Author: Shantha N. Nair

ISBN: 978-81-8220-306-8

Edition: 2010

Price INR: 780.00

ABOUT THE BOOK

‘Adi Shankara- the Jagadguru’ gives a brief account of the life, works and philosophy of Adi Shankara, a remarkable genius and a spiritual giant who lived more than 2000 years ago and whose impact the world feels even today in resurrecting the lost glory of the real Vedic path and Vedic Dharma of ancient India. The intention of the author in writing this book is to give a taste of the great ancient thinking through this book, and also to give a glimpse of the swonderful exponent of Advaita Vedanta to those who have no knowledge about him who was a great bhakta, a real Karma Yogi and a practical philosopher all rolled in one and about whom our country should really feel proud of. It is an effort to induce the readers to go deep in to the subject after reading this book that at best gives only an outline of the Advaita Vedanta, which is the most popular philosophy applicable to the modern rational mind. It is hoped that this book will help in elevating the mind of one and all alike and pave the way for a happy and peaceful family, society, nation and the world with a live and let live attitude.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgement (v)
Preface (vii)
1. Adi Shankara: The Genius 1
2. Life Sketch of Adi Shankara 23
3. Adishankara’s Works 49
4. Shankara as the Poet and Devotee 95
5. Shankara: The Devotee and Philosopher 149
6. Shankara: The Philosopher and Mystic 201
7. Doctrine of Advaita Vedanta 259
Bibliography 327
Index 333

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shantha N Nair is a retired Reader and Head of the department of Economics-S.P.W. College, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, She has translated a few books from Tamil to English for the Tirupathi- Tirumala Devasthanams. She has coauthored a book entitled, ‘A Garland of Gems of Wisdom for a Happy and Successful life’ along with her husband. Her publications also include ‘Learner’s Dictionary of Economics’, ‘A Synopsis of Bhagavatham stories’, ‘Sreerama- The lord incarnate and Sreekrishna- The poornavatar’, ‘The Holy Himalayas- An Abode of Hindu Gods’, ‘Echoes of Ancient Indian Wisdom’, ‘The Lord Shiva- His 12 Jyoitir Lingams and 5 Bhootha Lingams’ and ‘2008-2009 Global Recession and its impact on India’.