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Dakshinamurti Stotra by Alladi Mahadeva Sastry

Dakshinamurti Stotra

Alladi Mahadeva Sastry, Alladi Mahadeva Sastri

Prakash Books · Paperback · April 14, 2023

Dakshinamurti is an aspect of the Hindu god Shiva, as a teacher.

Hindu ThoughtHindu Sacred WritingsHindu Theology
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A philosophical treatise comparing schools of thought on the nature of reality.
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Hindu Thought, Hindu Sacred Writings, Hindu Theology
Published
Prakash Books, April 14, 2023

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Dakshinamurti is an aspect of the Hindu god Shiva, as a teacher. The Dakshinamurti Stotra is a treatise on Hindu philosophy, attributed to the sage Sri Shankaracharya, comparing various schools of thought, including Buddhism, concerning the nature of reality. A must-read treatise on Hindu philosophy! • An ode to Dakshinamurti, the incarnation of Shiva. • Learn about the guru whose spiritual wisdom has been inspiring generations.

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• The most celebrated work of Sri Shankaracharya. • Learn about the personification of supreme awareness and knowledge. • Understand the doctrines of the Vedanta tradition.

Dakshinamurti as Teacher

A philosophical treatise comparing schools of thought on the nature of reality.

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  • Comparisons among philosophical schools, including Buddhism
  • Dakshinamurti as Shiva in the role of teacher

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  • Doctrines of the Vedanta tradition
  • Reflections on supreme awareness and knowledge

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Hindu Thought62%
Hindu Theology43%
Hindu Sacred Writings35%

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  • Hinduism - General
  • Hindu Rituals & Practice
  • Hindu Sacred Writings
Authors
Alladi Mahadeva Sastry, Alladi Mahadeva Sastri
Publisher
Prakash Books
Published
April 14, 2023
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Hinduism - General