M. Hiriyanna – författare

The present work is a simpler and shorter account of the author's previously published Outline of Indian Philosophy. Therefore, in accordance with the aim kept in view in writing, it leaves out many of the details included in the previous one. The difference between them, however, does not consist merely in these omissions: There is also variation in the treatment of some topics, as, for instance, in the first two chapters dealing with early Indian thought. At least in two cases, again, there are important additions. In the earlier book, Buddhism was dealt with in reference to two stages of its growth. There is a third phase, representing the doctrine as it was originally taught by Buddha; and a brief resume of it, as it has been reconstructed by scholars in recent years, also finds a place here. Similarly, the account of the Vedanta has been amplified by the inclusion of the Dvaita system of it. In treating of such a subject as Indian Philosophy, it is difficult to avoid the use of Sanskrit terms; but their number appearing in the body of the work has been reduced as far as possible, and a Glossary is provided to help the reader in finding out their meanings readily. It provides a concise, connected account of Indian philosophy, and interpretation and criticism are provided within the limits of the volume. The Essentials of Indian Philosophy provides a concise, connected account of Indian philosophy, and interpretation and criticism are provided within the limits of the volume. An introductory chapter summarises Vedic religion and philosophy, and then Indian thought respectively with the early post-Vedic period and the age of the systems. A brief historical survey accompanies each natural division of the subject, in addition to an exposition of its theory of knowledge, ontology and practical teaching. A glossary of Sanskrit terms and a good subject-index are provided.

For decades, Prof. Hiriyanna’s Art Experience has been a lamp which has provided?illumination?to?many?a?serious?student?of?Indian?aesthetics.A contemporary of the late Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, he was steeped in Indian philosophy and his writing was characterised by a careful economy of phrase – a model of precision and lucidity. He was the first among the pioneers to establish meaningfully the relationship of philosophy, aesthetics and life. Prof. Hiriyanna pointed at the core concept of the Upani]sadic view which was as relevant to philosophy as to art. He turned the course of the discussion on Indian art and aesthetics from history to its fundamentals of a world view, and the diverse paths of the quest for truth, viz., through specu­lative thought or alternately, refinement of senses and sense perceptions. He highlighted the Indian view that achievement of a life of harmony was not through extinguishment of interests, but by an expansion of them through?training?and?refinement?of?feeling?and?the?cultivation?of?emotion.The present volume carries fifteen contributions on topics of Indian aesthetics. After a penetrating analysis of the fundamental concepts envisaged from a traditional point of view, Prof. Hiriyanna interprets them succinctly. He elucidates the theory of Rasa from the point of Sankhya in a masterly fashion; equally illuminating are the other essays on Rasa and Dhvani, and Sanskrit poetics and Forewords contributed by him. Each essay?illuminates?a?facet?of?Indian?aesthetics?or?an?aspect?of?poetics.

This volume is based on lectures delivered at Mysore University on Indian philosophy. It is divided into three parts, each containing a brief historical analysis, theory of knowledge, ontology, and practical mode of pedagogy. The author deals with Vedic and post-Vedic literatures, explaining the stages of pre-Upanishadic and Upanishadic writings and their philosophies. The post-Vedic period concerns writings such as the Srimada Bhagavad Gita and the philosophies of early Buddhist and Jain texts. The third part of this book covers Charvaka, Nyaya-Vaisheshika, Sankhya, Yoga, and Purva-Mimamsa philosophies, which are the six forms of philosophy known as shaddarshana. However, the author also explains Vedanta, Advaita, and Vishishtadvaita, which form the Dvaita-Advaita philosophy and gave birth to the Bhakti tradition in medieval India.