The Brahma Sutras by the Sage Badarayana is one of the key texts in the study of Vedanta. It systematises and harmonises the ideas expressed in several Upanishads. The text criticizes the concept of dualism of the Samkhya philosophy, and instead advocates the concept of non-dualist Brahman as the Ultimate Reality or Truth. It describes the nature of the self (Atman), and the knowledge which is essential for achieving the Liberation (moksha) in one’s life. The Brahma Sutras consist of 555 aphorisms or sutras, divided in four chapters (adhyayas), with each chapter divided into four parts (padas). Each part (pada) is further subdivided into sections called Adhikaranas. Each Adhikarana is associated with one or more sutras. Although the Brahma Sutras are said to be unambiguous, comprehensive, and irrefutable, they are nonetheless subject to different interpretations including those by Sankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Nimbarkacharya, Vallabhacharya, and Madhvacharya. The Brahma sutras echo the essence of Vedas. These aspects are described in my book, comprising of 3 Parts and 19 Chapters, along with the English translation and commentary on each sutra.
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Prof. (Dr.) Jai Paul Dudeja
Born in June 1948, Prof. (Dr.) Jai Paul Dudeja holds a brilliant academic record. He did his Master’s degree in Physics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani (India), and Ph.D. degree in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. He has been in regular employment as a Scientist, Professor, Dean, Director, Principal and a Senior Academic Administrator in various educational institutions, universities, laboratories, public and private organizations. He superannuated as a Senior Scientist and Additional Director in May 2008, in the field of Laser Science & Technology, from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Government of India. After DRDO, he served for over 11 years, till his last posting as a Director, Amity Institute of Laser Technology & Opto-electronics, at Amity University Gurgaon, from where he retired in Nov 2019.
Dr. Dudeja has delivered invited lectures on multiple subjects in various international conferences in India and other countries.
Till date, Dr. Dudeja has published/presented about 90 research papers in various national and international journals/conferences. Besides this, he has authored thirty-eight books on science, technology, spirituality, mysticism, consciousness, and various other subjects.
