A Hindu Theology of Liberation: Not-Two Is Not One (SUNY

A Hindu Theology of Liberation: Not-Two Is Not One (SUNY Series in Religious Studies)

Discusses Hindu Advaita VedÃ„Ânta as a philosophy of social justice for the modern world.

Finalist for the 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion, in the Constructive-Reflective category, presented by the American Academy of Religion

This engaging and accessible work provides an introduction to the Hindu tradition of Advaita VedÃ„Ânta and brings it into discussion with contemporary concerns. Advaita, the non-dual school of Indian philosophy and spirituality associated with Ã…Å¡aÃ¡Â¹â€¦kara, is often seen as â‚¬Å“other-worldly,â‚¬Â regarding the world as an illusion. Anantanand Rambachan has played a central role in presenting a more authentic Advaita, one that reveals how Advaita is positive about the here and now. The first part of the book presents the hermeneutics and spirituality of Advaita, using textual sources, classical commentary, and modern scholarship. The bookâ‚¬s second section considers the implications of Advaita for ethical and social challenges: patriarchy, homophobia, ecological crisis, child abuse, and inequality. Rambachan establishes how Advaitaâ‚¬s non-dual understanding of reality provides the ground for social activism and the values that advocate for justice, dignity, and the equality of human beings.
Country USA
Brand State University of New York Press
Manufacturer State University of New York Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781438454566
ReleaseDate 2015-07-02

Country	USA
Brand	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State University of New York Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781438454566
ReleaseDate	2015-07-02

A Hindu Theology of Liberation: Not-Two Is Not One (SUNY Series in Religious Studies)