Insights into Vedanta - Tattwabodha

by Swami Sunirmalananda

A thoroughgoing study of Advaita Vedanta in the light of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda's teaching has been a long-felt need. Swami Sunirmalananda, the translator of this book has made a humble attempt towards this end. Here, in this book, on each verse, the translator gives a running commentary wherein he explains the thrust of the verse as illustrated by the observation of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda in relavant contexts. Several drawings and charts have been included to aid comprehension. It is hoped that the reader will be aquainted with the numerous aspects of Advaita through this book.

Genres: Spirituality

356 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 2005

Reviews

[Kumari de Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was an alright introduction to Tattva Bodha. I read it in conjunction to listing to series of lectures and that might have helped with my understanding of the text. It is kind of an arcane topic. Some of the side stories helped to flesh out a philosophical idea. Some of the others were sort of non-sequitur.

[Sangeeta Devni · Rating 1 out of 5]

Vedanta, as a philosophy, is deeply insightful and profound. However, the way it is interpreted or expressed by certain authors may not always reflect that same expansiveness. While reading, I found myself feeling disheartened by what seemed like misogynistic undertones. So decided to stop and find another book written by a more unbiased and mature swamiji

[Pratyush · Rating 1 out of 5]

Less grounded explanations of Tattvabodha itself. This book is unfortunately more focused on the traditional, ritualistic, or subjective interpretations of the text. Would not recommend for someone who wants an objective reading of Vedanta philosophy and Tattvabodha by Adi Sankaracharya.

[Harish Sankar · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good Intention, Poor Execution.

I picked the book because of the way deep vedanta concepts were explained through diagrams.
Unfortunately, that is the only good thing about the book.
It neither introduces vedanta to beginners nor explains in depth for the advanced reader.
It is caught in between- the book does not know what it wants to do- whether translate tatwabhodha or explain vedanta or quote vivekananda.
It is a mixed bag with very less clarity- and I think a spiritual book should be very clear if it intends to be taken seriously.

Not Recommended !

[रोहन आचार्य]

5/5