Katha Upanishad
Katha Upanishad

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Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13: 9780711216181

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This is one of the "Upanishads", or the philosophical parts of the "Vedas",he central sacred texts of Hinduism. It addresses a problem of interest toll: what happens after the death of the body. The story tells how Nachiketaeets Yama, the lord of Death. During their discussion, Yama explains thathere are two paths in life. By rejecting the path of the outside world, andhoosing "the path that leads inward", it is possible to achieve immortalityhrough a merging with the Universal Self.;This translation brings out thepiritual message of the "Katha Upanishad". Swami Ambikananda Saraswati seekso weave the poetry of the Sanskrit with her interpretation to convey thishousand-year-old wisdom. The text is illustrated with Indian miniatures fromhe Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Katha Upanishad
Katha Upanishad

Author: Gambhirananda, Swami

Publisher: Advaita Ashrama (A Publication House of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math)

Published:

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13:

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This Upanishad forms a part of the Brahmana belonging to the Katha Shakha of the Krishna Yajur Veda. It stands in a class by itself. It combines charming poetry, elevating mysticism, and profound philosophy. The subject of the mystery of death is introduced through the medium of an interesting anecdote; and the teaching of the Upanishad is presented in the form of a dialogue between a mere boy, Nachiketa, and Yama, the King of Death. With the text of the Upanishad in Devanagari, a lucid and faithful translation of the text and commentary, relevant notes, reference to quotations, and index to texts, this Upanishad is a must for all students of Vedanta. Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math.

Sri Katha Upanishad
Sri Katha Upanishad

Author: Swami Bv Giri

Publisher:

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781320415149

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The Katha Upanishad tells the story of the brahmana boy Naciketa who is cursed by his angry father to go to the underworld presided over by Yama, the god of death. Naciketa waits for three nights and when the god of death finally arrives, Naciketa is granted three boons by him. His first wish is that he should be reunited with his father and forgiven by him. His second wish is to learn about the worship of the sacred fire that grants one liberation and his third wish is to be given knowledge about the Absolute Truth. Upon hearing Naciketa’s third wish, Yama tests him and offers him all sorts of worldly pleasures instead. However, Naciketa is determined and seeing his resolve, Yama teaches him. Through his conversation with Death, Naciketa attains enlightenment.

The Pursuit of Power and Freedom
The Pursuit of Power and Freedom

Author: Rajmani Tigunait

Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0893892742

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This is a new and contemporary translation of one of India's most revered texts - The Katha Upanishad. Tigunait delights us with an understandable version of one of the most difficult texts of all religious traditions. The story is of a young boy who compels the Lord of Death to reveal the secret of what happens after we die. Tigunait's commentary and translation make this text ideal for anyone looking for inner growth and enlightenment.

Katha Upanishad
Katha Upanishad

Author: Swami Sarvananda

Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math

Published: 2022-02-05

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13:

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This book is the English translation of Katha Upanishad by Swami Sarvananda, who was a disciple of Swami Brahmananda and one of the vice-presidents of the Ramakrishna Order. It contains original mantras, transliteration, construed text (anvaya) with a literal word by word meaning and overall English translation, with useful notes. The book also contains a useful introductory note on the Upanishad.

Essence of the Upanishads
Essence of the Upanishads

Author: Eknath Easwaran

Publisher: Nilgiri Press

Published: 2009-08-25

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1586380362

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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)

KATHOPANISHAD
KATHOPANISHAD

Author: Commentary by swami Chinmayananda

Publisher: Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 8175976624

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Kathopaniñad is a unique Upaniñad which starts with a kathä (a story) of a young boy who is ready to face the Lord of Death in his quest for Truth to know what lies beyond death. He asks the very pertinent and philosophical question, ‘Is there or is there not, and if it is what is it?’ In short, this teaching is an extravaganza of spiritual knowledge and meditation that guides a student step by step to the glorious state of immortality, peace and bliss.

Tales From The Upanishads
Tales From The Upanishads

Author: DEV NADKARNI

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 818482047X

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The word Upanishad literally means 'sit down near' for the student had to sit close to the teacher to receive instructions. Perhaps, what brought the two still closer were the stories the Guru narrated. These stories provided a meaningful context for the topics under discussion. They also demonstrate that in those days knowledge was not the monopoly of any select group. Thus Janashruti, the ruler of the land, approaches the cart driver Raikva, with humility, to seek the highest truth.