Adi Sankaracharya O Anyanya Prasanga

• Author: EMS Namboodiripad

• Category: Essays

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 2019

• Publication Year: 2024

• Edition: 3

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 80

• ISBN: 978-93-92593-95-6

About the Book:

Adi Sankaracharya O Anyanya Prasanga brings together the intellectual legacy of EMS Namboodiripad (1909-1998), one of India’s most prominent communist leaders and influential Marxist theoreticians. Apart from his revolutionary political influence, EMS was also a materialist scholar of religion, Indian philosophy, and history. In this collection, EMS discusses critical themes such as the role of Adi Shankaracharya in Indian thought, the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, Marx’s views on religion, the concept of liberation theology, secularism versus anti-religious stances, and more.

The essays compiled in this book originally appeared in prestigious publications such as Marxist, Social Scientist, and Frontline. Later translated into Bengali and published in Nandan and Desh Hitaishi, these ten selected essays cover various aspects of religion and Indian philosophy, including eight that focus specifically on religious and philosophical issues. The remaining two essays delve into the works of philosopher and historian of science, Debiprasad Chattopadhyay, offering a brief analysis of his contributions.

Through these writings, EMS offers a Marxist interpretation of Indian religious and philosophical thought, shedding light on their relevance in modern times, while critically engaging with key figures in Indian intellectual history. This book serves as an essential read for those interested in understanding the intersection of politics, religion, and philosophy in India.