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041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE
Language English
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Edition number 23
Classification number 901
Item number RED
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Reddy, Madhusudan V.
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Meta- history:
Remainder of title The unfoldment and fulfilment of human destiny /
Statement of responsibility, etc V. Madhusudan Reddy
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc Hyderabad :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Aurobindo trust,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 1984
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 176 p. :
Other physical details Ill. ;
Dimensions 24 cm
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Contents 1. Understanding Meta-History<br/>2. A Vision of History<br/>3. The Anthem of Human Unity<br/>4. Spiritual Fellowship<br/>5. History as Divine Fulfilment<br/>6. Civilisation and Values<br/>7. The Need for a Civilisation of New Consciousness
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Summary, etc Meta-history: The unfoldment and fulfilment of human destiny by V. Madhusudan Reddy explores the concept of "Meta-history," going beyond a purely linear or material understanding of historical events. The book is deeply influenced by Sri Aurobindo's vision and presents history not merely as a record of past occurrences, but as a purposeful unfolding towards a divine fulfillment and the realization of human destiny.<br/><br/>Reddy argues that human civilization is at a critical juncture, facing decline, and that a new consciousness is essential to salvage it. He posits that the "Truth-Consciousness" should be the true focus of history, suggesting a progressive manifestation of the Divine on Earth. This perspective aims to overcome fatalism and determinism, viewing history as a dynamic process guided by a supreme will. The book discusses the evolution of human destiny, emphasizing the complementary nature of Eastern and Western outlooks and the urgent need for a civilization of new consciousness. It draws upon philosophical and spiritual insights to offer a vision of human unity and spiritual fellowship as integral to this unfoldment.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Human Destiny
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Divine Fulfilment
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Human Unity
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element New Consciousness
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Civilization and Values
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Source of classification or shelving scheme Dewey Decimal Classification
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Non-fiction CUTN Central Library CUTN Central Library History & Geography 31/05/2025   901 RED 52158 31/05/2025 31/05/2025 General Books