Compendium of All Philosophies
The Sarvadarsanasa?graha Translated
Brill (Publisher)
Published on 20. February 2025
Book
Hardback
608 pages
978-90-04-72267-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Sarvadarsanasa?graha presents sixteen philosophical systems known to its 14th century author. The first and so far only English translation of the whole of the Sarvadarsanasa?graha dates from the nineteenth century, when few of the source texts used by its author were accessible.
This new translation will rectify numerous current incorrect interpretations and misunderstandings of the text.
This new translation will rectify numerous current incorrect interpretations and misunderstandings of the text.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Leiden
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
998 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-04-72267-5 (9789004722675)
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Person
Johannes Bronkhorst, Ph.D. University of Pune 1969, Leiden University 1970, is Professor emeritus of Indian Studies at the University of Lausanne. He has published monographs, translations and many articles on India.
Content
Preface
Introduction
?1?Author
?2?Extent and Structure
?3?Intended Readership
?4?Contents
?5?Doxography
?6?Text
?7?Recurring Arguments
Sanskrit Text and English Translation
Introductory Verses
1 The Philosophy of CaRvaKa
?1.1?Introduction
?1.2?Against Inference
?1.3?Coda
2 The Philosophy of the Buddhists
?2.1?Refutation of the Preceding View
?2.2?The Buddhist Position
?2.3?General Features of Buddhism
3 The Philosophy of the Jainas
?3.1?Refutation of the Preceding View
?3.2?Jainism's Own Position
4 The Philosophy of Ramanuja
?4.1?Refutation of the Preceding View
?4.2?Three Categories
?4.3?Critique of Advaita
?4.4?Reality
?4.5?Worship and Ritual
5 The Philosophy of Pur?aprajna
?5.1?Introduction
?5.2?Dvaita versus Advaita
?5.3?The First sutras
?5.4?Coda
6 The Philosophy of the Pasupatas who follow Nakulisa
7 The Philosophy of the Followers of Siva
?7.1?The Lord
?7.2?The Bound Soul
?7.3?The Fetter
8 The Philosophy of Recognition
9 The Philosophy of the Lord of Mercury
10 The Philosophy of the Followers of Uluka
?10.1?Survey
?10.2?Some Issues
11 The Philosophy of Ak?apada
?11.1?The Main Teachings
?11.2?Liberation Is the Complete Annihilation of Pain
?11.3?The Existence of God
12 The Philosophy of Jaimini
?12.1?Introduction
?12.2?The First Topic
?12.3?The Authorlessness of the Veda
13 The Philosophy of Pa?ini
?13.1?The Beginning of the Mahabha?ya Explained
?13.2?Spho?a and Brahma
14 The Philosophy of Sa?khya
?14.1?Introductory Question
?14.2?Existents Accepted in Sa?khya
?14.3?Proofs
15 The Philosophy of Patanjali
?15.1?The Treatise on Yoga
?15.2?The Meaning of atha
?15.3?The Subject Matter of Yoga
?15.4?Yoga versus Treatise
?15.5?Yoga and Absorption
?15.6?Yoga and Suppressing the Changing States of the Mind
?15.7?Absorption
?15.8?Items Inimical to Yoga
?15.9?Yoga of Action
?15.10?More on the Yoga of Action
?15.11?Limbs of Yoga
?15.12?The Perfections
?15.13?Liberation
?15.14?Four Parts of Yoga
16 The Philosophy of Sa?kara
?16.1?Introduction: Refutation of the Doctrine of Modification
?16.2?The Correct Position
Notes to the Translation
Bibliography
Introduction
?1?Author
?2?Extent and Structure
?3?Intended Readership
?4?Contents
?5?Doxography
?6?Text
?7?Recurring Arguments
Sanskrit Text and English Translation
Introductory Verses
1 The Philosophy of CaRvaKa
?1.1?Introduction
?1.2?Against Inference
?1.3?Coda
2 The Philosophy of the Buddhists
?2.1?Refutation of the Preceding View
?2.2?The Buddhist Position
?2.3?General Features of Buddhism
3 The Philosophy of the Jainas
?3.1?Refutation of the Preceding View
?3.2?Jainism's Own Position
4 The Philosophy of Ramanuja
?4.1?Refutation of the Preceding View
?4.2?Three Categories
?4.3?Critique of Advaita
?4.4?Reality
?4.5?Worship and Ritual
5 The Philosophy of Pur?aprajna
?5.1?Introduction
?5.2?Dvaita versus Advaita
?5.3?The First sutras
?5.4?Coda
6 The Philosophy of the Pasupatas who follow Nakulisa
7 The Philosophy of the Followers of Siva
?7.1?The Lord
?7.2?The Bound Soul
?7.3?The Fetter
8 The Philosophy of Recognition
9 The Philosophy of the Lord of Mercury
10 The Philosophy of the Followers of Uluka
?10.1?Survey
?10.2?Some Issues
11 The Philosophy of Ak?apada
?11.1?The Main Teachings
?11.2?Liberation Is the Complete Annihilation of Pain
?11.3?The Existence of God
12 The Philosophy of Jaimini
?12.1?Introduction
?12.2?The First Topic
?12.3?The Authorlessness of the Veda
13 The Philosophy of Pa?ini
?13.1?The Beginning of the Mahabha?ya Explained
?13.2?Spho?a and Brahma
14 The Philosophy of Sa?khya
?14.1?Introductory Question
?14.2?Existents Accepted in Sa?khya
?14.3?Proofs
15 The Philosophy of Patanjali
?15.1?The Treatise on Yoga
?15.2?The Meaning of atha
?15.3?The Subject Matter of Yoga
?15.4?Yoga versus Treatise
?15.5?Yoga and Absorption
?15.6?Yoga and Suppressing the Changing States of the Mind
?15.7?Absorption
?15.8?Items Inimical to Yoga
?15.9?Yoga of Action
?15.10?More on the Yoga of Action
?15.11?Limbs of Yoga
?15.12?The Perfections
?15.13?Liberation
?15.14?Four Parts of Yoga
16 The Philosophy of Sa?kara
?16.1?Introduction: Refutation of the Doctrine of Modification
?16.2?The Correct Position
Notes to the Translation
Bibliography