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The Birth of Indology as an Islamic Science: Al-Biruni’s Treatise on Yoga Psychology
0Explore the birth of Indology as an Islamic science through Al-Biruni’s groundbreaking work. Mario Kozah’s research meticulously examines how this medieval scholar systematically studied Indian religions and philosophy, offering a unique perspective on Hinduism. Discover Al-Biruni’s profound engagement with Yoga psychology, his Arabic translation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, and his interpretation of core Indian concepts like metempsychosis. This essential read for scholars, students of religious studies, and anyone fascinated by ancient Indian history and comparative religion sheds light on early cross-cultural understanding before European Orientalism.
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The Birth of Indology as an Islamic Science: Al-Biruni’s Treatise on Yoga Psychology: 97 (Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science, 97)
0Uncover the foundational Islamic scholarship on ancient India with Al-Biruni’s groundbreaking work. This book explores how the 11th-century polymath established Indology as a scientific discipline within Islamic thought. Delve into his detailed analysis of Indian philosophy, comparative religion, and unique insights into yoga psychology. An essential read for scholars, students of history, philosophy, and religious studies, and anyone fascinated by the historical dialogue between Islamic scholarship and Indian intellectual traditions.