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Eight Upanishads, with the Commentary of Sankara, Vol. I

2 reviews

Vedanta Pr, 1989

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Item is in good condition and I recommend buying from this seller.

The Pursuit of Power and Freedom: Katha Upanishad

1 review

Himalayan Institute Press, 2008

Ancient wisdom that still rings true today
The Pursuit of Power and Freedom is a modern translation of the Katha Upanishad. On the surface this seems like an overly simple story about a young boy, Nachiketa, and his quest to seek wisdom from the lord of death. However, as you read further into the story you start to wonder what are the motives of each character, how do their motives and actions relate to my everyday life, what is the ...

The Principal Upanishads: The Essential Philosophical Foundation of Hinduism (Sacred Wisdom)

1 review

Watkins, 2007

A Very Good Selection, Handsomely Presented
After searching long and hard for a quality edition of the Upanishads, I found this little abridgement to be the best of its kind. The ten texts that make up this selection, are, as advertised, the most consequential for Hindu philosophy, and the hardcover volume itself is quite handsome, and comes complete with a ribbon bookmark. Highly recommended.

The Upanishads (Classic of Indian Spirituality)

19 reviews

Nilgiri Press, 2007

Timeless Knowing
The perennial philosophy proposes that an infinite, unchanging reality exists behind the illusion of ceaseless change apparent in the material world, and, that this infinite unchanging reality remains at the core of all existence. Discoveries made in the field of quantum physics support this philosophy and serve as encouragement to all who believe the philosophy's third premise: it is the purpose ...

The Upanishads: Breath of the Eternal

9 reviews

Signet Classics, 2002

Reality
The Atman is the Soul. It is our real Self, God residing within us. We are to submerge the ego, and discover the Atman (Self). Uncovering the Self leads to nirvana, or enlightenment. This is the essence of this book. We will differentiate between what is Real (unchanging)and what is illusory (changeable). And as Jesus said, the Truth will set you free ...

Upanishads

12 reviews
Anonymous

Penguin Classics, 2004

Excellent Introduction
I have read almost 12 translations of the Upanishads,including many by Indian savants and monks....By far this is the best translation for a general reader...the introduction,running to 45 pages, is an excellent summary for the 'Spirit of Upanishad' which may be easily missed by a philosphy student of Upanisahds or vedanta..the author ties up with the visions of Christian saints--a very valuable ...

The Principal Upanishads (Divine Conversation)

2 reviews
Alan Jacobs

O Books, 2004

All there is is That
`Upanishads breathe throughout the sacred spirit of the Vedas!' wrote Arthur Schopenhauer, `How every line is full of sure, definite and harmonizing significance! How out of every page confront us deep, original, elevated thoughts, while a higher and highly sacred earnestness vibrates through the whole!' Alan Jacobs has produced yet another literary masterpiece in his transcreation of the ...

The Upanishads, Part 1

1 review

Dover Publications, 1962

Max Muller's Upanisads
Either if you are doing research on the area or are just looking for spiritual development, this is the book you should buy. Beautiful Upanisads from India, Himalayas of the soul as they have been called, are full of enchantment and inspiration for the one who reads them. Oneness of the soul with god, oneness of the people within them and with the earth, the creative power of sound, eternity ...

The Upanishads, 1st US Edition

6 reviews
Aurobindo

Lotus Press, 1996

The Best Translation In English
I have not come across any better translation better than this. Anyone interested in the Upanishads... look no further. This one is a polished version of an earlier edition.

The Ten Principal Upanishads

2 reviews
William Butler Yeats, Swami Shree

MacMillan Publishing Company., 1975

Beautiful poetic rendition
Of the many thousands of books that essentially are one of a kind and out of print, few are more worthy of being reissued than this very beautiful rendition of the heart of the Upanishads. World class poet W. B. Yeats, working with Vedic scholar Sri Swami Purohit, retired to Majorca away from the war clouds gathering over Europe in the thirties with the intent of making "a translation that would ...

The Principal Upanishads: Edited with Introduction, Translation and Notes. Pa. 2005 Reprint

3 reviews

Harper Collins India, 1997

Exceptional Translation of Upanishads
The book is one of the best English translations of the Upanishads I have read. It thoroughly captures and beautifully preserves the mystical content and meaning of the Upanishad verses. I highly recommend the title to serious students of Hindu mysticism for reading and study. ...Marc

Lessons On The Upanishads
Swami Krishnananda

The Divine Life Society/India, 2008

In the Upanishads can be found the answer to our quest for higher knowledge -- knowledge which ends the churning and turbulence of our restless spirit.The changefulness of things that we experience is verily in the direction of a higher state:this in turn leads to the recognition of a spiritual background to life which is the true nature of all existence.And this change,says Swami Krishnananda very eloquently "...could not be perceived without ...

Christopher Isherwood Reads Selections from the Upanishads
Swami Prabhavananda & Frederick Manchester

GemsTone-AV/Vedanta Press, 2005

The Upanishads are a part of the Vedas, the oldest and most authoritative scriptures of India. They contain neither dogma nor personal gods and teach that the only reality is the all-pervading absolute existence, called Brahman. The world is not what it appears to be, rather something wonderful that is part of our real nature. This CD is an edited re-issue of the 1976 LP, re-mastered from the original master tape of the studio recordings.

The Philosophy of the Upanishads

1 review
Aurobindo

Lotus, 1998

yumm
I enjoyed this book immensely. Aurobundo's presentation of the teachings of the Upanishads breadened my understanding of ancient Indian spirituality, and also touched something within me that resonated, or recognized a Truth in those teachings. If eastern spirituality has got your attention, this is a worthwhile read.

The Upanishads : Volume IV

8 reviews

Ramakrishna Vivekanada Center, 1994

The Athoritative Translation
To have a work of this philosophic profoundness translated by someone who was himself steeped in the very same tradition as the work that he is translating is a privelege. Swami Nikhilananda was a genuine Hindu holy man who was also a scholar and he brings to this translation rare insights that can only be found from the actual experience of what he is writing of. Be careful of premature ...

Philosophy of the Upanishads

1 review
Paul Deussen

Kessinger Publishing, 2003

The Upanishads for today
Paul Deussen, a student roommate of Friedrich Nietzsche and a professor of Sanskrit at the University of Kiel in Germany, dedicated 35 years of his life to the study of Indian philosophy. Originally published in German (Die Philosophie der Upanishads) a century ago, this book was translated into English by A.S. Geden in 1906. According to Deussen, the philosophy of the Upanishads is the ...

Nine Principal Upanishads
Satyananda Saraswati

Yoga Publications Trust,, 2004

Presents a culmination of Vedic thought and contains the essence of the original Vedantic teachings. This work imparts sublime truths about the nature and destiny of mankind revealed by sages and seers during informal discussions with disciples and spiritual seekers.

Isha Upanishad

1 review
Aurobindo

Lotus Press, 1986

The Essence of Aurobindo
This little book is brilliant and inspiring. Aurobindo captures the essence of the Upanishad, casting the light of the highest mystical insights onto our daily existence. You don't often find such extraordinary wisdom for $3.95!

The Principal Upanishads

2 reviews
Swami Sivananda

Divine Life Society, 1998

By far Best translation
I have Easwarans book, that Amazon displays as its first when i looked for upanishads, however i find that this book is authentic and much better, when it comes to translation (as Easwarans book only provides English text), Translations can be advantageous since it doesnt pollute readers mind with authors Bias.I am of firm opinion that religious text should never ever have commentaries, if they ...

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