Sri Daksinamurti Strotram of Sri Sankaracharya: With the Commentary Tattvaprakasika

Book Detail:

• Author: Saraswati, Swami Tattvavidananda
• Brand: D.K. Print World Ltd.
• Edition: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 176
• Release Date: 15-05-2004
• EAN: 9788124602355
• Package Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Languages: English

Description:

The Sri Daksinamurti Stotram is a revered work authored by Sri Sankara, celebrating the glory of Isvara, particularly in the form of Lord Daksinamurti. The text elaborates on the nature of the supreme being, depicted as the nirguna nirakara paramesvara (attributeless, formless supreme reality), and presents Lord Daksinamurti as the embodiment of knowledge and atma-dharma (self-dharma).

Swami Tattvavidananda Saraswati's critical commentary offers a detailed, verse-by-verse analysis of the stotra, paired with transliterations in Roman script and English translations. Through this commentary, the author explores the ultimate truth as presented in the text, explaining the concepts of samsara (the cycle of birth and rebirth) and the stages of sadhana (spiritual practice) needed to understand the ultimate reality.

The work also covers the creation and nature of the universe, the process of acquiring knowledge, maya (illusion), the plurality of the world, the nature of the jiva (individual soul), and the supreme reality. The commentary uses both traditional and contemporary examples to bring clarity to these philosophical ideas, incorporating ancient wisdom and modern scientific perspectives to offer a broader understanding of the text.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Indian philosophy, literature, and those seeking a deeper understanding of religious and philosophical inquiries into the nature of reality and self-realization.