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Scattered Jewels of a Wisdom Tradition: A Vedanta Glossary
Paperback
Publisher: Daniel McKenzie
Published: Jan 14 2026
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Scattered Jewels of a Wisdom Tradition is a comprehensive glossary of Advaita Vedanta - a non-dual wisdom tradition - designed as both a reference work and a contemplative companion.
Vedanta relies on a precise vocabulary to reveal the nature of reality and the Self. Yet many of its key terms are routinely misunderstood, mistranslated, or reduced to vague spiritual slogans. This book restores their original depth, function, and rigor.
Rather than offering inspirational summaries or simplified definitions, Scattered Jewels presents Vedantic concepts as they are traditionally understood and applied in Self-inquiry.
What You'll Find Inside Each entry includes: - The Sanskrit root and its most accurate meaning- Scriptural sources from the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and classical commentaries
- The traditional understanding within Advaita Vedanta
- A clear Vedantic analysis showing how the concept functions in Self-inquiry
- Common misconceptions clarified and corrected
- The teaching distilled to its essential significance The entries are written in plain, precise English, without devotional language or unnecessary technicality, making the material accessible while remaining faithful to the tradition. How This Book Is Meant to Be Used This is not a book to be read straight through. It is a book meant to be returned to - during study, reflection, and periods of genuine questioning. Readers may consult a single term, explore related ideas, or simply open the book and linger. Designed with clarity, restraint, and visual care, Scattered Jewels of a Wisdom Tradition is intended to create the conditions for contemplation, not consumption. Who This Book Is For
- Students of Vedanta seeking a reliable, non-diluted reference
- Serious spiritual seekers drawn to self-knowledge rather than belief
- Readers of philosophy, consciousness studies, and comparative religion
- Libraries, academic settings, and long-term personal study
About the Author
Daniel McKenzie writes within the context of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dual wisdom tradition. His work aims to make ancient knowledge accessible to modern readers through clarity, reason, and simplicity. He is the author of Samsara and The Wisdom Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.Also from
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