Selected Writings of M.M. Gopinath Kaviraj

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Gopinath Kaviraj (1887-1976) does not need presentation in the world of modern Indian philosophy and thought. He was for many years librarian in the Sanskrit College, Varanasi. He later became Principal of the Sanskrit College until 1937, when he voluntarily retired to devote himself to research and sadhana. He was conferred the titles of Mahamahopadhyaya in 1934 and of Padmavibhusana in 1964.

Shri Mahaswami: The Sage with Eyes of Light (HB)

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Shri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati, popularly known as the Paramacharya of Kanchipuram or Shri Mahaswami, became at the age of 13 the religious head of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. He was one of the most respected and venerated sages of the 20th century in India. Because of his unquestioned authority and spiritual depth he succeeded in reviving the traditional Hindu faith and beliefs, and reinvigorated the path of Advaita Vedanta.

Shri Mahaswami: The Sage with Eyes of Light (PB)

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Shri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati, popularly known as the Paramacharya of Kanchipuram or Shri Mahaswami, became at the age of 13 the religious head of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. He was one of the most respected and venerated sages of the 20th century in India. Because of his unquestioned authority and spiritual depth he succeeded in reviving the traditional Hindu faith and beliefs, and reinvigorated the path of Advaita Vedanta.

Spandapradipika A Commentary on the Spandakarika by Bhagavadutpalacarya

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The Spandapradipika is a commentary on the Spanda Karika, an early, seminal Kashmiri Saiva text. This commentary is by Bhagavadutpala, also known as Utpala Vaisnava, who lived in 10th century Kashmir. It is important both because it is early and especially because it contains copious references to Pancaratra sources–the earliest dateable ones so far recovered. Mark Dyczkowski has translated this text in his book Stanzas on VibrationThe Spandakarika with Four Commentaries.

Swami R. Vaidyanathan (Remaji): A Man with a Message to Humanity

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Swami Vaidyanathan (1913-1990) was an awakened and extraordinary individual of the modern age; a rare combination: master of music (both Indian and Western), science, and philosophy. He was awakened when he was 23 years old, studying the atom under Lord Rutherfold in Cambridge.