Sankaracharya, His Life And Teachings: A Translation Of Atma-Bodha (1899)

By Sita Nath Datta

Book Overview

Sankaracharya, His Life And Teachings: A Translation Of Atma-Bodha (1899) is a book written by Sita Nath Dutta. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of Sankaracharya, one of the most prominent philosophers and theologians in the history of India. The book is a translation of Atma-Bodha, one of Sankaracharya's most important works, which explores the nature of the self and the ultimate reality.The book begins with a biographical account of Sankaracharya, tracing his life from his birth in Kerala to his travels across India and his establishment of four monasteries. The author also explores the philosophical and theological influences that shaped Sankaracharya's thinking, including the Upanishads and the Vedas.The second part of the book is a translation of Atma-Bodha, which is divided into 68 verses. The verses explore the nature of the self, the ultimate reality, and the relationship between the two. Sankaracharya argues that the self is not the body or the mind, but rather an eternal and unchanging entity that is identical with the ultimate reality. He also explores the nature of consciousness and the path to liberation from the cycle of birth and death.Overall, Sankaracharya, His Life And Teachings: A Translation Of Atma-Bodha (1899) is an important work for anyone interested in Indian philosophy and theology. The book provides a detailed and accessible account of Sankaracharya's life and teachings, and the translation of Atma-Bodha offers a valuable insight into one of his most important works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166932672
• ISBN13: 9781166932671
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"