The ocean of Inquiry: a neglected classic of late Advaita Vedanta

The Ocean of Inquiry (Vicar-sagar) is a vernacular compendium of Advaita Vedanta, one of the most influential traditions of South Asian religion and philosophy, especially in modern times. Its author, Niscaldas (ca. 1791 - 1863), was a classically trained pandit and a sadhu of the Dadu Panth. His wo...

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Main Author: Allen, Michael S. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Ann Arbor, MI UMI 2013
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hindi religious literature / Advaita
IxTheo Classification:BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
Further subjects:B Thesis

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