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05 July 2023, Volume 38 Issue 3
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Abstract
Emerson, the luminary philosopher, essayist, poet, and revered preacher of America, stood at the forefront of a tumultuous epoch in the mid-18th century. In his ceaseless quest for profound comprehension, he endeavored to unravel the profound significance of enduring strength and the materialistic tapestry of our earthly existence. To delve deeper into this enigma, he embarked upon a profound study of revered Hindu texts such as the Vedas, The Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita. Within the annals of Emerson's literary oeuvre, his resplendent works unravel his quintessential philosophical and mystical musings. At its core lies the moral idealism that posits God's governance through ethical laws, whereby the universe becomes a manifestation of divine emanation. Embedded within each individual, he believed, lay a mystical essence, an esoteric path to be explored, while exalting the quintessence of self-reliance as the ultimate gateway to transcendence. He exuded an unwavering faith in the veracity of natural inclination, with an unyielding belief that the harmony of the universe resided therein.
Emerson's seminal writings, including Nature,The American Scholar," "The Divinity School Address," "Self-Reliance, and The Over-Soul, bear eloquent testimony to the profound tenets of transcendentalism. Through his intellectual journey, he masterfully wove the intricate threads of Hindu karma, seamlessly merging it with his transcendentalist vision, unravelling the timeless wisdom that reverberates across cultures and eras.
Thus, this illuminating research endeavor seeks to unfurl the multifaceted layers of Emerson's profound exploration into Hindu karma, portraying it as a tapestry interwoven with transcendentalist thought, enlivening our understanding of the ethereal fabric that binds our human experience.
Keyword
Emerson, Hindu laws of karma, philosophical exploration, mysticism, moral idealism, transcendentalism, Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, self-reliance.
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