BRAHMA-KNOWLEDGE : (Record no. 44632)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9789355273505 |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language | English |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Edition number | 23 |
| Classification number | 181.42 |
| Item number | BAR |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Barnett, L. D |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | BRAHMA-KNOWLEDGE : |
| Remainder of title | An Outline of the Philosophy of the Vedanta as Set Forth by the Upanishands and by Sankara / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | L. D. Barnett |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | New Delhi : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | Maven Books, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2023. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 113 p. : |
| Other physical details | Ill. ; |
| Dimensions | 24 cm |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Contents | • Introduction <br/>• Part I: Vedanta, The Vedas' End <br/>• The Four Vedas<br/>• The Upanishads<br/>• Foundations of Upanishadic Ideas<br/>• Brahma and Prana<br/>• Doctrine of Transmigration and Works<br/>• Atma, Self or Spirit<br/>• Upanishadic Principles<br/>• Origin of the Universe from Brahma<br/>• Brahma is Absolute Being<br/>• Brahma is Thought<br/>• Brahma is Atma<br/>• Brahma is Incogitable<br/>• Parmenides <br/>• Phases of the Self<br/>• Maya<br/>• Relation of Universal to Individual Soul<br/>• Organism of Soul<br/>• Karma<br/>• Freedom of Will<br/>• God<br/>• Brahma the Destroyer<br/>• Salvation<br/>• The After Life<br/>• Part II: Some texts of the vedanta<br/>• The Advaita-Makaranda of Lakshmidara <br/>• Appendix I: The Sambandhas <br/>• Appendix II: List of the Chief Upanishads <br/>• Bibliography |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Brahma-Knowledge by L. D. Barnett offers a succinct yet profound outline of the Vedanta philosophy, drawing primarily from the ancient Indian scriptures known as the Upanishads and the seminal commentaries of the philosopher Shankara (Sankara), a key proponent of Advaita Vedanta.<br/>The book clarifies that "Brahma" in its title refers not to the Hindu deity Brahmā, but to the abstract, primordial spirit of creation—the ultimate reality or supreme consciousness that pervades the universe. Barnett meticulously explores core Vedantic concepts such as Brahman (the ultimate reality), Atman (the individual self or soul), and their profound interconnectedness.<br/>Barnett also draws interesting parallels between Vedantic thought and that of Western philosophers, particularly the Greek Eleatic school, notably Parmenides, and also touches upon Plato's idealism, highlighting the striking coincidences in their philosophical inquiries. However, he emphasizes that while Greek philosophers primarily engaged in theoretical discourse, Vedanta has always carried deep practical significance, offering pathways to understanding the self, achieving inner peace, and realizing profound truths.<br/>Beyond the fundamental concepts, the book delves into related doctrines like Karma, reincarnation, the pursuit of liberation (moksha) from the cycle of rebirth, and the illusory nature of the phenomenal world (Maya). It explores different states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and the transcendent "fourth state") and their connection to ultimate reality. This outline serves as an excellent introduction for those seeking to grasp the essence of Vedanta's philosophical system and its enduring relevance. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Advaita Vedanta |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Indian Philosophy |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Hinduism |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Metaphysics |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Consciousness |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | General Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Location | Shelving location | Date of Cataloging | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Non-fiction | CUTN Central Library | CUTN Central Library | Philosophy & psychology | 06/06/2025 | 181.42 BAR | 51585 | 06/06/2025 | 06/06/2025 | General Books |