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 The
Upanishads is a collection of Sri Aurobindo's final translations
of and commentaries on every Upanishad or other Vedantic text he
worked on. Upanishads are the ancient treatises on spiritual truths
as envisioned by the seers, sages and rishis of the civilization of
India. Index. The 18 verses of Isha Upanishad, which also appear in
the Veda, were most dear to Sri Aurobindo in the sense that he
has attempted several commentaries upon them in order to break
free from the anomalies occuring in the received
interpretations. In the process, he has audaciously ventured to
disagree with many venerated masters and philosophical
doctrines. Now that all these commentaries are available in one
single volume, one should relish the delightful arguments and
illumining explanations. (From the reviews available at
Amazon.com) |
 The
Principal Upanishads (Hardcover) by Swami Sivananda
There is no book in the whole world that is so thrilling, soul
stirring and inspiring as the Upanishads. The philosophy taught
by the Upanishads has been the source of solace for many both in
east and the west. The Upanishads teach the philosophy of
absolute unity.They contain the sublime truth of vedanta and
practical hints and clues which throw much light on the pathway
of self realisation. The author is a great Spiritual leader, a
great spiritual teacher and also a great spiritual author of
hundreds of books. One neeed to read his books to estimate his
greatness. |
 The
Upanishads: Breath of the Eternal (Mass Market
Paperback) by Swami Prabhavanada (Translator), Frederick
Manchester (Translator). Years ago I picked up a translation of
the Upanishads because I wanted to understand Vedanta. I read
that translation and struggled through it. It wasn't
particularly interesting and was often confusing. The
commentaries were long, painful and boring. I felt disappointed.
I thought the Upanishads and the Great Vedanta would be more
powerful than this. I pursued other teachings. A few months ago
I saw this little book and picked it up out of curiosity for
some reason. I don't know why. I already had another copy of the
Upanishads and didn't really care for it. But this little book
hit me with much greater force. It was so significant. Yes the
self, of course, yes..the self is one...The reading was so clear
and powerful. I bought it immediately, brought it home, and
compared it with the other translation. It's the translation
that was the difference. It wasn't that I had suddenly matured
and was now ready to hear this teaching because the other
translation is still confusing to me. Not all translations are
the same. What had been confusing to understand before, now
became clear. Even if you don't agree with me that this
translation is a good one, seek out various translations of the
Upanishads and see which one is the clearest for you. Now, I
truly believe the Upanishads are one of the most significant
teachings this "World" has ever known. This
translation has no commentary. It is so clear you don't need a
commentary. It's also cheap and handy. With sacred texts from
the past it pays to check out various translations and even
formats for ease of reading and understanding. (From the reviews available at
Amazon.com) |
 The
Principal Upanishads by Swami Nikhilananda. The
translation is both faithful and graceful, and the exposition is
authentic, instructive, and attractive; they often shed new
light on old concepts and bring out their significance in the
perspective of modern Western thought."--S. J. Chatterjee, Philosophy
East and West. This volume comprises the major Upanishads,
regarded as the basis of the Vedanta philosophy and the
outstanding contribution of Hindu thinkers to the philosophical
thought of the world. A comprehensive glossary addresses the
Sanskrit terms contained in this volume: prepared as a sort of
Upanishadic dictionary, it provides a variety of meanings for
each word, italicizing those especially pertinent to the
Upanishadic texts. This abridged edition will be particularly
useful for students in universities and theological seminaries
where the Upanishads are studied in connection with comparative
religion or world literature. |
Eight Upanishads, with the Commentary of Sankara, Vol. I
(Hardcover). Of
all the translations I've read - and that's quite a few - this
translation best reflects the structure, rhythym, and order of
meaning as it exists in the original Sanskrit. So many
translations "help" the original by straightening out
statements, which sometimes makes them easier to understand on
first encountering them, but in the end, hides the complexity
and subtlety woven into the original. Gambhirananda's language,
while not as accessible as some, is the "must have" if
you want to study these Upanishads seriously. |
 Upanishads
and the Bible by V. K. Subramanian
The spiritual visions and philosophical arguments of the
Upanishad and the Bible are explored in this vast study of the
abstract concepts of God. God, the bountiful creator; God, the
comforter; God, the enjoyer; God, the omnipotent; and God, the
truth, are a few of the concepts examined.
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 The
Principal Upanishads: The Essential Philosophical Foundation of
Hinduism (Sacred Wisdom) by David Frawley
(Introduction), Alan Jacobs (Translator). Alan Jacobs has used
free modern verse to convey the essential meaning and poetry of
the original text, omitting Sanskrit words as much as possible
and providing a clear, contemporary commentary. |
| Origins
of Indian Psychology (Paperback) by N. Ross Reat A
brilliant study examining the development of the ancient
theoretical psychological thought in India, starting from the
pre-Vedic period and its maturation up to the early Buddhist
period. It outlines the concept of monism in the Vedas, the
Vedic concept of afterlife, the Vedic concept of the human
being, in terms of individual identity, vital faculties and the
mental organs. It should be of enormous interest to the students
of religious as well as modern psychology. |
| Following
the Teachings of the Upanishads [AUDIOBOOK]
[UNABRIDGED] by Eknath Easwaran |
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