Publication
Imprint: Petaluma, California : Nilgiri Press, c1981. Responsibility: Eknath Easwaran. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 276 pages ; 22 cm. Features: Includes index.
Call number
Death / Easwa
ISBN
0915132249 / 9780915132249
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Description: 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.
Nachiketa’s faith and courage impel the King of Death to act as his spiritual teacher and show him the deepest levels of his personality.
Easwaran explains the lofty insights of this ancient text, to help you understand your world and yourself today. -- from publisher
Table of Contents: Preface
A dialogue with death
The journey through consciousness
The Katha Upanishad (English translation)
Index
FY1993 /
Nachiketa’s faith and courage impel the King of Death to act as his spiritual teacher and show him the deepest levels of his personality.
Easwaran explains the lofty insights of this ancient text, to help you understand your world and yourself today. -- from publisher
Table of Contents: Preface
A dialogue with death
The journey through consciousness
The Katha Upanishad (English translation)
Index
FY1993 /
Physical description
276 p.; 22 cm
Description
Why am I here? Is there a purpose to my life? What happens when I die? These deep questions are addressed with clear wisdom, vivid images and memorable stories.
Language
Original language
English
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