Life and Teachings of Adi Sankaracarya

by P. George Victor

In the present work, Dr. George Victor attempts to study comprehensively Sankaracarya's teachings on Vedanta. The work takes a close look at the date of Sankara and his life and times before plunging into a penetrative study of Sankara's commentaries on the triple texts, the Upanisads, the Brahmasutra and the Bhagavad-Gita--the foundations of Vedantic thought. With constant references to Sankara's major and minor works and hymns, and using a simple language that reflects a unique clarity in understanding Sankara's philosophy, it also examines his methodology of philosophical interpretations and how academicians have estimated Sankara in the past. Authored by a scholar who has for long been associated with research and teaching of Sankara's philosophy, the book will be of interest to scholars and students of Indian philosophy as well as general readers.

About the Author:

PROF. GEORGE VICTOR is the editor for Andhra University Philosophical Studies Series and has some published works to his credit. Currently he is Senior Professor of Philosophy and Director, Centre for Religious Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.