{"product_id":"an-analysis-of-dream-in-indian-philosophy","title":"An Analysis of Dream in Indian Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Sri Satguru Publications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Satyajit Layek\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 157\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: HARDCOVER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 310 gm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: 1990\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 8170302250\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAn Analysis of Dream in Indian Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e, authored by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eDr. Satyajit Layek\u003c\/b\u003e, is a profound psychological and metaphysical investigation into one of the most fascinating subjects of Indian thought: the nature of dreams (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003eSvapna\u003c\/i\u003e). Published as an academic monograph, this book systematically tracks how different classical schools of Indian philosophy interpreted the dream state to validate their respective theories of reality and consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile Western psychology largely approaches dreams through a Freudian or psychoanalytic lens, classical Indian thinkers viewed the dream state as a critical epistemological bridge between waking reality and ultimate liberation. Dr. Layek’s book provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Upanisadic View:\u003c\/b\u003e How texts like the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eMandukya Upanisad\u003c\/i\u003e utilize the dream state (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eTaijasa\u003c\/i\u003e) to explain the four states of consciousness, positioning it between the waking state (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eVaishvanara\u003c\/i\u003e) and deep sleep (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003ePrajna\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdvaita Vedanta:\u003c\/b\u003e The use of dreams as an analogy to explain \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eMaya\u003c\/i\u003e (cosmic illusion), arguing that just as dream objects feel absolutely real until we wake up, the waking world is a relative reality until we awaken to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"216\"\u003eBrahman\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNyaya-Vaisesika:\u003c\/b\u003e The logical and epistemological assessment of dreams as a form of memory-revival (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eSmriti\u003c\/i\u003e) or erroneous cognition (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eViparyaya\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuddhist \u0026amp; Jain Perspectives:\u003c\/b\u003e How Yogacara (Buddhist Idealism) uses dreams to prove that external objects do not exist independent of the mind, contrasted with the realistic frameworks of Jainism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDr. Satyajit Layek\u003c\/b\u003e is a respected Sanskrit scholar, indologist, and academician associated with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eUniversity of Calcutta\u003c\/b\u003e. He specializes in classical Indian philosophy, epistemology (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003ePramana-sastra\u003c\/i\u003e), and the intersection of ancient text commentary with modern analytical philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDr. Layek is recognized for his meticulous textual research, often pulling directly from primary Sanskrit treatises to build his arguments. His writing style is academic yet accessible, designed to help contemporary scholars of philosophy and cognitive science appreciate the sophisticated psychological frameworks developed by ancient Indian rishis and logicians. His work stands out for showing that ancient Indian philosophy was not just speculative theology, but an intensely rational inquiry into the human mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51545291751722,"sku":"SATGURU-8170302250","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/idh590.webp?v=1778906548","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/an-analysis-of-dream-in-indian-philosophy","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}