The Upanishads

by Juan Mascaro (Translator)

Other authorsJuan Mascaro (Editor)
Paperback, 1984

Status

Available

Call number

294

Collection

Publication

Penguin Classics (1984), Paperback, 144 pages

Description

In the ancient wisdom texts called the Uphanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself. In extraordinary visions, they experience directly a transcendent Reality which is the essence, or Self, of each created being. They teach that each of us, each Self, is eternal, deathless, one with the power that created the universe. Easwaran's translation is reliable and readable, consistently the bestseller in its field. It includes an overview of the cultural and historical setting, with chapter introductions, notes, and a Sanskrit glossary. But it is Easwaran's understanding of the wisdom of the Upanishads, and their relevance to the modern reader, that makes this edition truly outstanding. Each sage, each Upanishads, appeal in different ways to the reader's head and heart. In the end, Easwaran writes, "The Upanishads belong not just to Hinduism. They are India's precious legacy to humanity, and in that spirit they are offered here."… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member pansociety
The original texts of Hinduism translated from the Sanskrit, meditate on the unity of self and the All.
LibraryThing member Rosinbow
Introduction is terrific --lots of helpful back ground information on early Brahmin culture and origins of texts.
LibraryThing member Anagarika
The Upanishads are presented in a way that anyone can understand them. Beautiful teachings.
LibraryThing member rajaratnam
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.
LibraryThing member satishdina7
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
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job. But his basic assumption of disputed aryan invasion theory to be right is something which brings down the rating of this book.
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Language

Original language

Sanskrit

Original publication date

1947
1884
1965 [MascarĂ³ Penguin translation]
1996 [Olivelle translation]

Physical description

144 p.; 0.39 inches

ISBN

0140441638 / 9780140441635
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