That There Are Still Few Translations Available. The Great Merit Of The Present Translation Of Abhinavagupta`S Summary Of The (Real And Secret) Meaning Of The Bhagavad Gita Lies In The Following: First, It Includes The Text And Translation Of The Kashmiri Version Of The Bhagavad Gita, Which In Places Differs From The One Commented Upon By Shankara. Besides, It Brings Out The Specific Meanings In The Context Of Kashmir Shaiva Philosophy And Yoga, Without Being Influenced By Samkhya Or Vedanta.

Gitartha Sangrah of Yamunacharya
Gitartha Sangrah of Yamunacharya

Author: Shraddhesh Chaturvedi

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Published: 2020-03-08

Total Pages: 99

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Yamunacharya was one of the greatest philosophers of South India around the tenth century. He provided a firm foundation to Vishishta Advaita (qualified monism) by his writings. His work established the devotion or refuge in God as a central means of liberation. Later his great disciple, Ramanuja further elaborated his philosophy and spread it far and wide. Both of them explain their viewpoint with great philosophical rigour, sound logic, and flawless arguments. However, it is their deep devotion that touches a reader's heart to its core and makes their writings divine. Their work forms the basis of all other Vaishnava sects and is read with great respect.In Gitartha Sangrah, Yamunacharya has systematically discussed the implied meaning of Gita. Later, this book formed the basis of Ramanuja's classic commentary on Gita. It is one of the oldest available work on Gita. It can help a beginner to grasp the essence of Gita. At the same time, it can test the understanding of an expert as every verse is packed with profound meaning. In Vishishta Advaita (qualified monism), we primarily discuss five questions, either directly or indirectly - i) What is a soul? ii) What is a super-soul or God? iii) What is the relation between the soul and God? iv) What is to be done for salvation? v) What is blocking our salvation that should be avoided? Both the texts, Gita and Giartha Sangrah answer these five questions in detail and in short respectively.

Sri Ramanuja Gita Bhasya
Sri Ramanuja Gita Bhasya

Author: Swami Adidevananda

Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math

Published: 2022-03-28

Total Pages: 419

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Srimad Bhagavad Gita is now widely recognised as a scriptural text of worldwide importance. Sri Ramanuja is one of the noted commentators on the Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana and the Bhagavad Gita. This has brought him recognition as one of the greatest exponents of Vedanta from the Vaishnava point of view. Swami Adidevananda, one of the distinguished scholarly monks of the Ramakrishna Order who retained his inherent Sri Vaishnava heritage, has translated the original verses and Sri Ramanuja’s commentary into English. This book is of special importance because it is the only English translation now available with the original Sanskrit commentary as well. The book opens with meditation on the Gita followed by the Gitartha-sangraha of Sri Yamunacharya with English translation. Swami Tapasyananda, who was a scholarly monk with deep devotional temperament and one of the Vice-Presidents of the Ramakrishna Order, has written a scholarly introduction to this work.

The Arthasaṁgraha of Laugākṣi Bhāskara
The Arthasaṁgraha of Laugākṣi Bhāskara

Author: A. B. Gajendragadkar

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 1998-12-31

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9788120814431

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The Arthasamgraha is profound in contents, scholarly in treatment and simple and lucid in style and language. It condenses great amount of matter in pregnant language. The author, Laugaksi Bhaskara, about whose personal life sufficient information is not available, probably belonged to the South and Flourished in the 14th-15th century. He wrote the text for beginners and so the language is characterized by simplicity and brevity which are maintained even in the treatment of difficult problems. The work has gained popularity among scholars and beginners both and serves well as a gateway to the system of Purva Mimamsa. The full name of the wok as given by the author in the colophon is Purvamimamsarthasamgraha which means a compendium dealing with the topics of Purva Mimamsa. The present edition comprises the Sanskrit text in Devanagari script and translation into English with profuse notes, explanatory and critical, by Professor Gajendragadkar and Karmarkar, which has proved the best on account of its merits. A new and very useful feature of this reprint is the addition of a detailed and very useful feature of this reprint is the addition of a detailed and very useful feature of this reprint is the addition of a detailed and very informative Introduction by Dr. Shiv Kumar.

Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita

Author: Sri Veeravalli Jagannathan

Publisher:

Published: 2014-06-08

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781499696912

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An attempt is made in this book to give the meaning of the verses of Gita and highlight a few salient features of Ramanuja Siddhanta. Four books are required to be studied for a thorough understanding of the religious philosophy of Visishtadvaita. They are Sri Bashyam, Gita Bashyam, Bhagavad Vishayam and Rahasya Traya Saram. Sri Bhashya, the commentary on Brahma Sutras, is polemical in nature meant for those who are well versed in the exercise of Nyaya or Logic. But the Gita Bhashyam is free from polemics, meant for all discerning public. Three great teachers of the tradition, namely, Ramanuja, his predecessor Yamuna and his successor, Deshika, have dealt with the subject matter of Gita. Deshika's Gitartha Sangraha (Tamil) is used to sum up the chapters of Gita. Finally, references are made, where necessary, to a few books in English written by modern scholars for further reading.

Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita

Author: Shri Purohit Swami

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Published: 2014-05-08

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780369317742

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An ancient classic that can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.Millions of people turn daily to India's most beloved holy book, the Bhagavad Gita (''''Song of the Lord''''), to instruct their spiritual practice. A Hindu classic, it has universal appeal for people of all faith traditions who turn to its inspirational support in the struggles of life, its consolation in times of grief, and its deeply moving promise of God's love and guidance.Composed in Sanskrit verse thousands of years ago, this timeless text tells the story of a distraught warrior on the verge of battle and the compassionate counsel he receives from Krishna - God in human form. In just seven hundred lines, the Gita presents concise teachings on such topics as the immortality of the soul, meditation and yoga, worship and sacrifice, the ideal of selfless action, and the oneness of all life in the Divine. Now you can read and understand the Gita with no previous knowledge of Hinduism required.This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains references and philosophical terms; shares the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers; and addresses questions such as the inner meaning of India's caste system and why this sublime discourse on inner peace is set against the background of a violent civil war.

The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita

Author: Nicholas Sutton

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1647221285

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This short course sets out a detailed study of the text, philosophy, and contemporary significance of the teachings found within this ancient sacred book. The Bhagavad Gita, which was spoken perhaps five thousand years ago and whose written form has been extant for over two thousand years, continues to inspire new generations of seekers in the East and West. Gandhi in the East and Thoreau, Emerson, Einstein, and others in the West found within its pages deep wisdom, comfort, and contemporary applications to their lives and times. The Gita ranks with the Bible, Dhammapada, Dao De Jing, Qu’ran, and other significant sacred books as a universal source teaching that transcends sectarian religions. In addition, the Bhagavad Gita—along with the Yoga sutras—is one of the two primary foundational books on the yoga path, aspects of which have become wildly popular in the West in recent decades. This new translation and commentary on the Gita is the first in a series produced by the Oxford Centre of Hindu Studies (OCHS), a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. The OCHS Gita is simultaneously authoritative, academically sound, and accessible for inquiring students and seekers. Each chapter has an English translation of the verses, explores main themes, and explains how the knowledge is relevant and applicable to our twenty-first-century world.

The Body Divine
The Body Divine

Author: Anne Hunt Overzee

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 0521385164

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The book makes an significant contribution to comparative theology, and explores the wide-ranging implications of a religious symbol whose potency is perennial, cross-cultural, and of continuing contemporary importance.

Ashtavakra Geeta
Ashtavakra Geeta

Author: Aṣṭāvakra

Publisher: Chinmaya Publications

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 438

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Authored By Maharishi Vyasa, This Lucid Dialogue Between Rajarshi Janak And Ashtavakra Systematically Deals With Mystical Experiences Of The Spiritual Reality. It Is Addressed To Advanced Students Of Meditation.