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
Contemplative Orientation
This chapter describes Contemplative Orientation 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 Volume 2. Preliminaries.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Contemplative Orientation” according to 66 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [by K. Vidyuta]
Shanku is the gnomon by means of which the cardinal points are ascertained for the orientation of building. Hindu treatises on the science of architecture, deal with the rules for this Shankusthapana. Astronomical treatises like Suryasiddhanta, Siddhanta-shiromani, Brahmasphuta Siddhanta, Pancasiddhantika and almost all the architectural treatises like Mayamata, Manasara, Shilparatna, Kashyapa Shilpa Shastra and so on, have dealt with this doctrine of orientation....
Read full contents: 4.2. Dikpariccheda or Dikparicchedana (fixing the cardinal directions)
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
All these Canons are inter-related: Whether the orientation of a building is correct and whether the measurements as laid down in regard to the different structures are correct, auspicious and conform to the orientation, are further tested by this very fundamental canon of the Ayadi six-formulas....
Read full contents: (iv) The Six Canons of Hindu Architecture (Ayadi-shadvarga)
Vastu-shastra (4): Palace Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
Orientation of the directions has always been a matter of supreme importance, not only to the building-planning of India, but to any planning in ancient India. Here in the stable, placing of the horses must have due regard to this institution of orientation. Here it may be noted that the orientation of the chamber and the orientation of the horses stationed in it are two different things....
Read full contents: Chapter 2b - Accessory Structures: Ashva-shala (royal stable)
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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]