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Compendium of All Philosophies
The Sarvadarśanasaṃgraha Translated
Series: - Brill's Indological Library, Volume: 62
Editor / Translator:
The Sarvadarśanasaṃgraha presents sixteen philosophical systems known to its 14th century author. The first and so far only English translation of the whole of the Sarvadarśanasaṃgraha dates from the nineteenth century, when few of the source texts used by its author were accessible.
This new translation will rectify numerous current incorrect interpretations and misunderstandings of the text.
This new translation will rectify numerous current incorrect interpretations and misunderstandings of the text.
Johannes Bronkhorst, Ph.D. University of Pune 1969, Leiden University 1970, is Professor emeritus of Indian Studies at the University of Lausanne. He has published monographs, translations and many articles on India.
Preface
Introduction
1 Author
2 Extent and Structure
3 Intended Readership
4 Contents
5 Doxography
6 Text
7 Recurring Arguments
Sanskrit Text and English Translation
Introductory Verses
1 The Philosophy of CāRvāKa
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Against Inference
1.3 Coda
2 The Philosophy of the Buddhists
2.1 Refutation of the Preceding View
2.2 The Buddhist Position
2.3 General Features of Buddhism
3 The Philosophy of the Jainas
3.1 Refutation of the Preceding View
3.2 Jainism’s Own Position
4 The Philosophy of Rāmānuja
4.1 Refutation of the Preceding View
4.2 Three Categories
4.3 Critique of Advaita
4.4 Reality
4.5 Worship and Ritual
5 The Philosophy of Pūrṇaprajña
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Dvaita versus Advaita
5.3 The First sūtras
5.4 Coda
6 The Philosophy of the Pāśupatas who follow Nakulīśa
7 The Philosophy of the Followers of Śiva
7.1 The Lord
7.2 The Bound Soul
7.3 The Fetter
8 The Philosophy of Recognition
9 The Philosophy of the Lord of Mercury
10 The Philosophy of the Followers of Ulūka
10.1 Survey
10.2 Some Issues
11 The Philosophy of Akṣapāda
11.1 The Main Teachings
11.2 Liberation Is the Complete Annihilation of Pain
11.3 The Existence of God
12 The Philosophy of Jaimini
12.1 Introduction
12.2 The First Topic
12.3 The Authorlessness of the Veda
13 The Philosophy of Pāṇini
13.1 The Beginning of the Mahābhāṣya Explained
13.2 Sphoṭa and Brahma
14 The Philosophy of Sāṃkhya
14.1 Introductory Question
14.2 Existents Accepted in Sāṃkhya
14.3 Proofs
15 The Philosophy of Patañjali
15.1 The Treatise on Yoga
15.2 The Meaning of atha
15.3 The Subject Matter of Yoga
15.4 Yoga versus Treatise
15.5 Yoga and Absorption
15.6 Yoga and Suppressing the Changing States of the Mind
15.7 Absorption
15.8 Items Inimical to Yoga
15.9 Yoga of Action
15.10 More on the Yoga of Action
15.11 Limbs of Yoga
15.12 The Perfections
15.13 Liberation
15.14 Four Parts of Yoga
16 The Philosophy of Śaṅkara
16.1 Introduction: Refutation of the Doctrine of Modification
16.2 The Correct Position
Notes to the Translation
Bibliography
Introduction
1 Author
2 Extent and Structure
3 Intended Readership
4 Contents
5 Doxography
6 Text
7 Recurring Arguments
Sanskrit Text and English Translation
Introductory Verses
1 The Philosophy of CāRvāKa
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Against Inference
1.3 Coda
2 The Philosophy of the Buddhists
2.1 Refutation of the Preceding View
2.2 The Buddhist Position
2.3 General Features of Buddhism
3 The Philosophy of the Jainas
3.1 Refutation of the Preceding View
3.2 Jainism’s Own Position
4 The Philosophy of Rāmānuja
4.1 Refutation of the Preceding View
4.2 Three Categories
4.3 Critique of Advaita
4.4 Reality
4.5 Worship and Ritual
5 The Philosophy of Pūrṇaprajña
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Dvaita versus Advaita
5.3 The First sūtras
5.4 Coda
6 The Philosophy of the Pāśupatas who follow Nakulīśa
7 The Philosophy of the Followers of Śiva
7.1 The Lord
7.2 The Bound Soul
7.3 The Fetter
8 The Philosophy of Recognition
9 The Philosophy of the Lord of Mercury
10 The Philosophy of the Followers of Ulūka
10.1 Survey
10.2 Some Issues
11 The Philosophy of Akṣapāda
11.1 The Main Teachings
11.2 Liberation Is the Complete Annihilation of Pain
11.3 The Existence of God
12 The Philosophy of Jaimini
12.1 Introduction
12.2 The First Topic
12.3 The Authorlessness of the Veda
13 The Philosophy of Pāṇini
13.1 The Beginning of the Mahābhāṣya Explained
13.2 Sphoṭa and Brahma
14 The Philosophy of Sāṃkhya
14.1 Introductory Question
14.2 Existents Accepted in Sāṃkhya
14.3 Proofs
15 The Philosophy of Patañjali
15.1 The Treatise on Yoga
15.2 The Meaning of atha
15.3 The Subject Matter of Yoga
15.4 Yoga versus Treatise
15.5 Yoga and Absorption
15.6 Yoga and Suppressing the Changing States of the Mind
15.7 Absorption
15.8 Items Inimical to Yoga
15.9 Yoga of Action
15.10 More on the Yoga of Action
15.11 Limbs of Yoga
15.12 The Perfections
15.13 Liberation
15.14 Four Parts of Yoga
16 The Philosophy of Śaṅkara
16.1 Introduction: Refutation of the Doctrine of Modification
16.2 The Correct Position
Notes to the Translation
Bibliography
Scholars interested in Indian philosophy and in the history of Indian religions.