Raimundo Panikkar: A Pilgrim Across Worlds

Book Details

• Author: Kapila Vatsyayan

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789385285394

• Pages: 272

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches

About the Book

Raimundo Panikkar by Kapila Vatsyayan presents a profound exploration of the life and intellectual journey of Raimundo Panikkar, a renowned thinker who bridged the divide between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Born to an Indian Hindu father and a Catalan Catholic mother, Panikkar’s unique upbringing enabled him to engage with and reflect upon various religious, philosophical, and scientific traditions, offering a rich perspective on cultural and intellectual diversity.

This First Edition paperback, published by Niyogi Books, delves into Panikkar’s expansive contributions to philosophy, science, and theology. Over the years, Panikkar authored about 25 books, along with numerous articles, and translated an anthology of Vedic texts. His thought was a continuous dialogue between the East and the West, emphasizing the idea of harmony, the ‘human invariant’, and the importance of cultural diversity.

Spanning 272 pages, this work explores Panikkar’s intellectual development and his unconventional approach to breaking down dogmas, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy, religion, and cross-cultural thought.