THE CONTRIBUTION OF ANDHRA TO ADVAITA –VEDANTA
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Dr. Chilakamarti Durga Prasada Rao
Bhasha Praveena, VedantaVidyapraveena,
P.O.L, M. A. [Sanskrit], M.A [Telugu],
M. A [Philosophy], & Ph. D .
3/106, Premnagar, Dayalbagh,
AGRA- 282005.U.P.
+91 9897959425
Sir
/ Madam,
Namaste.
This is to submit that my book entitled“ The
Contribution of Andhra to Advaita -Vedanta” has been published by Tirumala Tirupati
Devasthanams. This book deals with many aspects of Advaita – Vedanta of Sri
Sankaracharya and also the Andhra writers, who contributed a great deal of
literature to it in a refreshing new light.
A
few scholar friends of mine have recommended to their friends for an in depth
study. Encouraged by this gesture, I feel and hope that the book will be of
considerable use to scholars and students of Sanskrit.
I
would therefore like to request you to get a few copies of the book for your
faculty. You may order for the copies and pay the cost by D. D. either before
or after receiving the copies. The cost is Rs.100/- [one hundred] only per
copy. I may add that a hand some discount will be allowed on the purchase.
Thank
you.
Very faithfully yours,
Agra, [CH. DURGA PRASADA
RAO]
15.7. 2014.
SYNOPSIS
The
work entitled “ The Contribution of
Andhra to Advaita -Vedanta” consists of ten chapters.
In
Chapter – I, the antiquity and greatness of Andhra race is discussed. The contribution
of Andhra to Sanskrit literature in general and Advaita-Vedanta in particular
are presented as well as the unique -
ness of Andhra in producing different Acharyas of Vedanta - Darsana.
In
Chapter – II, both orthodox and heterodox systems of Indian Philosophy are
discussed. The superiority of Vedanta – darsana over other darsanas is sought
to be proved. The salient features of Advaita - Vedanta are also given.
In
Chapter-III, the contribution of various authors, to the literature directly
and indirectly related to the Upanishads is mentioned.
In
Chapter-IV, the aim of composing Brahma-Sutras, the different schools of
thought i.e., Bhamati & Vivarana, came in to existence in the post-Sankara
period, the followers of both the prasthanams come in to picture. Some
unpublished works have also been brought to light.
In
Chapter – V, various commentaries written on the Bhagavadgita by Andhra
scholars are given.
In
Chapter-VI, the commentaries of major prakarana works are discussed.
In
Chapter - VII, a number of works that strengthened the Advaita –Philosophy by
refuting the views of the opponents in general and Visistadvaita and Dvaita
in particular are shown.
In
Chapter –VIII, the works of many poetesses especially Kamakshi, the most
distinguished one who produced commentaries on three outstanding works are
discussed.
In
Chapter – IX, the service rendered by various principalities in patronizing
scholars of various sastras and steps taken by principalities in preserving and
spreading Advaita-Vedanta are mentioned.
In
Chapter – X, the tradition of various mutts and their role in preserving
Advaitic thought is discussed.***
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