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Secret of the Veda (Guidance from Sri Aurobindo)

by Aurobindo Ghose

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Publisher Comments:

Sri Aurobindo breaks new ground in interpreting the ancient Vedas. His deeper insight into this came from his own spiritual practices for which he found vivid allegorical descriptions in the Vedas. The hidden meaning of the rig Veda is revealed with numerous translations and commentary. Many have been perplexed by the reverence accorded to the Vedas when they read past commentaries or translations. Sri Aurobindo was able to uncover the mystery of the double meanings, the inner psychological and yogic significance and practices and the consistent, clear sense brought by this psychological view of the Vedic hymns. Finally, the true inner meaning of the Veda and its relevance to the seeking after self-realization and enlightenment is revealed.

Synopsis:

Sri Aurobindo represents a synthesis of the teachings of both the West and the East. Not content simply with dissolution into a transcendental, other-worldly God-consciousness, nor with concentration on the outer life and its powers to the exclusion of anything other or higher, Sri Aurobindo has created the teachings of a Divine Life on Earth.<P>Sri Aurobindo breaks new ground in interpreting the ancient Vedas. His deeper insight into this came from his own spiritual practices for which he found vivid allegorical descriptions in the Vedas. The hidden meaning of the rig Veda is revealed with numerous translations and commentary.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780914955191
Editor:
Ashram, Sa
Author:
Ghose, Aurobindo
Editor:
Ashram, Sa
Author:
Aurobindo, Sri
Author:
Aurobindo
Publisher:
Lotus Press (WI)
Location:
Twin Lakes, WI :
Subject:
Comparative Religion
Subject:
Hinduism
Subject:
Vedas
Subject:
Hinduism - General
Edition Number:
Centenary ed..
Edition Description:
U.S.
Series:
Guidance from Sri Aurobindo
Publication Date:
January 1995
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
581
Dimensions:
9.10x5.82x1.27 in. 1.74 lbs.

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