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Crest-Jewel of Wisdom
The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom (a.k.a. Vivekachudamani (Sanskrit: विवेकचूडामणि) is Connection Manual within the Advaita Vedanta tradition[1]. It is traditionally attributed to Adi Shankara of the eighth century CE, but modern scholars view this attribution as likely erroneous.
Notes
Two versions exist online, a Theosophical one translated by Charles Johnston[2] and a translation by John Richards[3] Richard's translation is, by far, the more accurate and grounded translation.
Literally translated, Vivikachudamani means Crest Jewel of Wisdom/judgment/distinction/prudence/right judgment/true knowledge/investigation [1].
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Footnotes
- ↑ Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom and Other Writings of Sankaracharya. Translated by Charles Johnston. Kindle Edition. 1999: Theosophical University Press, 1946. https://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/crest/crest-1.htm.
- ↑ Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom and Other Writings of Sankaracharya. Translated by Charles Johnston. Kindle Edition. 1999: Theosophical University Press, 1946. https://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/crest/crest-1.htm.
- ↑ Sankaracharya. The Crest-Jewel of Wisdom and Other Writings of Sankaracharya. Translated by John Richards. 1998, 1946. http://datadump.lightningpath.org/readings/viveka-sanskrit.pdf.