Vedanta and Bhagavadgita: The Unpublished Writings of K. Satchidananda Murty

Kotta Satchidananda Murty, a renowned writer and philosopher, presents his unpublished writings in this collection, exploring the Veda's significance, Advaita Vedānta, and the relationship between Brahman, God, and the world. It offers insights into Indian science and historical scientific views and discusses the philosophy of Śaṅkarācārya. This volume is valuable for scholars, teachers, and students of Hindu philosophy, Bhagavadgītā, Vedāntic philosophy, Advaita Vedānta, comparative philosophy, religious studies, and South Asian studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 114 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Kotta Satchidananda Murty, also known as Satchidananda, KSM, Murty, was a prolific writer and a rebel. This volume is a compilation of his unpublished writings. It includes Murty's views on the Veda, its meaning, relevance, and study, and demonstrates the significance of the Vedic vision to the modern world. Murty elucidates the basic tenets of Advaita Vedanta and expounds the Advaitic doctrine of the relationships between Brahman and God, Brahman and the individual self, and God and the world. In his writings, Murty contrasts empirical knowledge with transcendental wisdom and surveys the history of Indian science and scientific views in ancient times. The book also includes Murty's musings on the scholar Śaṅkarācāryas philosophy, authorship, and religious life.

An important contribution to Indian philosophy, the volume will be of great interest to scholars, teachers, and students of Hindu philosophy, Bhagavadgītā, Vedāntic philosophy, Advaita Vedānta, comparative philosophy, religious studies, and South Asian studies.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032545882