Summary
Annotation. The Essence of Vedanta examines
issues of existential philosophy from the viewpoint of the Veda,
the most ancient and sacred of Indian scriptures, and also outlines
the work of Sankara, the early medieval master of Vedanta's
dominant form, Advaita. The foundation of all Vedic teaching lies
in the universal truth that human nature reflects God (Brahman),
who exists in every living thing. An individual needs no salvation
therefore, because he or she is never lost, but merely living in
ignorance of his or her true nature.
