Understanding Hinduism Through Brahmasutra - Hardcover

M.S. Manhas

9788176466790: Understanding Hinduism Through Brahmasutra

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8176466794 ISBN 13: 9788176466790

Publisher: B.R. Publishing Corporation, 2010

Language: English
Pages: 490
About the Book

Brahmasutra is an ancient treaties on Hindu religious philosophy. Its 555 aphorisms encapsulate the Knowledge of the supreme which is the theme of 108 Upanishads. An understanding of Vedanta philosophy that is the basis of Hindustan in incomplete without a thorough understandof this valuable scripture.

Brahmasutrawas composed in the sutra(short and statement) ferment by Rishi Veda Vyasa; It is therefore difficult to comprehend its purport without an elaborate commentary.

Many outstanding commentaries on Brahmasutra have been published by learned Swamis and erudite academicians that are beyond the I the level of understanding of the general public. There authors take it for granted that readers are familiar with the terminology and principles of Vedanta :this however, is not the case. These commentators have emphasized their point of view on such abstract topic as the concept of Nirguna and Saguna Brahman existence of one soul that contentious argument and counter arguments confuse the beginners. These are some of the reasons why Brahhmasutra does not enjoy the wide popularity that it deserves. The present volume is planned to ring over this gap in understanding.

Each aphorism has been explained an an easily understandable language Attempts also have been made to focus on the Shruti texts upon which some of them are based .most of the Vidyas (meditations) that are mentioned or implied in the text have been summarized so that neophytes can easily comprehend their significance vis a vis their own quest for enlightenment

Search for the supreme Reality, which is the main purpose of Brahmasutra, is a unique journey that involves no travels. One has only to carefully look inwards, come face to face with this Reality, and enjoy the supreme Bliss that everyone is seeking. The key to the mental, morel a

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