George Thibaut

George Thibaut
George Thibaut was a German Indologist and scholar of Sanskrit, known for his translations of important Hindu texts. He is most recognized for translating parts of the "Vedānta-Sūtras" and "The Śatapatha Brāhmana" as part of the Sacred Books of the East series, edited by Max Müller. Thibaut's work contributed to the understanding of Indian philosophy and ancient religious texts in the West. His detailed and scholarly approach helped bridge the cultural and intellectual gap between Europe and South Asia during the 19th century.

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INTRODUCTION. In the Introduction to the first volume of the translation of the 'Vedânta-Sûtras with Sankara's Commentary' (vol. xxxiv of this Series) I have dwelt at some length on the interest which Râmânuja's Commentary may claim—as being, on the one hand, the fullest exposition of what may be called the Theistic Vedânta, and as supplying us, on the other, with means of... more...

INTRODUCTION. To the sacred literature of the Brahmans, in the strict sense of the term, i.e. to the Veda, there belongs a certain number of complementary works without whose assistance the student is, according to Hindu notions, unable to do more than commit the sacred texts to memory. In the first place all Vedic texts must, in order to be understood, be read together with running commentaries such... more...