It is the first comparative and critical exposition of the Chandogya Upanisad with logical strength, metaphysical consistency and convincingness. Also, this work aims at drawing the attention of interested readers to understand the Upanisad in its realistic perspective. This work contains seven chapters which are systematically designed with fair and unbiased elucidation. And, the passages from standard original commentaries in the light of Advaita and Vasistadvaita have been used in the exposition of various doctrines, for the purpose of intelligent comparison. While discussing the metaphysical issues, the views of Sankara and Madhva among others are presented as they are, and then they are taken for critical evaluation. Two appendices: (1) Raghavendra yati-A Life Divine, (2) So’ hamasmi-In Its Realistic Perspective, as well as Select Bibliography are included at the end which add to the usefulness of the work. Hence, this work enables the discerning reader to see and appreciate the precise metaphysical value of the Upanisad. Therefore, the present work may claim to be a new exposition of philosophy of the Chandogya Upanisad.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR K.B. Archak
Dr. K.B. Archak, Reader in Sanskrit, Karnataka University, Dharwad is a devoted scholar in the field of Vedanta and classical literature. He has necessary background of traditional studies. He is recipient of the Karnataka State Award, The Chancellor Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Award for having secured I class I rank at M.A. examination during 1977 at state level. He completed Ph.D. degree in 1984. Besides, he possesses the degrees-M.A. (Hindi), Vedanta-Dharmashastra-Acharya, Alankara-Vidwan. He has more than twenty years experience in teaching and research. He is associated with several academic bodies of national and international repute. He has participated in various conferences/seminars/workshops, and delivered special lectures in different Universities. He wields his pen in English, Sanskrit, Hindi and Kannada with equal felicity. He has to his credit several research papers published in various leading journals of India. He has already published eleven works on Vedanta, Dharmashastra and literature. Other Works of the Author:- 1. Sankara and Madhva on the Isavasya Upanisad; 2. Upanisad-Khandarthas of Raghavendrayati-A critical exposition; 3. A Primer of the Advaita Vedanta; 4. Vedantasara and Its teachings; 5. Tattvamasi in Brahmasutra-sankarabhasya; 6. Manusmriti and Stri (Kannada); 7. Satyadharmayati's Gangalahari-A literary study; 8. Manusmriti and woman (English); 9. In praise of Manu; 10. Varatrayam (A Sanskrit play); 11. Upanisat-katha-kaumudi (Kannada).
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