This research work brings out a cross-cultural hermeneutics. In Indian philosophy, Sabda, Testimony, or Authority corresponds with Sruti, the Vedas, which is considered as a valid source of knowledge (Pramana). In order to understand and interpret Sabda as an independent source of valid knowledge the Mimamsa has deployed various principles that are accepted by Sankara. These principles are used for an Indian understanding and interpretation of the Bible whereby ...
Brahmajijnasa of Sankara as Theology: A Postcolonial Appraisal
This doctoral research brings out the methodological arguments on the Brahmajijnasa of Sahkara by an eminent twentieth century indologist Richard Vital De Smet and evaluates from postcolonial perspective. The Advaita Vedanta of Sahkara is being variously understood and interpreted.
