Surendranath Dasgupta

Eastern Wisdom: Five Paths to Enlightenment explores Buddhism, Taoism, Hindu Mysticism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Here are spiritual paths that most Westerners have no real understanding of, but the wisdom here is both timeless and liberating. These five classics-The Creed of Buddha; The Sayings of Lao Tzu; The Yengishiki; The Great Learning, and Hindu Mysticism-are valuable introductions of the religions of the East.

The work appears in five volumes. The volumes elaborate Buddhist and Jaina Philosophy and the six systems of Hindu thought; Samkara School of Vedanta besides the philosophy of the Yoga-vasistha and the Bhagavadgita; detailed account of the principal dualistic and pluralistic system; the Bhagavata Purana, Madhva and his school; and Southern Schools of Saivism. Each volume is devoted to the study of the particular school of thought of Indian Philosophy. 5 volume set

The work appears in five volumes, vol i comprises buddhist and jaina philosophy and the six systems of hindu thought, viz, samkhya, yoga, nyaya, vaisesika, mimamsa and vedanta vol ii completes studies in the sankara school of vedanta it also contains the philosophy of the yogavasistha, the bhagavadgita and speculations in the medical schools vol iii contains an elaborate account of the principal dualistic and pluralistic systems such as the philosophy of the pancaratra, bhaskara, yamuna, ramanuja, nimbarka, vijnanabhiksu and philosophical speculations of some of the selected puranas vol iv deals with the bhagavata purana, madhva and his school, vallabha, caitanya, jiva gosvami and baladeva vidyabhusana vol v treats the southern schools of saivism, viz, saiva siddhanta, vira saivism, philosophy of srikantha, saiva philosophy in the puranas and in some important texts in the words of the oxford journal the collection of data, editing and the interpretation of every school of thought is a feat unparalleled in the field of history of philosophy

A practical guide by an experienced teacher, this book shows how the highest form of yoga, the Rājayoga espoused by the great sage Patanjali, serves as a path to the kind of mental steadiness that ultimately yields self-realization. It explains the foundation of yoga practices — their philosophical, psychological, cosmological, ethical, and religious doctrines — and compares the essential features of Rājayoga with other yoga systems.The first of its two parts deals with yoga metaphysics, delineating the characteristics and functions of Prakrti and Purusa, the reality of the external world, and the process of evolution. The second part expounds yoga ethics and practice, with emphasis on yoga method, stages of samādhi, and related topics.Both beginners and experienced yoga practitioners will find this classic volume a useful and inspiring reference.

The work appears in five volumes. Vol. I comprises Buddhist and Jaina Philosophy and the six systems of Hindu thought, viz.., Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisesika, Mimamsa and Vedanta. It also contains the philosophy of the Yogavasistha, the Bhagavadgita and speculations in the medical schools. Vol. III contains an elaborate account of the Principal Dualistic and Pluralistic Systems such as the philosophy of the Pancaratra, Bhaskara, Yamuna, Ramanuja, Nimbarka, Vijnanabhiksu and philosophical speculations of some of the selected Puranas. Vol. IV deals with the Bhagavata Purana, Madhva and his School, Vallabha, Caitanya, Jiva Gosvami and Baladeva Vidyabhusana. Vol. V treats the Southern Schools of Saivism, viz., Saiva Siddhanta, Vira Saivism, philosophy of Srikantha. Saiva Philosophy in the Puranas and in some important texts. In the words of the Oxford Journal 'the collection of data, editing and the interpretation of every school of thought is a feat unparalleled in the field of history of philosophy.

In this benchmark five-volume study, originally published between 1922 and 1955, Surendranath Dasgupta examines the principal schools of thought that define Indian philosophy. A unifying force greater than art, literature, religion, or science, Professor Dasgupta describes philosophy as the most important achievement of Indian thought, arguing that an understanding of its history is necessary to appreciate the significance and potentialities of India's complex culture. Volume IV provides an examination of the Bhagavata Purana, Madhva, the controversy between the Dualists and the Monists, the philosophy of Vallabha, Caitanya and his followers, and the philosophy of Jiva Gosvami and Baladeva Vidyabhusana.

V1 - Vedas, Brahmanas - Upanisads - Buddist - Jaina - Kapila and Patanjala SamkhyaV2 - Sankara School of Bedanta - Yoga Vasistha - Bhagauad - GitaV3 - Bhaskara - Pancaratra - ArvarsThis is Volume III of III.Originally published 1922.

