Principles of the Study of Hinduism (Eastern Religions) according to René Guenon

Subject Areas : Christianity

amir yousefi ¹ , Fayyaz Gharaei ²

1 - Religions and mysticism/Theology faculty/University of Tehran
2 - Associate professor, Religions and Mysticism, Theology, Ferdowsi University 0f Mashhad

Received: 2022-05-22 Accepted : 2022-05-22 Published : 2022-02-20

Keywords: Hinduism, Rene Guenon, Principles of Study, East, West, Orientalists,

Abstract :

In the following article, René Guenon's view on the correct approach to Hindu studies is discussed. In this regard, Guenon's view is presented in the context of critique of the scientific and historical view, which is opposite to his view. According to Guenon, the division into two views, western and eastern, is generally justifiable, and the western view has serious flaws that it cannot properly understand the teachings of the East, especially Hinduism. therefore, he rejects the general competence of the West in understanding the East, Among the reasons: he mentions lack of understanding of the spirit of the Oriental language and lack of intra-religious views. in return; The necessary principles for understanding these teachings will be explained from his works; 1- Having a stable-oriented view, not evolutionary 2- Believing in metaphysics and its effects 3- Understanding the spirit of Hindu language 4- Having an empathetic and intra-religious view 5- Having a cryptic and symbolic view which is discussed in this article.

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