Upanishads in Daily Life
Upanishads in Daily Life

Author: A Vedanta Kesari Presentation

Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math

Published: 2024-02-03

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13:

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This book is a rich collection of twenty-seven articles from the powerful pens of Swamis Ashokananda, Ranganathananda, Sridharananda, Adiswarananda, and several other erudite monks as well as scholars and laypersons who have been living Vedanta. The message and power of the Upanishads, their key role in Indian culture, there forming the basis of world religions and providing the ideal of service, the relation of the Upanishads to yoga and modern science, and their reflection in the lives and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda, are all discussed in this valuable collection.

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)

The Message of the Upanishads
The Message of the Upanishads

Author: Swami Ranganathananda

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

Published:

Total Pages: 787

ISBN-13: 817505932X

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The Message of the Upanishads is a study, verse by verse, of three of the principal Upanishads, namely, Isha, Kena and Katha, in the light of modern thought and modern needs. Though constituting a small portion of the total Upanishadic literature, they yet contain a lucid exposition of all the essential ideas of this immortal literature. The spiritual insights of the Upanishads are an exception to the tyranny of time. Subsequent scientific advances have not only affected their truth-value but have, on the contrary, only helped to reveal the rational basis of their insights and enhanced their spiritual appeal. This is no wonder, because these insights are the products of an equally scientific investigation into a different field of experience, namely, the world of man’s inner life. Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math.

Nine Principal Upanishads
Nine Principal Upanishads

Author: Ramananda Prasad

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781494922399

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NINE PRINCIPAL/ MAJOR UPANISHADS (Made Easy to Understand)We have tried our best to make study of the Upanishds easy for serious students. One does not have to leave home and go to Rishikesh or anywhere!! we even provide free e-mail support to help your study: www.gita-society.com/contactus .write a Blog or send a review: www.gita-society.com/review . And get any one book of your choice as our gift. HERE IS WHAT YOU GET:Seven illustrations, abstract, explanatory rendering (without Sanskrit verses) of all verses in simple, modern English; copious notes and gloss on difficult verses; simpler important verses are printed in underlined-bold for the first time readers; quotations from the Bhagavad-Gita; Chapter and Section headings and references.Free downloads Links for all 108 upanishads with commentaries and also for nine upanishads with commentaries from other scholars....... A Hindi version is under preparation.

Laghu Guru Upanishad
Laghu Guru Upanishad

Author: Gurprasad

Publisher: Partridge Publishing

Published: 2016-03-03

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1482869969

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Modern life is very competitive and stressful; only a thoughtful few want to rid themselves of constant worries and find a way to live a life of real happiness. Teachings of Sri Sivabala Yogi contained in Laghu Guru Upanishad are especially relevant for such people. There are many grades of aspirants; some just want to lead a peaceful life, some want a lower type of salvation and a few blessed ones who desire total freedom by realising their true natures. Ultimate liberation is attained only if one knows the absolute Self (or Reality or God). No matter what ones goal is, the Gurus teaching given in Laghu Guru Upanishad, if practised sincerely, offers hope to everyone to attain ones desired end. The book is set out in question and answer format. The questions, asked by Gurprasad, have been framed from an aspirants point of view. Questions and doubts like these arise in the minds of all those who want to follow a spiritual path. The Guru has given answers that are suitable for ease of understanding by beginners as well as more advanced aspirants. In doing so, the Guru has adopted a rational approach suited to the modern generation and covers all well-known paths to realise the Truth. Sri Sivabala Yogis basic teaching deals with control of mind and it does not advocate any religious beliefs. Mind is the cause of ones suffering and unhappiness and it also has the power to get rid of them. Bookish knowledge is of no avail unless it is practised. Every reader of this book can attain his or her desired spiritual object, provided its teaching is put into effect through earnest effort.

The Ten Principal Upanishads
The Ten Principal Upanishads

Author:

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Published: 2003-03

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9788129100740

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The Upanishads are a group of texts in Hindu sacred literature that are considered to reveal the ultimate truth and whose knowledge is considered to lead to spiritual emancipation. In the Upanishads, we find the finest flowering of the Indian metaphysical and speculative thought. They are utterances of seers who spoke out of the fullness of their illumined experience. Upanishad is derived from upa (near), ni (down) and sad (to sit). Hence, the term implies the pupils, intent on learning, sitting near the teacher to acquire knowledge and truth. There are over 200 Upanishads but the traditional number is 108. Of them, only 10 are the principal Upanishads: Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashan, Mundaka, Mandukya, Tattiriya, Aitareya, Chhandogya and Brihadaranyaka. This book is a forerunner in introducing these primary Upanishads to the uninitiated.