Sunday, September 14, 2008

EBooks on the upanishads



Lessons on the UpanishadsSwamiji talks about the importance of the Upanishads as well as what is required for understanding them. The essence of the main Upanishads is discussed.

Essays on the UpanishadsA scholarly and indepth exposition of the Isha, Kena and Katha Upanishads. Beautifully presented and mystical.

The Secret of the Katha UpanishadA psycho-philosophical analysis of the contents of the famous Katha Upanishad. The Katha Upanishad traces through the zigzag movements of the soul from personal individuality through cosmic vision until it reaches the Absolute.

Commentary on the Katha UpanishadHere Swamiji gives a verse by verse commentary of the Katha Upanishad. There is also a transliteration and translation of each verse.

The Essence of the Aitareya and Taittiriya UpanishadsAn acute analysis of the Upanishadic doctrine of universal creation and the involvement of individual suffering when the individual separates itself from the cosmic structure.

The Mandukya UpanishadThe quintessential teaching of the Mandukya Upanishad of the Atharva Veda unfolded with lucidity. A profound analysis of the waking, dream and deep sleep states by the seer and sage of deep insight.

The Mundaka UpanishadAmong the Upanishads, the Mundaka is regarded as one of the most important. It throws a flood of light on the Jnana Marga (path of Knowledge) and leads the aspirant to the highest rung in the ladder of Jnana.

The Chhandogya UpanishadOne of the most prominent among the major group of philosophical and mystical texts constituting one of the threefold foundations of India's spiritual lore, the tripod of Indian culture, being consituted of the Upanishads, the Brahmasutras and the Bhagavadgita.

The Brihadaranyaka UpanishadThis is a highly advanced philosophical and mystical text, and is one of the major Upanishads consitituting the basic canons on which the whole philosophy of India and its general outlook of life may be said to be founded.

An Analysis of the Brahma SutraInterpretation of the Upanishads and an exposition of inexplicable propositions made in the Upanishads which an ordinary intellect cannot grasp directly.

Brahma Sutras by Swami SivanandaA clear and easy exposition by Swami Sivananda. Swamiji has given useful information which will not be found elsewhere. An elaborate introduction precedes the work, along with a short introduction and summary of the different Adhikaranas (Topics) preceding each Pada (Section). Each Sutra contains a word-by-word and a running translation as well as commentary.

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