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''The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom'' by [[Śankarâchârya]] is a work of [[Advaita Vedanta]] dealing with the concept of [[discrimination]]. | ''The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom'' by [[Śankarâchârya]] is a work of [[Advaita Vedanta]] dealing with the concept of [[discrimination]]. | ||
== Translations and editions == | == Translations and editions == | ||
Many translations and editions of this work have been produced over the years, such as ''Crest Jewel of Wisdom Viveka-Chudamani,'' translated by A. J. Alston with a commentary by H.P.Shastri. | |||
Two prominent Theosophists have translated this work from the original Sanskrit. [[Mohini Mohun Chatterji]] published his translation as ''Viveka Chudamani or Crest Jewel of Wisdom of Sri Sankaracharya '' in 1932, and [[Charles Johnston|Charles Johnston's]] version came out in 1946. | Two prominent Theosophists have translated this work from the original Sanskrit. [[Mohini Mohun Chatterji]] published his translation as ''Viveka Chudamani or Crest Jewel of Wisdom of Sri Sankaracharya '' in 1932, and [[Charles Johnston|Charles Johnston's]] version came out in 1946. | ||
Several versions are available online: | Several versions are available online: | ||
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* Translated by John Richards, Realization.org [http://www.realization.org/page/namedoc0/vc/vc_0.htm] | * Translated by John Richards, Realization.org [http://www.realization.org/page/namedoc0/vc/vc_0.htm] | ||
* Translation by Swami Madhavananda, ''Vivekachudamani - An Advaitic Prakarana Grantha of Shankaracharya,'' Advaita Philosophy Blogspot [http://advaitaphilosophy.blogspot.com/] | * Translation by Swami Madhavananda, ''Vivekachudamani - An Advaitic Prakarana Grantha of Shankaracharya,'' Advaita Philosophy Blogspot [http://advaitaphilosophy.blogspot.com/] | ||
== Additional resources == | == Additional resources == | ||
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=== Video === | === Video === | ||
* '''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRtuDWE10sVc4LlQAtZGtHBJFVF0wWLp7 The Essence of the Advaita Vedanta Tradition]''' at Theosophical Society YouTube channel. This five-part video course was presented by Janani Cleary. | * '''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRtuDWE10sVc4LlQAtZGtHBJFVF0wWLp7 The Essence of the Advaita Vedanta Tradition]''' at Theosophical Society YouTube channel. This five-part video course was presented by Janani Cleary. | ||
== Notes == | |||
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[[Category:Books|Crest-Jewel of Wisdom, The]] | |||
[[Category:Hinduism|Crest-Jewel of Wisdom, The]] | |||
Revision as of 17:46, 9 April 2021
The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom by Śankarâchârya is a work of Advaita Vedanta dealing with the concept of discrimination.
Translations and editions
Many translations and editions of this work have been produced over the years, such as Crest Jewel of Wisdom Viveka-Chudamani, translated by A. J. Alston with a commentary by H.P.Shastri.
Two prominent Theosophists have translated this work from the original Sanskrit. Mohini Mohun Chatterji published his translation as Viveka Chudamani or Crest Jewel of Wisdom of Sri Sankaracharya in 1932, and Charles Johnston's version came out in 1946.
Several versions are available online:
- 1946 translation by Charles Johnston, First edition, Theosophical University Press Online [1]
- 1946 translation by Charles Johnston, First edition, Sacred Texts [2]
- 1946 translation by Charles Johnston, First edition, Wikisource [3]
- Translated by John Richards, Realization.org [4]
- Translation by Swami Madhavananda, Vivekachudamani - An Advaitic Prakarana Grantha of Shankaracharya, Advaita Philosophy Blogspot [5]
Additional resources
Articles
- "Vivekachudamani" at Wikipedia.
- "Viveka Chudamani—Crest-Jewel of Wisdom: A Practical Guide to the Higher Life" at Teosofia.com.
- "The Crest Jewel" at Theosophy Trust Memorial Library.
Video
- The Essence of the Advaita Vedanta Tradition at Theosophical Society YouTube channel. This five-part video course was presented by Janani Cleary.