The Crest Jewel Of Wisdom: And Other Writings Of Sankaracharya is a book that contains various writings of the Indian philosopher and theologian, Sankaracharya. The book is a collection of his most important works, including his commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the Brahma Sutras.Sankaracharya was a prominent figure in the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy, and his writings are considered to be some of the most influential in Indian intellectual history. The book provides a comprehensive overview of his teachings, including his ideas on the nature of reality, the self, and the relationship between the individual and the divine.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Sankaracharya's philosophy. The first section contains his commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, which is one of the most important Hindu scriptures. In this section, Sankaracharya explains the meaning of the text and provides insights into its deeper spiritual significance.The second section of the book contains Sankaracharya's commentary on the Upanishads, which are a collection of ancient Hindu texts that explore the nature of reality and the self. In this section, Sankaracharya provides a detailed analysis of the Upanishads and their teachings, and offers his own insights into their meaning.The third section of the book contains Sankaracharya's commentary on the Brahma Sutras, which are a series of aphorisms that summarize the teachings of the Upanishads. In this section, Sankaracharya provides a detailed explanation of the sutras and offers his own interpretation of their meaning.Overall, The Crest Jewel Of Wisdom: And Other Writings Of Sankaracharya is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a deep understanding of one of the most important figures in Indian philosophy. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Hinduism, Advaita Vedanta, or Indian intellectual history.This is a new release of the original 1946 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.