Originally published in 1969, this book gives the text of the Readership Lectures which the author delivered at the University of Patna. He sets out the various strands of idealistic thought in India which stemmed from the Upanishads (c. 700 BC) and later from Buddhism, explaining in what sense these theories can be called 'idealism', bringing out the significant contributions of each of the principal Upanishads and comparing Buddhist idealism with that of Sankara (AD 800) and some of his followers.

The book compares and contrasts some of the central concepts of yoga with similar concepts of other systems of Indian philosophical thought. It traces the germs of the Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy in the earlier Upanisads and deals with the Yoga of Patanjali. It further discusses theories of Guna, Soul, Cosmology and Physics and analyses Yoga Psychology and Yoga Practice.

The work appears in five volumes, Vol. 1 comprises Buddhist and Jaina Philosophy and the six systems of Hindu thought, viz., Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisesika, Mimamsa and Vedanta. Vol. II completes studies in the Sankara School of Vedanta. It also contains the philosophy of the Yogavasistha, the Bhagavadgita and speculations in the medical schools; Vol. III contains an elaborate account of the principal dualistic and pluralistic systems such as the philosophy of the Pancaratra, Bhaskara, Yamuna, Ramanuja, Nimbarka, Vijnananbhiksu and philosophical speculations of some of the selected Puranas. Vol. IV deals with the Bhagavata Purana, Madhva and his School, Vallabha, Caitanya, Jiva Gosvami and Baladeva Vidyabhusana. Vol. V treats the sounthern schools of Saivism, viz., Saiva Siddanta, Vira Saivism, philosophy of Srikantha, Saiva Philosophy in the Puranas and in some important texts.

Philosophical Essays brings out clearly the critical and creative thinking of the great scholar and philosopher on various subjects.

A History of Indian Philosophy Part 1 Volume 2 By Surendranath Dasgupta The sacred books of India, the Vedas, are generally believed to be the earliest literary record of the Indo-European race. It is indeed difficult to say when the earliest portions of these compositions came into existence. Many shrewd guesses have been offered, but none of them can be proved to be incontestably true. Max M�ller supposed the date to be 1200 B.C., Haug 2400 B.C. and B�l Ga@ng�dhar Tilak 4000 B.C. The ancient Hindus seldom kept any historical record of their literary, religious or political achievements. The Vedas were handed down from mouth to mouth from a period of unknown antiquity; and the Hindus generally believed that they were never composed by men. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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YOGAAS PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIONSBYSURENDRANATH DASGUPTAM.A., PH.D.(CAL.), PH.D.(CANTAB.)AUTHOR OF “A HISTORY OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY”, ETC._Professor of Philosophy, Presidency College, Calcutta__Late Professor of Sanskrit, Chittagong College__Late Lecturer in the University of Cambridge_

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The old civilisation of India was a concrete unity of many-sided developments in art, architecture, literature, religion, morals, and science so far as it was understood in those days. But the most important achievement of Indian thought was philosophy. It was regarded as the goal of all the highest practical and theoretical activities, and it indicated the point of unity amidst all the apparent diversities which the complex growth of culture over a vast area inhabited by different peoples produced. It is not in the history of foreign invasions, in the rise of independent kingdoms at different times, in the empires of this or that great monarch that the unity of India is to be sought. It is essentially one of spiritual aspirations and obedience to the law of the spirit, which were regarded as superior to everything else, and it has outlived all the political changes through which India passed.

In this volume, Dasgupta begins with an examination of the early Vedic texts, focusing on the philosophical concepts embedded in the Rigveda and the Upanishads. He discusses the evolution of key ideas such as Brahman (ultimate reality), Atman (the self), and the nature of knowledge and existence. The text also delves into the philosophical implications of rituals and the significance of language in Vedic thought, establishing a foundation for later philosophical discourse.The book subsequently explores the emergence of various philosophical schools, including the Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Mimamsa traditions. Dasgupta analyzes their fundamental principles, methodologies, and contributions to Indian philosophy, emphasizing the dialogues and debates that shaped these traditions. Through detailed analysis and interpretation, A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 serves as an essential resource for understanding the philosophical landscape of ancient India and its lasting influence on contemporary thought.

