Shankara, Adi
Vivekachudamani - The Crest-Jewel of Discrimination: A bilingual edition in Sanskrit and English
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782011699
- author:
- Shankara, Adi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Evertype
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 146
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- General (US: Trade),
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Vivekachudamani is a foundational text of Advaita Vedanta, a philosophical tradition within Hinduism. This introductory treatise, traditionally attributed to Adi Shankara, presents key concepts in verse, exploring the nature of reality and the self. The text discusses the distinction between the real and the unreal, and the relationship between Prakriti and Atman, as well as the central task of self-knowledge in achieving spiritual liberation. Written in the Shardula Vikridita metre, the Vivekachudamani is a self-teaching manual that expounds the Advaita Vedanta philosophy in a clear and accessible way. Translated by Reverend John Henry Richards, this bilingual edition brings the teachings of Adi Shankara to a new audience, offering a valuable resource for those interested in Hindu philosophy and spirituality.