Niti Jukti O Dharma by Bimal Krishna Matilal [Hardcover]

In this unique collection of essays written in Bengali by internationally renowned philosopher-professor Bimal Krishna Matilal, there are fourteen remarkable discussions. When the title essay of this book was being published serially in 'Desh' magazine, the Bengali scholarly community was already praising Bimal Krishna for his profound philosophical analysis, enriched with successful integration of justice and ethics—an achievement that is almost rare in modern literary discussions. In his extensive essay, Bimal Krishna adds a new dimension to the literary evaluation of the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics through the ethical and psychological analysis of the characters Krishna and Rama, instead of portraying them as gods. 'Itihasher Ram'—a suitable companion to this work, where a brief history of Ramayana studies is presented. Other essays discuss topics such as the historical significance of Sri Chaitanya, the study of philosophy in women's society, gambling, fate and divinity, the beloved as a deity, and Musal-Mudgar, among others. This collection of essays, written in a lively, engaging, and substantial manner, can be said to have provided readers with a fascinating 'Bharat Darshan'.