Book "Mysticism is the pursuit of achieving communion, identity with, or conscious awareness of ultimate reality, the divinity, spiritual truth, or God through direct experience, intuition, or insight. Traditions may include a belief in the literal existence of dimensional realities beyond empirical perception, or a belief that a true human perception of the world goes beyond current logical reasoning or intellectual comprehension. A person delving in these areas may be called a Mystic. In many cases, the purpose of mysticism and mystical disciplines, such as meditation, is to reach a state of return or re-integration with the Godhead. A common theme in mysticism is that the mystic and all of reality are One. The purpose of mystical practices is to achieve that oneness in experience, to achieve a larger identity and re-identify with the all that is. The state of oneness has many names depending on the mystical Illumination, Union (Christianity), Irfan (Islam), Nirvana (Buddhism), Moksha (Jainism), Samadhi (Hinduism), to name a few. Unio Mystica is a term meaning 'Mystical Union' describing the concept common to all mystical traditions - Kabbalah, Sufism, Vedanta, Esoteric Christianity etc - that of the union of the individual human soul with the Godhead. The term "mysticism" is often used to refer to beliefs which go beyond the purely exoteric practices of mainstream religions, while still being related to or based in a mainstream religious doctrine. For example, Kabbalah is a significant mystical movement within Judaism, and Sufism is a significant mystical movement within Islam. Gnosticism refers to various mystical sects of classical / late antiquity that were influenced by Platonism, Judaism and Christianity. Some have argued that Christianity itself was a mystical sect that arose out of Judaism. Non-traditional knowledge and ritual are considered as Esotericism, for example Buddhism's Vajrayana. Vedanta, the Naths (North India), the Natha (South India), Siddhar, Nagas are considered the several mystical branches of Hinduism. Hinduism, being an ancient religion and a rather broad 'all-paths' embracing philosophy, has many mystical branches. Mystical doctrines may reference religious texts that are non-canonical, as well as more mainstream canon (Christian example of the former, Dark Night of the Soul, and the latter Book of Revelation), and generally require a more committed intellectual, psychological and physical approach from spiritual devotees. Most mystical teachers typically have some history or connection with a mainstream religious branch - controversial or otherwise, but gather followers through reinterpreting sacred texts or developing new spiritual approaches from their own unique experience." (Quote from wikipedia.org)Table of Publisher's Preface; Preface; Lecture I.; Lecture ii.; Lecture iii.; Lecture iv.; Lecture V.; Lecture vi.About the Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.orgForgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.

The old civilisation of India was a concrete unity of many-sided developments in art, architecture, literature, religion, morals, and science so far as it was understood in those days. But the most important achievement of Indian thought was philosophy. It was regarded as the goal of all the highest practical and theoretical activities, and it indicated the point of unity amidst all the apparent diversities which the complex growth of culture over a vast area inhabited by different peoples produced. It is not in the history of foreign invasions, in the rise of independent kingdoms at different times, in the empires of this or that great monarch that the unity of India is to be sought. It is essentially one of spiritual aspirations and obedience to the law of the spirit, which were regarded as superior to everything else, and it has outlived all the political changes through which India passed.

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Hindu Mysticism Author S. N. DasguptaAuthor of A History of Indian Philosophy and Yoga as Philosophy and ReligionSurendranath Dasgupta was a scholar of Sanskrit and philosophy.Lecture I. Sacrificial MysticismLecture II. The Mysticism of the UpanishadsLecture III. Yoga MysticismLecture IV. Buddhistic MysticismLecture V. Classical Forms of Devotional MysticismLecture VI. Popular Devotional MysticismOld Deccan Days; Or, Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India *Collected From Oral Tradition byMary Frere*Translated into English by W. HollingsFrere published several poems and a play. Her most popular work was Old Deccan Days; or, Hindoo Fairy Legends, Current in Southern India. Collected From Oral Tradition, printed in 1868. According to Frere's introduction, she began her collection of Indian folklore during long travels with her father. Her only female companion was a local ayah named Anna Liberata de Souza.She was a Christian descendant of the Lingaet caste from the Mahratta country. What started as an idle conversation evolved into a thorough recording and study of Indian culture. German orientologist Max Müller reviewed Frere's collection and wrote that her rendition of Sanskrit originals read like a direct translation of ancient Sanskrit.[1] Frere's father assisted with the editing of the work and wrote an introduction to the first edition of Old Deccan Days. The extensive background and 'Narrator's Narrative' supplied in the work is unusual for the period, placing the tales in the context of the difficult life of the teller. The book was a success, by the time of the third English edition it was printed in German, Hungarian, Danish, Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati languages