Author: A Compilation
Publisher: Chinmaya Mission Trust
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 97
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788175972247
Description
Thinkers have tried to probe the mystery of creation from time immemorial. Scientists have expounded numerous theories and amassed enormous amounts of data to support their theories. However, a comprehensive explanation of the origin of creation still eludes us. This raises the question:
- Can the process of creation be measured and explained by mere
physical instruments, however sophisticated?
- Is there a deeper underlying principle behind all creation that is
available only to subjective investigation?
The Mystery of Creation presents a rigorous introduction to Vedantic discussions on creation. The many articles raise exciting possibilities that can transform one’s understanding of the origin and the purpose of existence.
Contents
Preface
PART ONE:
ADVAITIC ANALYSIS OF CREATION
I. Vedantic Explanation of Creation
By Swami Chinmayananada
Theories of Creation
Theory of Non-creation
Truth about Maya
Sri Sankara’s Explanation
II. Brahman and the world
By Eliot Deutsch
Maya
Superimposition
Cause Effect Relationship
Philosophical Validity of Maya
III. Fundamentals of Brahmanda
By Swami Nirvedananda
The Mechanics of Dissolution
The Mechanics of Creation
Apparent Nature of Creation
Realization Alone Solves the Mystery
PART TWO:
COMPARATIVE VIEWS OF THE UNIVERSE
IV. Space-Time
By Fritjof Capra
Timeless Present
V. The Dualistic View
By swami Prajnanananda
VI. Ramanuja on Creation
By Dr. Chandradhar Sharma
VII. Vaisnava Creation Story
By Dr. Venkata N. Kanumalla
In the beginning
The Supreme Person
PART THREE:
CREATION: THE EXPRESSION OF GOD
VIII. Spiritual view of the Universe
By Swami Nikhilananda
Creation Myths
Nature of Maya
Affirmative View of creation Message for the Modern world
IX. Creation: the Expression of bliss
By Dr. Radhakrishnan
Aristotle and Vedic metaphors
The world as God’s Revelation Essential Harmony of the universe
X. Beyond Space and Time Questions and
Answers with Nisargadatta Maharaj
True Happiness
Beyond the Mind
XI. How the Many Emerge
By Swami Iswarananda