Śankara Livres

As the name implies, this Upanishad discusses philosophical problems through the medium of questions and answers between six students and a sage. The questions relate to the source of all beings, the number of deities, the nature of the vital force, the nature of waking, dream, and sleep states, meditation on OM, and the nature of the highest Reality. To all these questions the sage gives a suitable answer, making it easy of comprehension by means of interesting analogies and similes. A lucid and faithful translation along of the text along with Shankaracharya's commentary on it will help the students of Vedanta to comprehend this Upanishad in the right spirit.

Focusing on the pursuit of Self-knowledge, this concise Sanskrit text by Adi Shankara outlines the journey towards understanding Atman, or the true self. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the possession of knowledge regarding the soul and supreme spirit. Additionally, it serves as an introductory guide to Vedanta philosophy, encapsulating essential truths in a compact format.

Focusing on the core principles of Advaita Vedanta, this treatise offers a poetic exploration of discrimination between the eternal and the temporal, emphasizing the unity of Atman and Brahman. Traditionally attributed to Adi Shankara, it serves as a comprehensive guide for self-knowledge and spiritual enlightenment, structured as a dialogue between student and teacher. Celebrated for its teachings, it elucidates the path to Moksha, making profound philosophical concepts accessible to seekers of truth.

The narrative centers on Shankara's poignant observation of an old man on his deathbed, engrossed in memorizing grammar rules. Moved by pity, Shankara reflects on the futility of the man's lifelong dedication to grammar over spiritual pursuits. This encounter prompts a deeper exploration of life's priorities, emphasizing the importance of remembering the divine rather than getting lost in trivial knowledge as one approaches the end of life.

The traditional path of knowledge leading to eternal freedom and Self-Realization is expertly summarized in this work by Adi Shankara. Charles Johnston's enduring translation captures the essence of Shankara's teachings, making complex philosophical concepts accessible. This classic text serves as a guide for those seeking deeper understanding and spiritual enlightenment.

About the Publication „Fundamentals Of Realized Spiritual Life“: In the „Fundamentals Of Realized Spiritual Life“ Shankara offers fundamental knowledge for discovering and understanding the fabric of Reality in both its logic, its conditional ordeal and its ecstasy; for the discovery of all that can and has to be understood. This is complex and simple at once. Complex, because the facets of being human are innumerable. And simple, because it is fueled by Love, Life Force and Radiant Reality Itself. The „Fundamentals“ contain (I) a description of the different types of spiritual aspirants, (II) an explanation of the necessary facts of Reality, (III) an illustration of how to recognize the Realized Spiritual Life, and (IV) the Spiritual Practice oriented Ennealog Of Realized Spiritual Life and Being.

About the Publication „The Alethemes“: „Truth Is The Coincidence Of What Is Manifest With Its Unmanifested Nature. It Is The Untraceable Union Of SAT and CHIT As One.“ The Alethemes are the Self-Existing and Self-Authenticating Blueprint Of Reality offered to anyone who would be or is about to take up the the Divine-Self-Recognition-Spiritual-Process. From the Content: 1. Reality‘s Inbuilt Self-Revelation, 2. What Is An Aletheme?, 3. The Radiant Illuminators „Towards“ Divine Fullness, 4. Spanda‘s Rapture „Buzz“.