Philosophy of religion in Hindu thought (Sri Garib Dass Oriental series)

Book Title: Not Provided
Author: Gerhard Oberhammer, Translated & Edited by Anand Amaladass
Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications
Language: English
Edition: 1989
ISBN: 9788170302049
Pages: 171
Cover: Hardcover
Dimensions: 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm
Weight: 310 gm

About the Book

This volume of articles, translated from German, introduces the scholarly work of Gerhard Oberhammer, a leading indologist, to students of Indian Philosophy and Religion. It covers a range of topics related to Hindu religious traditions and philosophical concepts. Oberhammer raises profound questions about revelation, transcendence, salvation, and the structure of tradition in Hinduism, offering new insights into classical Hindu philosophy.

The book is divided into eight chapters, each exploring a different aspect of Hindu thought, including the manifestation of salvation, the experience of transcendence in the Nyaya school of philosophy, the use of mantra in yogic meditation, and the role of God in yoga. Oberhammer’s unique methodological approach and his focus on the transcendental experience provide fresh perspectives on age-old questions in Indian philosophy.

This work not only makes Oberhammer's research accessible to a wider audience but also engages in a dialogical approach between Hindu and Christian philosophies, encouraging cross-cultural understanding. The book concludes with an extensive bibliography of Oberhammer's writings and an index of Sanskrit terms and authors, further enhancing its academic value.

About the Author

Professor Gerhard Oberhammer, born in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1929, studied Philosophy at the University of Innsbruck and Indology at the Sorbonne in Paris. He was a member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. His work focuses on the history of Indian Philosophy and Religion, and he has published numerous articles and books on Hindu traditions, particularly the phenomenology of religion and the philosophical analysis of transcendence.