This series of writings of Acharya M Hiriyanna on Aesthetics in Philosophy is a MUST HAVE. Book in the collection of any book lover . Though a Kannada speaking Uluchukamme Brahmin from chikkanayakanahalli, he became one of Mysooru's most distinguished scholars, guiding even Dr. S Radhakrishnan . His self effacing , perfectionist nature did not get him or his works the kind of celebrity that Dr Radhakrishnan gained . But that was his nature. ಅಚ್ಚುಕಟ್ಟುತನ in every aspect of his life .
Art Experience . Tho Shatavadhani Dr R Ganesh sir has spoken so beautifully on this, and many in our group like Arjun Bharadwaj are working actively, I present a layperson's perspective.
To gain entry into Bharateeya Darshana, Samskriti and Manodharma, this book is a MUST read for all . ಪಂಡಿತರಿಗೂ ಪಾಮರರಿಗೂ ಸಮನಾಗಿ ರಸಾಸ್ವಾದದ ಸರಳ ಬೋಧನೆ ನೀಡುವ ಅದ್ಭುತ ಕೃಪಿಡಿಯಿದು. The writing is in simple, easy English . Whether it is Art ( dance, music, painting, sculpture, literature etc) appreciation, or finding oneness with the Divine , there is always a purpose to human life, that is enjoyment of this God blessed ಮನುಷ್ಯ ಜನ್ಮ . Even through enjoyment of a good dish or a well made cinema, we can reach the state of bliss , equal to the detached ಆನಂದಾನುಭವ we get when in meditation or realising Brahman. Since realising Brahman is a difficult goal to achieve, Prof Hiriyanna demonstrates how beauty and aesthetic appreciation , ನಿಷ್ಕಾಮ ಕರ್ಮ, of our duties well performed, and striving for perfection in aesthetic pursuits gives the same ಆನಂದಾನುಭವ from ರಸಾಸ್ವಾದ . He explains with examples from Shankara to other philosophical schools to prove how aesthetics is evident all through our philosophies .. A must read for every layman, artiste, seeker of Truth.
- Anuradha Udayashankar
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