René Guénon
French metaphysician, philosopher and esotericist; founder of the Traditionalist School, known for writings on symbolism, Hinduism and Sufism and for his critique of modernity. He converted to Islam and spent his later years in Egypt.
Books
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1. Man And His Becoming According To The Vedanta
A concise, traditional exposition of Vedanta that analyzes the human condition as rooted in ignorance of the true Self and sets out the metaphysical principles and stages by which a being comes to recognize its identity with the Absolute; it distinguishes the various levels or principles of human constitution (physical, subtle, psychic, intellectual), explains the roles of maya and avidya in creating apparent limitation, contrasts discursive mind with higher intellective knowledge, and prescribes the spiritual path of inner renunciation and knowledge (jnana) leading to liberation and reunion with the Brahman.
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