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Download or read book The Early Upanishads written by and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998-09-24 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the full edition of the early Upanisads, the central scriptures of Hinduism. Featuring Patrick Olivelle's acclaimed new English translation (Oxford, 1996), it also includes the complete Sanskrit text, as well as variant readings, scholarly emendations, and explanations of Olivelle's choices of particular readings. The volume also contains a concordance of the two recensions of the Brhadaranyaka Upanisad, and an extensive bibliography.
Download or read book Upanisads Reissue Owc :Pb written by and published by Oxford Paperbacks. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the first major English translation of the ancient Upanis#ads in over half a century. Includes an introduction and note on the translation by the translator, a guide to Sanskrit pronunciation, and a list of names.
Book Synopsis The Early Upaniṣads by : Patrick Olivelle
Download or read book The Early Upaniṣads written by Patrick Olivelle and published by Munshiram Manoharlal. This book was released on 1998 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: The Upanishads are the central scriptures of Hinduism. They represent some of the most important literary products in the history of Indian culture and religion, both because they played a critical role in the development of religious ideas in India and because they are our greatest source for the religious, social, and intellectual history of ancient India. Composed at a time of great social, economic, and religious change, the Upanisads document the transition from the archaic ritualism of the Veda into new religious ideas and institutions. In the Introduction Olivelle provides a solid background for understanding these ancient documents. He examines both the social background of the Upanisads and their literary history: authorship, chronology, and geographical provenance. He describes the ritual practices and terminology, Vedic conceptions of the cosmos and of human physiology and psychology. Finally, Olivelle examines the central Upanisadic preoccupation of finding interconnections among the diverse elements of the universe. The copious notes present some of the most present philological and historical research on this material and give the reader detailed explanations of difficult passages. The list of names identifies all the major individuals and geographical names occurring in the Upanisads. Two charts present the texts of the Vedic corpus and the plan of the Vedic sacrificial arena. A map shows the geographical areas mentioned in the Upanisads and the places where the different Upanisads may have been composed. A detailed index of subjects is also provided. The first major English translation of the ancient Upanisads for over half a century, Olivelle's work incorporates the most recent historical and philological scholarship and presents the Sanskrit text and translation on facing pages. All major variant readings and emendations suggested by scholars are given in the notes, which, together with an informative introduction and detailed explanatory notes, make this edition ideal for both specialists and students of Indian religion and culture.
Book Synopsis An Early Upaniṣadic Reader by : Hans Henrich Hock
Download or read book An Early Upaniṣadic Reader written by Hans Henrich Hock and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present volume is intended as a supplement to Lanman's Sanskrit Reader. It is hoped that its focus on the early upanisads makes the transition easier from Lanman's classical and epic selections to the language of the Vedic tradition.
Book Synopsis The Upanishads by : Swami Paramananda
Download or read book The Upanishads written by Swami Paramananda and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The translator's idea of rendering the Upanishads into clear simple English, accessible to Occidental readers, had its origin in a visit paid to a Boston friend in 1909. The gentleman, then battling with a fatal malady, took from his library shelf a translation of the Upanishads and, opening it, expressed deep regret that the obscure and unfamiliar form shut from him what he felt to be profound and vital teaching.
Book Synopsis The Character of the Self in Ancient India by : Brian Black
Download or read book The Character of the Self in Ancient India written by Brian Black and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking book is an elegant exploration of the Upanisads, often considered the fountainhead of the rich, varied philosophical tradition in India. The Upaniṣads, in addition to their philosophical content, have a number of sections that contain narratives and dialogues—a literary dimension largely ignored by the Indian philosophical tradition, as well as by modern scholars. Brian Black draws attention to these literary elements and demonstrates that they are fundamental to understanding the philosophical claims of the text. Focusing on the Upanisadic notion of the self (ātman), the book is organized into four main sections that feature a lesson taught by a brahmin teacher to a brahmin student, debates between brahmins, discussions between brahmins and kings, and conversations between brahmins and women. These dialogical situations feature dramatic elements that bring attention to both the participants and the social contexts of Upanisadic philosophy, characterizing philosophy as something achieved through discussion and debate. In addition to making a number of innovative arguments, the author also guides the reader through these profound and engaging texts, offering ways of reading the Upaniṣads that make them more understandable and accessible.
