Abstract: Manasollāsa, composed by Sureśvarācārya, is a landmark contribution to Advaita Vedānta that synthesizes epistemology, ontology, psychology, ethics, and spiritual praxis. Rather than dismissing the empirical world as absolutely unreal due to avidyā (ignorance), Sureśvarācārya affirms its practical validity and functional significance within human experience. This research paper provides a comprehensive philosophical study of Manasollāsa, focusing specifically on its embedded ethical dimensions. It argues that morality is foundational, rather than external, to metaphysical inquiry. By exploring consciousness, cognitive errors, and emotional discipline, the text demonstrates that spiritual liberation is deeply grounded in ethical responsibility. Ultimately, this study situates Sureśvarācārya’s insights within contemporary academic debates, highlighting their profound relevance in addressing modern ethical crises, psychological unrest, and the universal search for personal transformation.
Sankar Pramanik (Mon,) studied this question.