Essence Of The Upanishads
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Essence Of The Upanishads
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Author : Eknath Easwaran
language : en
Publisher: Nilgiri Press
Release Date : 2009-08-29
Essence Of The Upanishads written by Eknath Easwaran and has been published by Nilgiri Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-29 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Through his interpretation of one important Upanishad, an ancient wisdom text, Eknath Easwaran shows how the timeless Indian tradition offers guidance on how to live today. Lyrical, dramatic, and inspiring, the Katha Upanishad presents the core ideas of Indian mysticism in a mythic story all can relate to — the adventure of a young hero, Nachiketa, who passes into the kingdom of Death in search of immortality. The King of Death tests his resolve, but the teenager stands firm, demanding answers to the age-old questions, "What is the purpose of life? What happens to me when I die?" Death emerges as the perfect spiritual guide — direct, uncompromising, and challenging. Easwaran’s approach to the Katha is both practical and universal. He explains key Sanskrit terms like karma and prana, illustrating them through everyday anecdotes and entertaining analogies while placing Indian spirituality into the broader context of world mysticism.
Essence Of The Upanishads
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Author : Eknath Easwaran
language : en
Publisher: Nilgiri Press
Release Date : 2009-08-25
Essence Of The Upanishads written by Eknath Easwaran and has been published by Nilgiri Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-25 with Religion categories.
The Katha Upanishad embraces the key ideas of Indian mysticism in a mythic story we can all relate to – the quest of a young hero, Nachiketa, who ventures into the land of death in search of immortality. But the insights of the Katha are scattered, hard to understand. Easwaran presents them systematically, and practically, as a way to explore deeper and deeper levels of personality, and to answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” Easwaran grew up in India, learned Sanskrit from a young age, and became a professor of English literature before coming to the West. His translation of The Upanishads is the best-selling edition in English. For students of philosophy and of Indian spirituality, and readers of wisdom literature everywhere, Easwaran’s interpretation of this classic helps us in our own quest into the meaning of our lives. (Previously published as: Dialogue With Death)
Life In The Upanishads
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Author : Shubhra Sharma
language : en
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Release Date : 1985
Life In The Upanishads written by Shubhra Sharma and has been published by Abhinav Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Religion categories.
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10 Grt Upanishads
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Author : Dr Giridhar Boray
language : en
Publisher: Yogi Impressions Books Pvt. Limited (India)
Release Date : 2016-09-02
10 Grt Upanishads written by Dr Giridhar Boray and has been published by Yogi Impressions Books Pvt. Limited (India) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-02 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Lessons for all humankind from the Upanishads The greatness of the Upanishads lies in the fact that many of the passages appearing in them find mention in the Bhagavad Gita - the very essence of Indian thought and wisdom renowned the world over. Of the 108 Upanishads recognised and accepted as genuine by scholars, these 10 essential Upanishads have been extensively studied and interpreted upon by leading theologians including Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Radhakrishnan, Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein to name just a few. An invaluable gift to humanity, the teachings contained in the Upanishads are relevant for all time. Since they are often in the form of lectures delivered by a teacher to a student, they inspired the 'Question-Answer' format for this concise book. Easy to read, easier to understand - The 10 Great Upanishads is a must read for those who want to benefit from the lessons the Upanishads have for everyone.
Essence Of The Dhammapada
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Author : Eknath Easwaran
language : en
Publisher: Nilgiri Press
Release Date : 2013
Essence Of The Dhammapada written by Eknath Easwaran and has been published by Nilgiri Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Religion categories.
In this companion to his best-selling translation of The Dhammapada, Eknath Easwaran explains how The Dhammapada is a perfect map for the spiritual journey. Said to be the text closest to the Buddha’s actual words, The Dhammapada is a collection of short teachings that his disciples memorized during his lifetime. Easwaran presents The Dhammapada as a guide to spiritual perseverance, progress, and ultimately enlightenment — a heroic confrontation with life as it really is, with straight answers to our deepest questions. We witness the heartbreak of death, for instance — what does that mean for us? What is love? How does karma work? How do we follow the spiritual life in the midst of work and family? Does nirvana really exist, and if so, what is it like to be illumined? In his interpretation of Buddhist themes, illustrated with stories from the Buddha’s life, Easwaran offers a view of the concept of Right Understanding that is both exhilarating and instructive. He shares his experiences on the spiritual path, giving the advice that only an experienced teacher and practitioner can offer, and urges us to answer for ourselves the Buddha’s call to nirvana — that mysterious, enduring state of wisdom, joy, and peace.
Yoga Tattwa Upanishad
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Author : Swami Saraswati
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-06-20
Yoga Tattwa Upanishad written by Swami Saraswati and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-20 with categories.
