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(late 11th cent. CE).
Jewish philosopher, known only through his major work
Kitab al-Hidaya ila Fara'd al-Qulub
(tr. into Heb. as
ovot ha-Levavot
, Duties of the Hearts). It discusses the ritual and ethical obligations of the
Torah
, and attempts to lead the reader through various mystical stages towards union with God.
Jewish philosopher, known only through his major work
Kitab al-Hidaya ila Fara'd al-Qulub
(tr. into Heb. as
ovot ha-Levavot, Duties of the Hearts). It discusses the ritual and ethical obligations of the
Torah
, and attempts to lead the reader through various mystical stages towards union with God.
B
hya-p
j
hya-pj(Skt.). The external forms of devotion in Hinduism, especially to
avat
ras
; but equally constituting the
karma-k
a
(ritual requirements) of the
Vedas
.
avat
ras; but equally constituting the
karma-k
a(ritual requirements) of the
Vedas
.
Baidawi
(Islamic scholar)
:
(Islamic scholar)
:
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