New Book Release

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As we are discussing Brahmasuutra-s, I would like to inform the

release of a new book - Shreemannyaayasudhasaara which discusses the

dwaitic view of Brahmasuutra-s.

A little background about the book - Shree Madhvachaarya has written

four books which are commentaries on Brahmasuutra of which

Anuvyaakhyaana is one of the most popular book. On this Shree Jaya

Theertha has written further commentary - a monumental work called

Nyaayasudha - this latter book is considered the ultimate book in

Madhwa tradition and is treated very reverentially. Shree H.H. Swami

Vishwesha Thiirta Swamiji of Pejavara Mutt has condensed the above

two books into a two-part book called Shreemannyaayasudhaasaara in

KannaDa language. Shree Gururaja Acharya who was a formerly junior

MaTaadhipati - Swami Viswavijaya Thiirtha of Pejavara Mutt, and who

incidentally a God given Son for us, translated the book into English

while I was there in Madras. This book is now published with the

blessing of Vishwesha Theertha Swamij by the Shri Krishana Shri

Ragavendra Mutt of Madras. I have provide below some introduction

and also where the book can be obtained. Shree Paramaarthanandaji,

based on whose lectures I am writing my Brahmasuutra notes, also

wrote a brief preface for the book. If anyone wants more info. about

the book, he/she can contact me or the Mutt directly.

 

Hari Om!

Sadananda

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Shreemannyaayasudhaasaara

(Parts I & II)

by

H.H. Shri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji

Shri Pejavara Mutt

English Translation by

Shri Gururaja Acharya

(formerly Shri Viswavijaya Theertha of Pejavara Mutt)

 

Published by

Sri Krishna Sri Raghavendra Mutt

T. Nagar, Madras

Copies can be obtained from Pejavara Mutt or from the Publisher

(Price Rs. 150 + postage)

 

 

H.H. Shri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji writes in his preface to the

original text in kannada:

 

"We have made efforts to simplify to the extent possible the essence

of Anuvyaakhyaana and Nyaayasudha in this text. There is no

spiritual topic, which is not included in the Nyaayasudha. We can

find a unique talent in the Nyaayasudha of analyzing all the aspects

in every detail and examining each one logically according to valid

means of knowledge, pramaaNa. This work answers directly to all

objections and questions regarding any philosophical subject. This

is the masterpiece in the philosophical field. We have tried to

translate in a simple style without using technical words so that

even ordinary seekers can understand the analysis of the truth. The

first two chapters of this text have analyzed the supreme

infiniteness of the Lord who alone is the knowable entity in all the

scriptures. It has been discussed carefully so that the glory of the

Lord is not tainted by any defects. We can find the beautiful

description of he personality of the Lord without affecting His

infiniteness, which is entirely different from sentient and

insentient world, which is full of defects and weaknesses. There is

no scope for unreality in the spiritual pursuits for the realization

of the Supreme Brahman. An emphasis is given from the beginning to

the end for a realistic path of approaching the Lord. It is depicted

that there are no inadequacies in the state of liberation, which is

ultimate goal, or fruit of all our pursuits. No one will desire for

such liberation where one looses his own identity and which is devoid

of happiness and consciousness. All the three, the subject of this

text, path and the final goal, are defect-less and supreme. Hence

this text is regarded as the best of all. We hope that the seekers

will accept this simple and clear translation of this great work.

 

We have collected all the philosophical aspects described under each

topic and presented in this text. We would like to present the

detailed analysis of pramaaNa, prameya and other schools of thought

in the second part.

 

..........

In his introduction to the second part Shri Swamiji writes:

 

In the first part we have explained the meaning of adhikaraNa-s in

Brahmasuutra on the basis of Sreemannyaayasudha and Anuvyaakyaana.

In this second part the same topics have been discussed in an

exhaustive manner. Shree Madhvachaarya has described pramaaNa and

prameya in detail in his masterpiece, Anuvyaakyaana, along with

comparative analysis of the divergent schools of thoughts. In this

part, in conjunction with the discussion of these topics from Sudha,

we have explained them in detail. An attempt is made to explain

several subjects including the unreality of the world, the identity

of jiiva and Brahman, etc., which were critically discussed in Sudha

at various places, are grouped together and discussed in one place.

