reprint of Richard Nichol's translation of a classic on Vedanta, originally written in French. Clearly written and universal appeal, widely acclaimed as an important introduction to Hinduism. Excellent reviews. rep. 1981 ed.
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The Goal is Union with the Ultimate,
By OAKSHAMAN "oakshaman" (Algoma, WI United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Man and His Becoming (Paperback)
_Coomaraswamy called this work the best account of the Vedanta in any European language. Coomaraswamy would have known.
_Guenon points out that the Vedanta is neither religion, nor is it a philosophy, in the Western sense. What is it then? It is a complete way of life. More than this, it is in and of itself, the totality of existence. It is the true Metaphysic. You see, Western thinking always categorizes and systematizes. It views what it studies from outside- and manages to sterilize and kill it. This is why the western man finds it so easy to put aside his "religion" and "philosophy" when comes the opportunity for exploitation and war. You cannot put aside the Vedanta, for it is the totality of existence- including you. It is Reality. And the farther you separate yourself from it, the less "real" you become. The end result of a profane society is a world of shadow with no real substance at all. _The goal of the Vedanta is unity with the Universal. You seek alignment with that which was before all else. More specifically you seek to realize this union consciously, for you, and everything and every being, emanated from this Source. You still contain a Divine spark or seed at the core of your being. You realize this with your heart through Intuition and not through your brain and its lesser form of knowing. The more you rely on the brain and its elaborate ego constructs the farther you stray from the Ultimate Source and Goal. _There are many subtle variations on finding the path back- many schools of Yoga. Just remember, in all of them Yoga still means "Union"- the goal is the same. To reach it is to rise above caste through transcendence. _If you are already familiar with the teachings of Taoism, Neo-Platonism, or Hermetism then you will digest this study more readily. This is because these other branches of tradition drew from the original Tradition expressed first by the Vedanta. _Anyone that attempts to use the Tradition for profane and veiled ends that ignore the inherent divinity within all beings will no doubt deserve what they will inevitably get. _Note: The translator's name is Richard C. Nicholson and not "Richard Nichol."
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