The Brahma Sutras

DETAILS : 

• Author : Sitanath Tattvabhushan
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Indigo Books
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 December 2006
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ New edition
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 558 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8129201437
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788129201430
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 700 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

The Brahma Sutras (also known as the Vedanta Sutras) translated and explained by Sitanath Tattvabhushan is a significant scholarly work from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unlike many traditional commentaries that adhere strictly to one school of thought (like Advaita), Tattvabhushan provides a more comparative and critical perspective, often drawing from the views of various Acharyas like Shankara and Ramanuja.

The Brahma Sutras, composed by Badarayana, are the "string" (sutra) that binds together the "flowers" (teachings) of the Upanishads. Tattvabhushan’s edition is particularly valued for its attempt to reconcile the seemingly contradictory statements of the Upanishads regarding the nature of God, the soul, and the world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Sitanath Tattvabhushan (1856–1945) was a prominent philosopher associated with the Brahmo Samaj. His background in the Brahmo movement—which sought to synthesize traditional Vedic wisdom with modern rationalism and social reform—deeply influenced his translation style. He was known for his clarity of thought and his ability to present complex metaphysical concepts in a way that resonated with the intellectual climate of the Indian Renaissance.