Akshara and Its Four Forms in Swaminarayan’s Doctrine

2016/04/01 by Smit Gadhia · 1 citation
Arts and Humanities · #Indian and Buddhist Studies #Doctrine #Philosophy #Political science #Law

paper · doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199463749.003.0010

published in Oxford University Press eBooks, 156-171 (Oxford University Press)

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Abstract

This chapter highlights different conceptualizations of akshara described by Swaminarayan in the Vachanamrut, and surveys its usage by Shankara, Ramanuja, Madhva, and Swaminarayan as understood by BAPS Swaminarayan Hindus. It pays special attention to the aspect of akshara as guru as emphasized by Swaminarayan in the Vachanamrut and draws connections with the concept of the ideal devotee as discussed in the traditions of Ramanuja and Chaitanya.

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• Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha [wikipedia]

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