The Upanishads

Name: The Upanishads
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The Upanishads is a profound collection of ancient Hindu scriptures that explore philosophical concepts and spiritual insights. These texts delve into topics such as the nature of reality, the essence of the self, and the ultimate goal of human existence. The teachings aim to guide readers towards deeper understanding and enlightenment.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the foundational texts of Indian spirituality and philosophy. It offers profound insights into the nature of reality, self-realisation, and the universe, making it a captivating read for those on a quest for spiritual and philosophical understanding.

The Upanishads

"The Upanishads" represent for the Hindu approximately what the New Testament represents for the Christian. The earliest of these spiritual treatises, which vary greatly in length, were put down in Sanskrit between 800 and 400 BC.

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The sacred texts of the Hindu faith

The Upanishads, the earliest of which were composed in Sanskrit between 800 and 400 BCE by sages and poets, form part of the Vedas—the sacred and ancient scriptures that are the basis of the Hindu religion. Each Upanishad, or lesson, takes up a theme ranging from the attainment of spiritual bliss to karma and rebirth, and collectively they are meditations on life, death, and immortality.

The essence of their teachings is that truth can be reached by faith rather than by thought, and that the spirit of God is within each of us. We need not fear death as we carry within us the promise of eternal life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140441635

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Juan Mascaró

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 114g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Juan Mascaro was born in Majorca, and later studied modern and oriental languages, Sanskrit, Pali and English at Cambridge University. He died in 1987, and was lauded as a great translator of our time. Juan Mascaro was born in Majorca, and later studied modern and oriental languages, Sanskrit, Pali and English at Cambridge University. He died in 1987, and was lauded as one of the greatest translators of our time.