Vaisnavism. Its philosophy, Theology and Religious Discipline. S.M.Srinivasa Chari
Description
This is a scholarly book on one of the oldest living religions of India. Tracing the basic tenets of Vaisnavism to the hymns of Rigveda, the earliest religious literature of the world, the author has shown an ancient cult has developed itself by successive stages into a well-formulated monotheistic system in the hands of Ramanuja and his illustrious followers.
In the second part of the book the fundamental philosophical theories of Visistadvaita Vedanta are presented to prove that Vaisnavism is not a mere religious cult, but has a credible philosophic foundation.
In he third part of the book the distinctive theological doctrines of Vaisnavism are discussed thoroughly on the basis doctrines covered are: Visnu as Supreme diety, Visnu as inseparably related to goddess Sri, Visnu and His Attributes, Visnu and His Incarnations, Visnu as the supreme goal of life and Prapatti as the means of attaining Visnu.
The religious discipline and ethical values which constitute an important feature of Vaishavism are treated in the fourth part of the book.
Paperback
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.8 x 2.1 cm