Samsara and Nirvana — A Unifying Vision

Book Detail:

• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 386
• Release Date: 01-01-2017
• EAN: 9788124608944
• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Languages: English

Description:
This book presents a philosophical inquiry into the relationship between Samsara (worldly existence) and Nirvana (liberation), positioning human beings at the center of the universe. By doing so, it questions the traditional role of Brahman (God) as the creator, sustainer, and dissolver of the universe.

Key themes explored:

• A critical examination of why Brahman, as the supposed creator of the universe, took over three billion years after the formation of the solar system to create the conditions for human life.
• A philosophical argument that the first cause of the universe is an unresolvable question, leading to the idea that the creator should be seen within the creation itself.
• A redefinition of karma (action)—challenging the notion that human action is rooted in ignorance and instead presenting karma as the ultimate form of human freedom.
• An integration of ideas from various Indian philosophical traditions alongside Western philosophy, providing a comparative and interdisciplinary approach.
• A continuation of the author's previous work, Science of Consciousness, expanding on the philosophical and scientific perspectives of existence and consciousness.

This book is an insightful read for those interested in Indian philosophy, metaphysics, consciousness studies, and existential inquiry, offering a bold and thought-provoking perspective on the nature of existence, freedom, and divinity.

Author Details:

• V. N. Misra is a scholar in Indian and Western philosophy, known for his interdisciplinary approach that combines scientific inquiry with philosophical thought. His work critically examines traditional Indian metaphysics, offering fresh perspectives on consciousness, existence, and human agency.