S. Radhakrishnan
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‘Vedanta or The Science of Reality’ is characterized by deep and vast scholarship, perspicacious analysis, fearless critical assessment and a remarkably arresting English style. The book is not a mere dogmatic assertion of the greatness of Vedanta, but a systematic establishment of an eternal Truth. "Vedanta is a Positive Science founded on reason, intuition and universal experience".
With a thorough and impeccable knowledge of Oriental and ...
The Heart of the Hindusthan is a collection of seven essays by the eminent philosopher and former President of India, S. Radhakrishnan, centered on the theme of Hindu religion and philosophy. The essays included in this collection are: The essays included in this collection are: The Heart of Hinduism; The Hindu Dharma; The Hindu Idea of God; Islam and Indian Thought; Hindu Thought and Christian Doctrine; Budhism and Indian Philosophy. The book brings together ...
The book gives us a true picture of Swamiji and Maharaja Ajit Singh of Khetri , the principal sponsor of his trip to America for attending the “Parliament of Religions”. The book reveals many unknown facts of Swamiji and his numerous correspondences with various people. It is an emotionally moving book on hardships and pain he had to incur to reach his goal. A must read for all. Few comments on the book given below.
In the Philosophy of Hinduism Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, has explained the central features of faiths of Hinduism, its philosophical and spiritual doctrine, religious experience, ethical character and traditional faiths. Hinduism is a process and not a result, a growing tradition and not a fixed revelation as in other faiths. He has compared the Christanity, Islam and Buddhism in the light of Hinduism and stressed that ultimate aim of these religions is the ...
This introductory book has been intended to set the stage for the reflections on commitment in military systems that follow. The thread that runs through those reflections is simple: commitment of members is a central problematic in military institutions, especially in a volunteer military of an advanced liberal democracy; military professionals must be concerned about the levels and types of commitment (although not necessarily study them through systematic ...
Get ready to be carried away by the elevation, the poetry, the compelling fascination of the Upanishads. The book gives a comprehensive translation and analysis to revealthe most immediate, intimate and convincing light on the secret of human existence.
The Upanisads, the basic philosophical texts of Hinduism, represent the height of Vedic philosophy. This classic study contains in full the classical Upanisads, complete with Sanskrit texts transliterated into Roman script, English translation, a commentary on the argument, notes on the vocabulary, and a very detailed introduction.
Dhamma means discipline, law or religion; pada the path or way; and together Dhammapda is the 'path of virtue'. This founding text of Buddhist teaching is here presented in both Pali and English by one of India's foremost philosophers and religious authorities, S. Radhakrishnan. The verses of the Dhammapada were believed from early times to have been the utterances of Gautama the Buda himself. S. Radhakrishnan here prefaces the text with an introductory essay ...
In this compact study, brilliant scholar and teacher Radhakrishnan comments upon the salient features of the various Indian religions, their essential philosophy, metaphysical views and their world outlook.
Dr Radhakrishnan is immensely readable for reasons more than one. He spells out India's ancient wisdom in modern idiom. The other-worldly philosophy and mundane science find a unique synthesizer in him. He does not sermonize, but urges the readers to pursue, discover and see truth face to face. His words enlighten the path towards a rational, balanced and meaningful life for one and all. His message focuses on the youth, in universities and colleges, help dispel ...
Tracing the development of Indian philosophy as a single tradition of thought, these two volumes provides a classical exposition on Indian thought. The author showcases ancient philosophical texts and relates them to contemporary issues of philosophy and religion. He presents the essential meaning and significance of individual texts and philosophies and also draws parallels between Indian and western philosophical traditions. The first volume covers the Vedic ...
Tracing the development of Indian philosophy as a single tradition of thought, these two volumes provides a classical exposition on Indian thought. The author showcases ancient philosophical texts and relates them to contemporary issues of philosophy and religion. He presents the essential meaning and significance of individual texts and philosophies and also draws parallels between Indian and western philosophical traditions. The first volume covers the Vedic ...