An Integrated Science of the Absolute
author: Nataraja Guru
edition: 2001, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 1246
ISBN-10: 8124610576
ISBN-13: 9788124610572
Topic: Hindu-philosophy
The Plurality of Times
This chapter describes The Plurality of Times in the book An Integrated Science of the Absolute. This book deals with the study and translation of the Darsana Mala (Garland of Visions) by Narayana Guru (19th century) which represents an exposition of Upanisadic thought and Mysticism. Nataraja Guru was his direct disciple but also studied Educational Psychology. In this book, he attempts to integrate science with philosophy (Darshana). Narayana Guru was a philosopher, and visionary poet from Kerala who sought to propound the wisdom of Advaita philosophy. This chapter is part of the collection Part 2. Methodology.
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Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari [by K. A. Subramania Iyer]
Nor is the view that it expresses plurality of individuals adopted (in the M. Bha. ) on P. 1. 2. 58. 109. (If the word denotes the universal) all individuals can be understood from it and retention of one (ekashesha) is set aside. Otherwise, if P. 1. 2. 58. is discarded, one would understand plurality of individuals (in a compound like goshucara which is wrong). Commentary [This view is not correct....
Read full contents: Verse 3.14.108-109
Vaisheshika-sutra with Commentary [by Nandalal Sinha]
Inconclusive. sati—existing; bahutve—plurality. 36. Plurality (of Sound) existing, (these arguments are) inconclusive. Commentary: The Upaskara of Shankara Mishra: (English rendering of Shankara Mishra s commentary called Upaskara from the 15th century) Confuting all these reasons, he says: [Read sutra 2.2.36 above] ‘Sandighah, i.e., not one-pointed. So it has been said, “Kashyapa taught that a contradictory, unproved, or uncertain mark was no mark.”...
Read full contents: Sutra 2.2.36 (The same refuted)
Contribution of Vachaspati-Mishra to Samkhya System [by Sasikumar. B]
But qualitative identity cannot go with numerical plurality. Multiplicity without some kind of distinction is unthinkable. “Plurality would involve limitations, and an absolute, immortal, eternal and unconditional Purusha, cannot be more than one” ....
Read full contents: Chapter 3.3f - Purusha (the self) in Sankhya
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[An Integrated Science of the Absolute: index]
[About the Author (Narayana Guru and Nataraja Guru)]
[Introduction]
[The Three Steps in a Complete Philosophy]