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9780754633952

The Vivekacudamani of Sankaracarya Bhagavatpada: An Introduction and Translation

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    9780754633952

  • ISBN10:

    0754633950

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-01-28
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

The Vivekacudamani is one of the most important texts in the Advaita tradition and the most popular philosophical work ascribed to the great Indian philosopher, Sankara. This book presents an accessible translation of the entire text and also includes Upanisadic cross-referencing to most of its 580 verses, extensive notes, a lengthy Introduction, list of variant readings, an extensive bibliography, and an index to the verses.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Scheme of Transliteration xi
PART ONE: An Introduction to the Life and Thought of Sankara 1(54)
Approaches to the Study of Sankara
3(3)
Determining the Dates of Sankara
6(1)
The Life of Sankara
6(5)
The Works of Sankara
11(3)
The Vivekacudaman
Avidya
14(2)
Anirvacaniya
16(1)
Maya
16(1)
Ananda
17(1)
Waking and Dreaming
18(1)
Colophon
19(1)
Pragabhava
19(1)
Jivanmukta
20(1)
Conclusion
21(2)
The Philosophy of Sankara
23(4)
What is Advaita Vedanta?
27(12)
The Legacy of Sankara
39(16)
PART TWO: The Crown Jewel of Discrimination (translation and notes) 55(219)
Variant Readings 274(5)
Select Bibliography 279(3)
General Index 282(2)
Index to Verses 284

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