{"product_id":"schools-of-vaisnavism-1","title":"Schools of Vaisnavism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.K. Printworld\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. P. Jagannivas, Dr. Dayanidhi Kozhiyalam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788124611869\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 01-01-2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book offers an in-depth exploration of the philosophies of revered \u003cem\u003eācāryas\u003c\/em\u003e such as Sri Śaṅkara, Sri Rāmānuja, Sri Nimbārka, Sri Madhvācārya, Sri Caitanya, Sri Vallabha, Sri Śaṅkaradeva, and Sri Swami Nārāyaṇa. These schools of Vaiṣṇavism present a unique path for seekers, emphasizing the reality of \u003cem\u003esaṁsāra\u003c\/em\u003e (worldly existence), liberation, and the significance of worship and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these traditions regards God as the Ultimate Reality—compassionate and full of auspicious attributes—whose grace alone can free a soul from worldly bondage. Unlike Advaita Vedānta, these schools do not distinguish between \u003cem\u003eBrahman\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eĪśvara\u003c\/em\u003e, nor do they equate the \u003cem\u003ejīva\u003c\/em\u003e (individual soul) with \u003cem\u003eBrahman\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Vaiṣṇava traditions identify \u003cem\u003eĪśvara\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eBrahman\u003c\/em\u003e with Viṣṇu, depicted in a distinct divine form (\u003cem\u003eCatur-Bhujam\u003c\/em\u003e, with \u003cem\u003eŚaṅkha\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCakra\u003c\/em\u003e). While all \u003cem\u003eācāryas\u003c\/em\u003e uphold Lord Mahāviṣṇu as the Supreme Reality, their devotion manifests in different forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSri Rāmānuja\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sriman Nārāyaṇa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSri Nimbārka, Sri Vallabha, Sri Caitanya\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sri Kṛṣṇa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSri Rāmānanda\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sri Rāma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and students of Indian philosophy, as well as followers of Vaiṣṇava traditions, providing profound insights into the rich heritage of Vaiṣṇavism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616542662960,"sku":"DKPrintWorld_9788124611869","price":536.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/d-k-printworld-pvt-ltd-book-default-title-schools-of-vaisnavism-40412246049072.jpg?v=1775968947","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/schools-of-vaisnavism-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}