BRAHMA SUTRAS BOOKS (ब्रह्मसूत्र)

FAQs

Q1. Which is the best translation of Brahma Sutras?

Brahma Sutras are a Sanskrit text that is considered an important part of the Vedic scriptures. There have been many translations of the verses of Brahma Sutras and the best book is the “ब्रह्मसूत्र (सरल हिन्दी व्याख्यासहित) - The Brahma Sutras with Easy Explanation in Hindi” authored by Hari Krishna Das Goyndka. This book is published by Gita Press, Gorakhpur, which is an authentic publication. The author of this book has translated each Sanskrit verse into simple Hindi language that can be understood by everyone.

Q2. Who wrote the Brahmasutra?

The Brahma Sutra was authored by Maharshi Badrayana Vyas (also known as Krishna Dvaipayana Vyas), a great sage in the history of Sanatan Dharma. He wrote 555 verses of Brahma Sutra in the Sanskrit language and structured them into four chapters. These verses elaborately talk about material existence, how the material world/universe was created, and the information of the Absolute Truth (Brahman). Brahma Sutra is considered an important part of the Vedic scriptures and describes five Tattvas: Ishvara (the Supreme Personality of Godhead), Jiva (living entity), Prakriti (material nature), Kaal (eternal time), and Karma (action).

Q3. What are Brahma Sutras?

The Brahma Sutra, also known as Vedanta Sutra, is a principal Vedic literature that is considered the essence of all knowledge. Maharshi Badrayana Vyasa, the literary incarnation of Lord Hari, wrote the Brahma Sutra to clearly present the final message of all the Vedas and Upanishads. Brahma Sutra consists of 555 Sanskrit verses compiled in four chapters. These verses refute all the misconceptions about the Vedas that ignorant beings hold onto. They establish the nature of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vishnu or Krishna, and describe the relationship of the living entities with Him.

Q4. When were the Brahma Sutras written?

During the Dwapar Yuga, people propounded many misinterpretations about the Vedas and misunderstood the aim of human life. At that time, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Hari, incarnated as Vyasadev and restored the Vedas. The Brahma Sutra was thus written by Shri Vyasadev at the end of Dwapara Yuga to dispel the ignorance of the people of Kali Yuga and to establish them into the Absolute reality. The verses of the Brahma Sutra describe Lord Vishnu as the Supreme Brahman and the cause of all causes.