An Integrated Science of the Absolute
author: Nataraja Guru
edition: 2001, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 1246
ISBN-10: 8124610576
ISBN-13: 9788124610572
Topic: Hindu-philosophy
The Figures of Light
This chapter describes The Figures of Light in the book An Integrated Science of the Absolute. This book deals with the study and translation of the Darsana Mala (Garland of Visions) by Narayana Guru (19th century) which represents an exposition of Upanisadic thought and Mysticism. Nataraja Guru was his direct disciple but also studied Educational Psychology. In this book, he attempts to integrate science with philosophy (Darshana). Narayana Guru was a philosopher, and visionary poet from Kerala who sought to propound the wisdom of Advaita philosophy. This chapter is part of the collection Part 2. Methodology.
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Bharadvaja-srauta-sutra [by C. G. Kashikar]
The Adhvaryu and the Pratiprasthatri should prepare the figures of sheep (out of the flour of the dhanas). 4. The Adhvaryu should prepare the figure of a male sheep; the Pratiprasthatri of a female sheep. 5. The Pratiprasthatri should furnish the female figure with the female organs; the Adhvaryu should furnish the male figure with the male organs. 6....
Read full contents: Prashna 8, Kandika 7
Alamkaras mentioned by Vamana [by Pratim Bhattacharya]
We hope that our present research work will provide a connected history of each poetic figure treated by Vamana and help the readers to sketch out the development of these figures in the course of Sanskrit Poetics. We have tried to put forth the doctrines of both Vamana s predecessors and his followers to evaluate Vamana s contribution in the overall development of poetic figures....
Read full contents: Chapter 6 - Conclusion
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 [by Vihari-Lala Mitra]
The world as it is, is seen either in its outward figure or in a spiritual light, as other than or the same with Brahma (by the materialist and spiritualist); but the Yogi views it in its fourth (turiya) state of susupta or utter extinction in his unconscious soul. 26. Therefore the Yogi, though leading a secular life, remains somnolent (Susupta) in his soul, and tranquil (Santa) in his mind....
Read full contents: Chapter X - Description of the chaotic state
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[An Integrated Science of the Absolute: index]
[About the Author (Narayana Guru and Nataraja Guru)]
[Introduction]
[The Three Steps in a Complete Philosophy]