A Broad Outline of Vedanta
by D. B. Gangolly
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Description
A Broad Outline of Vedanta offers a concise introduction to the fundamental teachings of Advaita Vedānta, explaining key concepts such as Brahman, Ātman, Jīva, Īśvara, Avidyā, Vidyā, Saṃsāra, Karma and Mokṣa. Drawing upon the Upaniṣads and Śaṅkara's bhāṣyas, the book examines the distinction between the Self and the body-mind complex and presents Brahma-Vidyā or Self-Knowledge as the means to recognize one's true nature. Written in a simple and accessible style, it provides a thematic overview for readers beginning their study of Advaita Vedānta.
Description
A Broad Outline of Vedanta offers a concise introduction to the fundamental teachings of Advaita Vedānta, explaining key concepts such as Brahman, Ātman, Jīva, Īśvara, Avidyā, Vidyā, Saṃsāra, Karma and Mokṣa. Drawing upon the Upaniṣads and Śaṅkara's bhāṣyas, the book examines the distinction between the Self and the body-mind complex and presents Brahma-Vidyā or Self-Knowledge as the means to recognize one's true nature. Written in a simple and accessible style, it provides a thematic overview for readers beginning their study of Advaita Vedānta.