This is the commentary in Tamil of the famous 'Brahma Sutra' by sage Vyasa (or Badharayana). The Tamil commentary is by Swamy Asutoshananda of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. He has already rendered Tamil commentaries on various Upanishads, viz., Katha; Kena ; Ithereya; Thaithriya; Mandukya etc., They were all fine and simple to understand. This is also one among them.
'Brahma Sutra' is the compilation of Vedanta treatise of Vedic religion, now known as Hinduism. It contains four Chapters (1)Samanvaya: This establishes that the Universe was created by God- Who is one, the Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent. (2) Avirodha: Here the sage denies the arugments putforth by other beliefs, viz. Samkhya etc., elaborately quoting the contents of various Upanishads. (3) Sadhana: Here the Vidhyas or meditations to be practised by the Jivatma (human beings) to attain the Lotus Feet of the Almighty. (4) Phala: Here the fruits of deep meditaion towards the God are explained.
The Brahma Sutra quotes elaborately from the Upanishads; thus the reader evinces interest to read the Upanishads on completing the reading of this book. The commentaries by Swamiji are in simple and clear Tamil so that even a person with no prior knowledge of Vedanta can easily understand. The Glossary of Philosophical terms annexed to the book and a note on the Indian Philosophy are very useful.
I am glad that I read this book and would recommend it to all who know Tamil and who have an interest for Vedanta philosophy.
'Brahma Sutra' is the compilation of Vedanta treatise of Vedic religion, now known as Hinduism. It contains four Chapters (1)Samanvaya: This establishes that the Universe was created by God- Who is one, the Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent. (2) Avirodha: Here the sage denies the arugments putforth by other beliefs, viz. Samkhya etc., elaborately quoting the contents of various Upanishads. (3) Sadhana: Here the Vidhyas or meditations to be practised by the Jivatma (human beings) to attain the Lotus Feet of the Almighty. (4) Phala: Here the fruits of deep meditaion towards the God are explained.
The Brahma Sutra quotes elaborately from the Upanishads; thus the reader evinces interest to read the Upanishads on completing the reading of this book. The commentaries by Swamiji are in simple and clear Tamil so that even a person with no prior knowledge of Vedanta can easily understand. The Glossary of Philosophical terms annexed to the book and a note on the Indian Philosophy are very useful.
I am glad that I read this book and would recommend it to all who know Tamil and who have an interest for Vedanta philosophy.
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