The Sankhya Karika And The Bhashya; Or Commentary Of Gaudapada (1887) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163901014)

The Sankhya Karika and The Bhashya; Or Commentary of Gaudapada is a book originally published in 1887, written by Krishna and Iswara. The book is a commentary on the Sankhya Karika, a text that outlines the principles of the Sankhya school of philosophy, which is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. The commentary is written by Gaudapada, a seventh-century philosopher who is known for his commentary on the Mandukya Upanishad.The book provides a detailed analysis of the Sankhya Karika, which is divided into 72 verses. The verses cover a range of topics, including the nature of the self, the relationship between the self and the world, the nature of consciousness, and the path to liberation. The commentary by Gaudapada provides a deeper understanding of the verses, and Krishna and Iswara's commentary further expands upon Gaudapada's insights.The book is written in English and is accessible to readers who are interested in the philosophy of Hinduism. The authors provide a glossary of terms to help readers understand the terminology used in the text. The book is a valuable resource for those who are interested in studying the Sankhya school of philosophy and its relationship to other schools of Hindu philosophy.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.

Author: Iswara Krishna
ISBN-10: 1163901016
ISBN-13: 9781163901014
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d