Bdaryaa
Brahmastra (Aurea Vidya Collection)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781931406178
- author:
- Bdaryaa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Aurea Vidya
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 540
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 3.1 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Eastern,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Brahmasutra of Badarayana is a foundational text in Vedanta philosophy. Written by the sage identified with Vyasa, it aims to provide clarity on the most profound aspects of the Upanisads. This comprehensive work rectifies unilateral interpretations presented by various schools of thought and presents the assertions of the Sruti and Smrti in their simplicity and incisiveness. The text highlights the concordance between the Nirguna Brahman and the ultimate Reality, as recognized in the Vedas and Upanisads. The notes by Raphael provide insight into Badarayana's approach, which does not oppose various philosophical schools but rather seeks to comprehend their limitations in representing the ultimate Truth. The Brahmasutra also explores the Advaita Doctrine, drawing parallels with Western philosophical traditions such as Parmenides, Plato, and Plotinus. This work offers a unique perspective on the unity of metaphysical thought at its core.