Author: S S Raghavachar
Translator(s): S S Raghavachar
Publisher: Advaita Ashram
Year: 2010
Language: multilingual
Pages: 196
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175051183
Description
A learned translation of a masterly treatise. The Vedartha-Sangraha is one of the foremost treatises of Sri Ramanuja, written in a lucid, vigorous prose without the usual divisions of chapters.
It embodies a comprehensive and synoptic interpretation of the deepest insights of the Upanisads and a classic formulation of the first principles of philosophy. The quintessence of Vedanta on the central concepts of Brahman, bhakti and moksa is expounded with power and vision in glowing words of utmost beauty.
Sri Ramanuja wrote nine works in Sanskrit on the philosophy of Visistadvaita. Of these, the Vedartha-Sangraha occupies a unique place in as much as the work takes the place of a commentary on the Upanisads..The work mirrors a total vision of the Upanisads, discussing all the controversial texts in a relevant, coherent manner. It is in fact an independent exposition of the philosophy of the Upanisads. Prof M Hiriyanna describes it as an independent treatise explaining in a masterly way his philosophic position, and pointing out the basis for it in the Upanisads.
Contents
Preliminary statement of the philosophy of the Upanisads
Substance of Advaita philosophy
Bhaskara’s view
Yadavaprakasa’s view
Examination of the first view
In the light of Scriptures
In terms of pure reason
Examination of Bhaskara’s view
Examination of Yadavaprakasa’s view
Constructive standpoint
Tattvamasi
Brahman as the material cause
Brahman is the import of all terms
The heart of the scriptures
The classification, interpretation and
reconciliation of the various types of sacred texts
The question of the freedom of will
Parabhakti, the means for attaining Brahman
Narayana is the supreme Brahman
Refutation of the Prabhakara conception of sruti
The scriptures on the transcendent divine form,
Sri, the eternal seers and the transcendent abode of the Lord
The nature of the Vedas
Summary of the metaphysical principles
Summary of the doctrine of sadhana as bhakti
Service of the Lord
Concluding words on bhakti