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
Religious Expressions of Self-Contemplation
This chapter describes Religious Expressions of Self-Contemplation 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 8. Contemplation.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
tribhih pavitrair apupod dhy arkam hrida matim jyotir anu prajanan | varshishtham ratnam akrita svadhabhir ad id dyavaprithivi pary apashyat || English translation: “Agni, thoroughly comprehending the light that is to be understod by the heart, has purified himself (by the three) purifying (forms); he has made himself most excellent treasure by (these) self-manifestations, and has thence contemplated heaven and earth. ” Commentary by Sayana: Rigveda-bhashya Having by self-contemplation recognized his identity...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 3.26.8
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations [by Radhakrishnan. P]
Worshipping the respective deities of planets, fasting, charity and offering enrich the native to realize the inner self through self-contemplation and becomes aware of the importance of realizing his true self and achieving salvation. (* 1) Brihajjataka Paddhathi (2008) Puliyoor. P. S. P. Nampoothiri, ST Reddiar, Kollam Chap19, Ver-28; pp-398....
Read full contents: 14. Remedis For Planetary Afflictions
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
Though what was meant could be conveyed by means of only one of the three words, yet, in view of metrical exigencies, the author has made use of three words; such, use being analogous to such expressions as ‘go-balivarda’ (where the go is the same as the balivarda). How can there be any such expression as ‘live the life of the Brahmana,’ ‘Brahmanajivikam jivet, ‘when the root to live is intransitive?...
Read full contents: Verse 4.11
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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]