--- product_id: 85402463 title: "Matter and Mind: The Vaisheshika Sutra of Kanada Paperback – August 13, 2016" brand: "subhash kak" price: "VT6089" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/85402463-matter-and-mind-the-vaisheshika-sutra-of-kanada-paperback-august store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Matter and Mind: The Vaisheshika Sutra of Kanada Paperback – August 13, 2016 **Brand:** subhash kak **Price:** VT6089 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Matter and Mind: The Vaisheshika Sutra of Kanada Paperback – August 13, 2016 by subhash kak - **How much does it cost?** VT6089 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/85402463-matter-and-mind-the-vaisheshika-sutra-of-kanada-paperback-august) ## Best For - subhash kak enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted subhash kak brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Matter and Mind: The Vaisheshika Sutra of Kanada Paperback – August 13, 2016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61b2p-4L5yL.jpg) ![Matter and Mind: The Vaisheshika Sutra of Kanada Paperback – August 13, 2016 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615ZsalGvxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Treatment of an Often Ignored Area *by J***R on September 8, 2016* The Vaisesika Sutras are one of the six major dharsanas, or schools, of Indian thought. Surprisingly few books, however, have commented or explained these sutras in an exhaustive manner. Until now. This new book by Subhash Kak is a welcomed addition to Indian scholarship and explains the Vaisesika dharsana in a careful, systematic and enlightening manner. Kak’s commentary is especially important given that the Vaisesika is frequently overlooked in favor of other dharsanas such as Vedanta or Samkhya. Kak’s presentation of the Vaisesika is both exhaustive and enlightening.Kak’s exposition contains an introduction of the Vaisesika dharsana. This summary precedes a translation of the Vaisesika Sutras, with Kak’s commentary on selected sutras. Two essays conclude the commentary.As the title indicates, this book deals with the nature of dharma, physical reality. Most explanations describe the Vaisesika as consisting in the atomistic theory of reality, and stops there. According to Kak, the main components of reality in the Vaisesika dharsana is matter and mind. In the Vaisesika dharsana the prominence of mind is made explicit. While this is a general feature of most dharsanas, in the Vaisesika dharsana goes further to refine this distinction. Indeed, in the nature of things, mind, the Atman, takes precedence to and is the progenitor of the inner substance underlying physical matter.The sutras as explaining that physical reality is the result of a conjunction of mind (purusa) and matter (prakrti). Not content with this statement the Vaisesika goes into some length at how matter evolves afterwards from that conjunction, Kak’s commentary on the sutras adds to the substance of Vaisesika by giving a perspective through modern physics. For example, the Vaisesika predates modern quantum theory and relativistic theory by postulating that reality is to be viewed from the perspective of the observer.This book is both highly recommended because it explores areas not usually followed and presents ancient concepts in a modern light. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book *by B***L on May 23, 2023* Great translation, insights by author, and commentary. Very user friendly and easy to read compared to most available online, definitely recommend.For context, I am very into philosophy and have explored most seminal texts and this one made exploring Vaisheshika much easier than other things I was reading online ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Amazing Ideas include the consciousness of the observer *by K***E on April 14, 2023* This is an important book as we humans debate the nature of reality. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/85402463-matter-and-mind-the-vaisheshika-sutra-of-kanada-paperback-august](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/85402463-matter-and-mind-the-vaisheshika-sutra-of-kanada-paperback-august) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*