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Ancient wisdom distilled; enlightening, poetic, profound.
If you're drawn to ancient Indian philosophy, or simply seek a deeper understanding of life's truths, "The Heart of Awareness" offers that in a beautifully succinct way. Thomas Byrom’s translation captures the very essence of the Ashtavakra Gita's profound wisdom. This book could provide a serene reading experience that might just illuminate your path to inner peace.
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ISBN: 9781570628979
Publisher: Shambhala
Date of Publication: 2001-11-13
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.64
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The Ashtavakra Gita conveys with beauty and simplicity the essential teachings of Advaita Vedanta, the most influential of the Hindu philosophical systems. Composed by an anonymous master of the school of the great sage Shankara, it is a book of practical advice for seekers of wisdom as well as an ecstatic expression of the experience of enlightenment. In this simple, aphoristic version, the translator conveys the clarity and lyricism of the Sanskrit original with fluency and precision.
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Ancient wisdom distilled; enlightening, poetic, profound.
If you're drawn to ancient Indian philosophy, or simply seek a deeper understanding of life's truths, "The Heart of Awareness" offers that in a beautifully succinct way. Thomas Byrom’s translation captures the very essence of the Ashtavakra Gita's profound wisdom. This book could provide a serene reading experience that might just illuminate your path to inner peace.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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