Modern Perspectives on Vedanta: Proceedings of the International Congress of Vedanta Dec 28-31, 2011 JNU New Delhi

Book Detail

• ISBN: 9788124606391
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 892
• Release Date: 30-08-2012
• Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.7 x 2.4 inches
• Languages: English

Description

This volume presents a compilation of papers presented at the Twentieth International Congress of Vedanta held at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. It addresses a variety of topics, including:

• Philosophy of the origin of the universe and the behavior of matter
• Social structures, political systems, and the role of language
• The concept of maya, time, and space in Samkhya cosmology
• The spiritual quest and science from a Vedantic perspective
• Vedantic views on varna, organisational behavior, corporate governance, and value systems in the context of Indian dharmic perspectives

The volume also covers the impact of Vedanta on modern philosophy, science, business, and its influence on culture, language, and the lives of people in India and worldwide.

Dr. Girish Nath Jha, an Associate Professor at the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, JNU, is the author. He specializes in computational linguistics and has an honorary appointment at the Center for Indic Studies, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. His research and expertise in Vedanta and its contemporary relevance are discussed throughout the book.

This collection is invaluable for scholars and students of Indology, religion, and philosophy, especially those researching Vedanta and its impact on the modern world.