The Voice of Advaita Vedanta: Insights Into Non- Duality (Hardcover-2024)

About the Book: Embark on a transformative journey through the depths of Advaita Vedanta, the ancient philosophy that unveils the essence of non-duality. According to Advaita Vedanta, Brahman, the Supreme Reality, alone exists and appears as this world, and the Individual Self is nothing but the Universal Self. The Voice of Advaita Vedanta: Insights into Non-Duality is a comprehensive compilation of the significant texts on Advaita Vedanta (such as the Bhagavad Gita, Kathopanishad and more), with lucid English translations.

Discover how Advaita Vedanta, far from being an esoteric philosophy confined to academic circles, is a practical guide for seekers on the path to self-discovery and liberation. Through exploring concepts such as transience, mind, delusion, work, māyā, desires, attachment, happiness, suffering, fear, anger, death, liberation, self-enquiry, Self, Brahman, meditation and transcendence, this book unveils the timeless wisdom of Vedanta for finding peace and fulfilment while engaging with the world.

This book consists of an abridged version of Bhagavad Gita, Kathopanishad, Mundakopanishad, Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, Ashtāvakra Gita, Avadhūta Gita; the texts Tattvabodha, Ātmabodha, Amritabindu Upanishad, Drg-drishya-viveka; Upadesha Sāram and Sat Darshanam by Ramana Maharshi and fifteen minor works of Ādi Shankarāchārya.

About the Author: Br. Prasanna Swaroopa's spiritual quest began after he exited the IT industry after having devoted fourteen years to it. He then became a disciple of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha and spent twelve years in his ashram in Kerala, thus getting initiated into the Advaita Vedanta tradition. An ardent follower of texts like Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and works of Ādi Shankarāchārya, he believes that they must be presented in a simple, contemporary manner so that these valuable treasures are not lost with time. He now devotes his time sharing his experiences with others, primarily through his writings. He is the author of the books Bhaja Govindam: Essence of Vedanta for Peace and Happiness; Vishnusahasranāma-stotram; Garland of Pearls of Wisdom; and the co-author of the book Good Values, Great Business.