The Essential Vedanta

A New Source Book of Advaita Vedanta

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, General Eastern Religions
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Author: Eliot Deutsch ISBN: 9781935493440
Publisher: World Wisdom Publication: August 12, 2004
Imprint: World Wisdom Language: English
Author: Eliot Deutsch
ISBN: 9781935493440
Publisher: World Wisdom
Publication: August 12, 2004
Imprint: World Wisdom
Language: English

This book is the only comprehensive introduction to Advaita Vedanta that traces the history of this tradition by means of primary sources. The sources (in translation) are drawn from Sanskrit texts by some of the most important advaitic thinkers. The editors have filled in the appropriate background materials to make this a book through which readers can understand Advaita Vedanta both in terms of cultural history and philosophy. The book reveals the classical form of this great tradition of thought, showing how it actually functioned in Indian culture, and demonstrates its distinctive philosophical achievements.

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This book is the only comprehensive introduction to Advaita Vedanta that traces the history of this tradition by means of primary sources. The sources (in translation) are drawn from Sanskrit texts by some of the most important advaitic thinkers. The editors have filled in the appropriate background materials to make this a book through which readers can understand Advaita Vedanta both in terms of cultural history and philosophy. The book reveals the classical form of this great tradition of thought, showing how it actually functioned in Indian culture, and demonstrates its distinctive philosophical achievements.

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