Book Synopsis The Idea of the Ultimate Reality in the Early Upanishads by : Pius C. Kizhakkebhagam (c.m.s.f.)
Download or read book The Idea of the Ultimate Reality in the Early Upanishads written by Pius C. Kizhakkebhagam (c.m.s.f.) and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Philosophy of the Upanishads by : Paul Deussen
Download or read book The Philosophy of the Upanishads written by Paul Deussen and published by New York : Dover Publications. This book was released on 1906 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Essence of the Upanishads by : Eknath Easwaran
Download or read book Essence of the Upanishads written by Eknath Easwaran and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essence of the Upanishads - A Key to Indian Spirituality (Revised edition of Dialogue with Death, with new series preface and introduction - 19 new pages from transcripts of Easwaran's talks) Easwaran shows how the Katha Upanishad can help us understand our lives today Easwaran takes one of India's classic wisdom texts, the Katha Upanishad, and explains how it embraces all the key ideas of Indian spirituality within the context of a powerful mythic quest - the story of a young hero who ventures into the land of death in search of immortality. Illustrating the insights of the Katha through analogies and everyday examples, Easwaran shows how these ancient teachings help us gain a deeper understanding of our world and ourselves today.
Book Synopsis The Thirteen Principal Upanishads by : Robert Ernest Hume
Download or read book The Thirteen Principal Upanishads written by Robert Ernest Hume and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis A Comparative History of World Philosophy by : Ben-Ami Scharfstein
Download or read book A Comparative History of World Philosophy written by Ben-Ami Scharfstein and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaks through the cultural barriers between Western, Indian, and Chinese philosophy and demonstrates that despite considerable differences between these three great philosophical traditions, there are fundamental resemblances in their abstract principles.
Book Synopsis The Doctrine of the Upaniṣads and the Early Buddhism by : Hermann Oldenberg
Download or read book The Doctrine of the Upaniṣads and the Early Buddhism written by Hermann Oldenberg and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1991 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter I of this study, which discusses the older Upanisads, viz., the Brhad Aranyaka Upanisad and the Chandogya Upanisad, describes at the outset how the idea of the Supreme Being, the unique mystic power, was conceived in the words Brahman and Atman and how these two entities merged with each other and became identical. It then discusses the doctrine of metempsychosis as evolved from the relation between the Supreme Being and the world of plurality. In this period, the magician-priest begins to become a philosopher. Chapter II deals with later Upanisads like Kathaka Upanisad, Maitrayana Upanisad and Svetasvatara Upanisad. This period clearly reveals beginnings of the formulation of a system in the form of Samkhya Doctrine and the Yoga. Here the ultimate goal of human yearning, the salvation from suffering, becomes visible. In short, we perceive the development of thought of the Indian Philosophy from an impersonal god (of impersonal powers) to a personal god. But interestingly, a system strongly enforcing the elements of Yoga decisively rejected theism and adhered to the pessimistic thought of Indian mysticism: the Doctrine of Buddhism. This is described in Chapter III.
