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Nisargadatta The Philosophy

A book organized in 2 parts, arranged under 100 advaitic concepts, using only Nisargadatta's own words. This is a condensation of every significant idea spoken by Nisargadatta during talks given to his students in Bombay. The result is the most direct and powerful elucidation of the Advaita Vedanta Philosophy yet made known to mankind. 188 magnificent and astonishing pages.

Sankara - Atma Bodha -

An English translation, the romanized Sanskrit text, word for word meanings from the Monier Williams Sanskrit Dictionary, an introduction and analysis. (under construction)

Astavakra Gita

Condensed into the 100 principle concepts.  Also an historical introduction.

Essays

1.  Shakti

2.  The Universe as Theatre

3.  What is the benefit of self-knowledge? 

4.  Consciousness Knowledge Understanding

5.  Gods, Lokas and the concept of Oneness in Advaita Vedanta

6.  An Advaitic Story - Ten men crossing a river

Advaita Vedanta - The Names

An exploration of the subtle metaphysical meanings of the principle Sanskrit words and concepts used in Advaita Vedanta philosophy. An expansive refined glossary, almost an encyclopedia.  (under construction)

Advaita Vedanta - an introduction. The basic concepts of classical Advaita explained in language understandable to students new to Advaita.  (under construction)

Advaita Vedanta - in depth.  A discussion of the principle concepts of Advaita Vedanta from a profound, possibly slightly awesome, metaphysical viewpoint.            (under construction)

Some Questions of Philosophy - a journey into the profundity of mind using only the power of questions. The questions are derived from the best of Western and Indian Philosophy.    (under construction)

Advaita Vedanta - a Blog by J A Ward

Periodic short essays on diverse advaitic subjects. A sharing of ideas and insights.