Śaṅkarācārya and Ānanda

This essay defends the view of G. C. Pande that, contrary to received opinion, "ānanda" (bliss, felicity) is accepted by Śaṅkara (ca. 788-820) as a feature of Brahman consistent with and parallel to sat (being) and cit (consciousness). It also includes a counterargument by B. N. K. Sharma,...

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Published inPhilosophy east & west Vol. 48; no. 4; pp. 553 - 567
Main Author Myers, Michael W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Honolulu University of Hawaii Press 01.10.1998
University Press of Hawaii
Subjects
Analysis
Atman
Axiology
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Brahmans
Consciousness
Desire
Empiricism
Felicity
Happiness
Hinduism
Indian philosophy
Judgment
Philosophy
Philosophy of religion
Philosophy, Indian
Pleasure
Sankara (700?-50?)
Self
Shankara, Adi
Theology
Upanishads
Vedanta
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Summary:This essay defends the view of G. C. Pande that, contrary to received opinion, "ānanda" (bliss, felicity) is accepted by Śaṅkara (ca. 788-820) as a feature of Brahman consistent with and parallel to sat (being) and cit (consciousness). It also includes a counterargument by B. N. K. Sharma, and in conclusion offers a reasoned judgment of the arguments of Śaṅkara and these two contemporary philosophers.
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ISSN:0031-8221
1529-1898
DOI:10.2307/1400017