The Yoga Tattwa Upanishad, an ancient treatise on early yogic practices leading to higher meditation, is one of twenty Yoga Upanishads. There is no known commentary on it and there has been no published English translation for over 100 years. There are 142 verses translated from Sanskrit into English. A separate translation of each word or short phrase is also given. Many important topics are dealt with, such as mantra yoga, laya yoga, hatha yoga, raja yoga, which include the philosophy, systems and practices of yoga. The text also discusses the five tattwas, or elements of creation: earth, water, fire, air and ether, and provides detailed instructions on how to meditate upon and realise these elements and their associated powers. Swami Satyadharma, a world-renowned teacher of yogic meditation and allied philosophies, has also written the commentary on the Yoga Chudamani Upanishad, available on Amazon. Born in Connecticut USA, she lived in India for over 30 years imbibing the traditional yogic teachings, and becoming Director of the Department of Undergraduate Studies at Bihar Yoga Bharati. Ruth Perini (Srimukti) is a Sanskrit scholar, linguist and yoga teacher.
The Message Of The Upani Ads
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Author : Swami Ranganathananda
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
The Message Of The Upani Ads written by Swami Ranganathananda and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Upanishads categories.
The Upanishads
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Author : Juan Mascaró
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 1965-11-30
The Upanishads written by Juan Mascaró and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965-11-30 with Religion categories.
The Upanishads, the earliest of which were composed in Sanskrit between 800 and 400 bce by sages and poets, form part of the Vedas - the sacred and ancient scriptures that are the basis of the Hindu religion. Each Upanishad, or lesson, takes up a theme ranging from the attainment of spiritual bliss to karma and rebirth, and collectively they are meditations on life, death and immortality. The essence of their teachings is that truth can by reached by faith rather than by thought, and that the spirit of God is within each of us - we need not fear death as we carry within us the promise of eternal life. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Essence Of The Upanishads
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Author : Madhav Pundalik Pandit
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Essence Of The Upanishads written by Madhav Pundalik Pandit and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Upanishads categories.
The Science Behind The Upanishads
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Author : Dr. Harsh Vardhan
language : en
Publisher: Educators Plus
Release Date : 2024-07-23
The Science Behind The Upanishads written by Dr. Harsh Vardhan and has been published by Educators Plus this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-23 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
The Upanishads, often regarded as the crowning jewels of the Vedic corpus, are profound works that have shaped the philosophical foundations of India for millennia. Their influence has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries, seeping into global philosophical thought and inspiring generations of seekers, scholars, and mystics. Yet, for many readers—particularly those coming from scientific or technological backgrounds—the Upanishads can appear esoteric, mystical, and far removed from contemporary discussions of the nature of reality or the workings of the mind. This book, The Science Behind the Upanishads, grew out of a desire to bridge that gap. While the Upanishads speak to timeless truths about consciousness, reality, and the human condition, modern science has evolved sophisticated tools and theoretical frameworks to investigate similar questions. We now live in an era where quantum physics challenges the materialist perspective, neuroscience explores the boundaries of mind and self, and cosmology pushes us to revisit our assumptions about time, space, and existence. When we hold these contemporary findings alongside the insights of the Upanishads, fascinating resonances emerge. This book is organized to guide you through this convergence, starting from foundational concepts and culminating in advanced parallels with modern scientific theories: Chapter 1: Introduction to the Upanishads We begin with an overview of the Upanishads’ historical context, themes, and key figures, setting the stage for deeper explorations. Chapter 2: The Concept of Brahman and Atman We then investigate the cornerstone concepts of Brahman (the ultimate reality) and Atman (the inner self), highlighting their centrality in Upanishadic philosophy. Chapter 3: Ancient Knowledge Meets Modern Science This chapter draws early comparisons between age-old Upanishadic ideas and the most current physics, biology, and cosmology developments. Chapter 4: Consciousness and the Mind We delve into the Upanishadic view of consciousness, aligning it with emerging theories in neuroscience and exploring points of convergence and divergence. Chapter 5: The Nature of Reality The philosophical inquiry into reality is taken further, addressing metaphysical questions that modern physics continues to grapple with, from space-time to the nature of existence itself. Chapter 6: The Science of Meditation and Pranayama Here, we explore how the Upanishads recommend meditation and breath control practices and how modern science interprets and validates these techniques. Chapter 7: Ethics and Dharma The Upanishads provide moral and ethical frameworks through the concept of dharma. We consider how these teachings hold up under modern ethical discourse. Chapter 8: Unity in Diversity The interconnectedness of all life—a prevalent theme in the Upanishads—finds surprising affirmation in fields like ecology and systems theory, which we examine here. Chapter 9: The Upanishads and Quantum Physics Delving into the heart of modern science, we look at quantum mechanics and its philosophical implications, drawing parallels with Upanishadic perspectives on non-duality and the observer effect. Chapter 10: Conclusion and Future Directions Finally, we synthesize the key lessons from previous chapters and propose avenues for future research, reflecting on how ongoing scientific discoveries might further illuminate Upanishadic thought. Throughout these chapters, our aim is to clarify core Upanishadic teachings in a way accessible to modern readers and to reveal how contemporary science can both challenge and affirm these ancient ideas. By the end, you may find that the boundary between science and spirituality is not as rigid as it often appears. Instead, the conversation between the two domains can lead us to a richer, more holistic appreciation of life, consciousness, and the cosmos. We embark upon this journey with great enthusiasm and respect for both the scientific endeavor and the spiritual quest. May these pages invite you to see the Upanishads not as relics of a distant past but as vibrant, living texts that continue to shape our understanding of reality—bridging ages, traditions, and ways of knowing.