Publisher's Synopsis
Saundary A-Lahari: The Ocean Of Beauty, Of Sri Samkara-Bhagavat-Pada is a book that explores the concept of beauty in Hinduism. The book is written by Sri Samkara-Bhagavat-Pada, also known as Adi Shankaracharya, one of the most prominent philosophers and theologians in Hinduism.The Saundary A-Lahari is a collection of hymns and verses that praise the beauty of the divine feminine, particularly the goddess Shakti. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains 41 verses that describe the beauty of the goddess, while the second part contains 59 verses that explain the philosophical and spiritual significance of beauty in Hinduism.Throughout the book, Sri Samkara-Bhagavat-Pada uses vivid and elaborate imagery to describe the beauty of the goddess, such as comparing her eyes to lotus petals and her hair to a dark cloud. He also explores the idea that beauty is not just physical, but also spiritual, and that the goddess represents the ultimate beauty that is both divine and human.The Saundary A-Lahari is considered a highly influential and important text in Hinduism, particularly in the worship of the goddess Shakti. The book is written in Sanskrit and has been translated into various languages, including English.This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
