Carama-sloka-vyakhyavali A Series of Commentaries on the Final Verse

Carama-sloka-vyakhyavali A Series of Commentaries on the Final Verse of the Bhagavad Gita: “To Give Up or Not?”
Compiled and Translated by HH Bhanu Swami
 
Carama-sloka-vyakhyavali is a thoughtful compilation of commentaries on the final verse of the Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavad Gita 18.66, beginning with the famous instruction: “Give up all dharmas and just surrender unto Me alone.” This pivotal verse has been interpreted in different ways by the major Vedanta traditions, and this book brings together those diverse perspectives for careful study and comparison.
 
HH Bhanu Swami presents commentaries from a wide range of respected philosophical traditions and teachers, allowing readers to explore how different schools understand Krishna's final instruction to Arjuna. The book discusses interpretations associated with Sankaracarya, Ramanujacarya, Pillai Lokacarya, Vedanta Desika, Madhvacarya, Jaya Tirtha, Sridhara Swami, Kesava Kasmiri, Madhusudana Sarasvati, Vallabha, Purusottama, Sanatana Gosvami, Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, and Baladeva Vidyabhusana, among others.
 
The introduction examines the context of the carama-sloka and highlights the central question surrounding the meaning of sarva-dharman parityajya. The book also explores concepts of dharma, karma, surrender and bhakti, presenting the philosophical arguments behind different interpretations.
 
Particularly valuable for students of Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy, the book places the Gaudiya understanding alongside other Vedanta traditions, making it a useful reference for readers interested in comparative Vedanta and the theological meaning of surrender to Krishna.
 
Key Features
Detailed study of Bhagavad Gita 18.66
Commentaries from major Vedanta schools
Includes perspectives from Advaita, Visistadvaita, Dvaita, Pustimarga and Gaudiya traditions
Compiled and translated by HH Bhanu Swami
Useful for students of Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta philosophy
Explores the meaning of surrender, dharma, karma and bhakti
Includes an introduction, contextual discussion and notes on karma and dharma
Pages: 101
Format: Paperback
Language: English
 
A valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most discussed and significant verses of the Bhagavad Gita.