A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Viveka
This page describes Viveka which is located on page 590 of the third volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) [by Sadhu Gyanananddas]
Viveka (Discernment). In the spiritual path, one requires to know what is appropriate and what is inappropriate. The sense of knowing the difference between the both is viveka. Viveka means the sense of discrimination needed for the purpose of spiritual self-ascent. It refers to the adeptness of discriminating between real and unreal, eternal and transient. Viveka consists in knowing oneself as atman distinct from mind, ego, vital breath etc....
Read full contents: 12.5. Viveka (Discernment)
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
Tattva-viveka-dipana, and one called Tattva-viveka-dipana-vyakhya by Bhattoji. (* 2) Vedanta-tattva-viveka, p. 15. (* 3) vada antahkarana-vrittya ghatavacchinnam caitanyam upadhiyate tada antahkaranavacchinna-ghatavacchinna-caitanyayor vastuta ekatve py upadhi-bhedad bhinnayor abhedopadhi-sambandhena aikyad bhavaty abheda ity antahkara-navacchinna-caitanyasya vishayabhinna-tad-adhishthana-caitanyasyabheda-siddhy-artham vritter nirgamanam vacyam....
Read full contents: Part 26 - Nrisimhashrama Muni (a.d. 1500)
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
Again go to Viveka; you have told me a pleasant news. He (i.e. Viveka) only will tell you the way to happiness.” The lord, (thus) sent by virtuous Vitaraga, went (to Viveka); and spoke to the glorious, pure and best Viveka: “(Please), show me (the way to) happiness. Sent by Vitaraga, I have sought your refuge. Protect me from the frightful worldly existence.” Viveka said: 94a. O you very wise one, go to Jnana; he will explain every thing to you. 94b-95....
Read full contents: Chapter 8 - Account of the Soul
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