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    The Upanishads

    By Swami Paramananda

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    The Upanishads are early philosophical texts of the Hindu religion. The Upanishads represent the loftiest heights of ancient Indo-Aryan thought and culture and are regarded as direct revelations of God. Because these teachings were usually given in the stillness of some distant retreat, where the noises of the world could not disturb the tranquillity of the contemplative life, they are known also as Aranyakas, Forest Books. This version is a translation of Swami Paramananda. Paramananda was an important Swami, mystic, poet, and an innovator in spiritual community living. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStart Publishing LLC
    Release dateAug 20, 2013
    ISBN9781627933445

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    • 3/5
      Having never studied Hinduism, I found this book somewhat difficult to understand. I feel that I would have understood it much better if I were reading it for a class, or had someone who understands it around to explain it to me. Some of the concepts are very strange to me, and yet thought provoking. I think that I need to do some research into the Indian history and culture before I can understand some of the ideas presented. Also, I found some of it very repetitive.
    • 5/5
      The best presentation available. Penguin's Arkana series. Suitable for genuine seekers of knowledge and of Hindu wisdom. The perspectives in the Upanishads sit atop of the core beliefs (not dogma) of all the major religions. Requires a very open mind.
    • 2/5
      This book is based on the Controversial aryan Invasion theory formulated by German Professor without any proof..If we just disregard that part, I think its a good book. Note: It is very difficult to translate the sanskrit upanishad into english and in that perspective the author has done a good job. But his basic assumption of disputed aryan invasion theory to be right is something which brings down the rating of this book.