Book Synopsis Life in the Upanishads by : Shubhra Sharma
Download or read book Life in the Upanishads written by Shubhra Sharma and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 1985 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -----------
Book Synopsis The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads by : Arthur Berriedale Keith
Download or read book The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads written by Arthur Berriedale Keith and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Upanisads written by Signe Cohen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-27 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Upaniṣads are among the most sacred foundational scriptures in the Hindu religion. Composed from 800 BCE onwards and making up part of the larger Vedic corpus, they offer the reader "knowledge lessons" on life, death, and immortality. While they are essential to understanding Hinduism and Asian religions more generally, their complexities make them almost impenetrable to anyone but serious scholars of Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture. This book is divided into five parts: Composition, authorship, and transmission of the Upaniṣads; The historical, cultural, and religious background of the Upaniṣads; Religion and philosophy in the Upaniṣads; The classical Upaniṣads; The later Upaniṣads. The chapters cover critical issues such as the origins of the Upaniṣads, authorship, and redaction, as well as exploring the broad religious and philosophical themes within the texts. The guide analyzes each of the Upaniṣads separately, unpacking their contextual relevance and explaining difficult terms and concepts. The Upaniṣads: A Complete Guide is a unique and valuable reference source for undergraduate religious studies, history, and philosophy students and researchers who want to learn more about these foundational sacred texts and the religious lessons in the Hindu tradition.
Download or read book The Upanishads written by and published by Start Classics. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Upanishads are early philosophical texts of the Hindu religion. The Upanishads represent the loftiest heights of ancient Indo-Aryan thought and culture and are regarded as direct revelations of God. Because these teachings were usually given in the stillness of some distant retreat where the noises of the world could not disturb the tranquillity of the contemplative life they are known also as Aranyakas Forest Books. This version is a translation of Swami Paramananda. Paramananda was an important Swami mystic poet and an innovator in spiritual community living. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.
Book Synopsis Eight Upanishads by : S. Jagathsimhan Nair
Download or read book Eight Upanishads written by S. Jagathsimhan Nair and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first in the series of three books I plan to do on the ten principal Upanishads. This book carries the eight of them. The second one would carry the Chandogya Upanishad and the third, the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad. The eight Upanishads this work carries are Isha, Kena, Katha, Prasna, Mundaka, Mandukya, Taittariya,and Aitareya. Hymn- by- hymn translation followed by explanatory comments mark this work. This is meant for the non-specialist reader. Because this is meant to serve as an introduction into the Upanishads.The word Upanishad means 'to sit close by'. Sri Sankara, the 8th cy saint, interprets it as 'that which destroys ignorance'. They were written in Sanskrit, that belongs to the family of Indo-European languages.The Upanishads are some of the most esoteric and mystical works of all time. They are a call from the long, dark tunnel of time. They stand apart as much in their lonesomeness, as in their robustness. At times they are as abstract and dense in their other-worldliness as enticing in their subtle, tender connect with this world.They are roughly from two thousand to three thousand years ago. their count varies. The Indian theological tradition places it at 108, but the important ones number less than twenty and the most important of them just ten. They form the concluding parts of the four Vedas viz Rg, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva. The word veda means wisdom. The vedas are considered as literature revealed from sources divine. They are believed to be the utterances of the great sages of the past with illumined vision. They were supposed to have been heard directly from divine sources by the sages and subsequently passed down the generations by word of mouth, until they were written down about a little more than thousand years ago. The central concern of the Upanishads was to find the connection between the cosmic reality and the human person. This knowledge is usually hidden from the people, but it constitutes knowledge that would deliver one from mortal existence. Their chief concern is with the spirit that dwells within beings. Not easily understood by logical reasoning, they need to be understood through personal spiritual experience. In ancient times, the transfer of this knowledge to all and sundry were strictly prohibited. Only a qualified master could impart it, that too to a student selected after long observation, careful scrutiny, and stiff testing. These works mark the departure from the rigid ritualism of the Vedas into a more open , inclusive, and flexible philosophy. The religions that emerged in India not long after the early Upanishads borrowed heavily from the new concepts that marked the Upanishads. The Upanishads helped subsequent generations to formulate their views on the secrets of human existence. Either by themselves or through religions like Buddhism , they influenced the cultural lives of nations outside India's borders such as Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Korea etc. Indian thought had constantly turned to these works for rejuvenation in times of cultural and religious stagnation.