We have made efforts in presenting for the society in a simple way,

extremely difficult subjects of the scriptures, which are very deep

and profound, without using much of technical jargon. We hope that

the sincere seeker will get benefit our of this

 

In this part there are intensive examination of pros and cons of

different schools of thoughts. These discussions are conducted from

the point of reality to inquire into the truth. This will not

perturb anyone who has an unbiased vision of inquiry into the truth

and free from possessions and aversions. To realize the truth, such

comparative analysis is unavoidable. But it should be limited only

to the inquiry of the truth. Then there wouldn't be any problem for

the unity of the society and for cooperative endeavor for common

upliftment among all believers. One should bear this in mind while

studying this book. Then only there will not be any room for

misunderstanding.

 

Sd.

Shree Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji

Shree Pejavara Adhokshaja Mutt, Udipi.

 

Ashirvachanam:

 

We are immensely pleased to know that the English version of

Nyaayasudhaasara authored by us is getting published. Our beloved

spiritual disciple Shri Gururaja Acharya has translated it into

English. Sri Gururaja Acharya who has studied under our guidance,

Nyaya, Vedanta, etc., in a traditional and classical style is a great

scholar and highly talented. His interest in learning English

language was tremendous. He has taken meticulous care and attempted

successfully to translate into English the Sudhaasaara of Kannada

version replete with highly subtle philosophical aspects. We are

extremely appreciative of Shri Gururaja Acharya for accomplishing

this great task and hope that many such works on Vedanta will be

brought out by him. We pray Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Madhvacharya

to bless him. We also hope that the people of different place and

language will enjoy absolutely the essential and excellent teachings

of the Shreemannyaayasudha, the great masterpiece of Shri

Jayatheertha.

 

With Supreme NaraayaNa Smaranaas

Shri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of

Pejavara Mutt)

 

Translators Offerings:

 

........ A study of Anuvyaakyaana and Sudha is an essential

prerequisite for getting a deeper insight into Dwaita Vedanta

Tenants. But these are highly technical works written in terse

Sanskrit and presented in the classical style replete with subtleties

of dialectical arguments. Hence they are beyond the comprehension of

ordinary students of philosophy. ... So far as I am aware, it is for

the first time that an attempt is being made to present in simple

Kannada the quintessence of Anuvyaakhyaaana and Shreemannyaayasudha

in a authoritative manner with hair-splitting analysis, more

importantly maintaining total consistency from the beginning to the

end of the text, which is a special characteristic style of Shree

Swamiji. This monumental work is not only the essence of Sudha but

also the clear evidence of unique brilliance of Shree Swamiji.

 

I felt that such a great work should be a benefit not only to kannada

speaking people, but to all the philosophical minds of he world, that

are interested to learn exclusive contributions of the great Shri

Madhvachaarya and Shree Jayatheertha.

 

...... I tried to keep as close to the text as possible in translation

without diluting or distorting the original subject matter although

at times it was extremely difficult to find the right choice of the

words to give exact import of the text. The great opportunity to

learn Shreemannyaayasudha in the traditional manner directly from

Swamiji and to teach the text to the students of Vidhyaapeeta from

Bangalore during the mid eighties has greatly helped me in

translating this kannada version into English. ... It is my great

joy and satisfaction to offer this translation at the Holy feet of my

Guru, Shree Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji as an expression of my deep

gratitude and reverence. ...

 

With Pranaams

Shri Gururaja Acharya

Madras

 

Message by Swami Paramaarthananda of advaita tradition

 

Shreemannyaaya sudha is an important Vedantic work authored by Shree

Jayatheertha. This masterpiece presents the Vedantic teaching as

seen by Dvaita Tradition. Being a polemical work written in Sanskrit

with technical terms of logic, this great work is not accessible to

the lay seeker. For their benefit, revered Shree Vishwesha Theertha

Swamiji has broughtout its simplified kannada Version titled as

Shreemannyaayasudhasaara. A great attempt has been made to translate

this work in English so that it can benefit a wider audience. Shree

Gururaja Acharya who was formally the junior Acharya of Shree

Pejavara Mutt has done a great service through this work. Keeping

the translation as close to the original as possible, Shree Gururaja

Acharya has managed to present this monumental work in a simple

language. I am sure that this translated version will be welcomed by

all the Vedantic Students and that more people will be benefited

through this work

 

with Naaryayanasmrithis

Swami Paramaarthananda

Madras.

--

K. Sadananda

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