Publications

A Treatise on Advaitha

By Chattampi Swamikal

The  Advaita Vedanta treatise introduces the fundamental principles of Advaita Vedanta in simple language through seven prakaranas -  the Unreality of the World and Realization of Brahman, Superimposition and Its Removal, a Brief Exposition of the Principles of the Body, the Four Mahavakyas of the Vedas, Instruction of Tat tvam asi, and finally Essential sayings from the Vedas. A  complete manual by a realized sage gifted to elevate the seekers of truth from the darkness of blind faith to the brilliant radiance of eternal knowledge.

2024, ISBN: 978-93-83763-20-7

Compassion : A Critique

Chattampi Swamikal

Jeevakarunya Nirupanam translated here remains relevant for all times. Here Chattampi Swamikal is rooting for undiluted non-violence to be practiced by all. It is captivating how he takes the reader step-by-step into the pleasant discovery that it is just the practice of one hundred percent non-violence and the attitude of compassion that accompanies it that ultimately leads one to self-realization, the highest goal of human existence. It deserves to be read by one and all including school and college-going children. (English Tr: Jagathsimhan Nair)

2024. ISBN: 978-93-83763-03-0

Right to Learn Vedas: A Critique

Chattampi Swamikal

Vedas, the collection of Knowledge generated in society since ancient times is considered sacred. Access to it was monopolized by a minority. Others were barred from touching, listening to, learning or teaching it. First time in history Chattampi Swamikal challenged this,  arguing that everyone without any distinctions should be eligible to learn and teach Vedas. He considered knowledge a public wealth. It is interesting as well as riveting to find him chiding even such a titanic figure like Sankara and slagging off some of the revered commentators of Hindu theology. (English Tr: Jagathsimhan Nair)

2024. ISBN: 978-93-83763-95-5

Role of Man and Woman in the Cosmic Design

Chattampi Swamikal

A seminal work in its emphasis on the importance of women in society caught on, to remain in the spotlight ever after. In those rather dark ages it was amazing how Swamikal possessed such far-sightedness and wisdom as would fit the modern world. He establishes with lucid reasoning that woman should get more importance than man in the social order. Though this  narrative was based on a typical Kerala society of of those days, its message essentially is universal. (Tr. by: S. Jagathsimhan Nair)

2024. ISBN: 978-93-83763-80-1