| Translator |
Paramananda, Swami, 1884-1940 |
| Title |
The Upanishads
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by J. C. Byers
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| Summary |
"The Upanishads" by Swami Paramananda is a philosophical work that likely emerged from the early spiritual traditions of India, attributed to antiquity but often placed within the Vedic period. This text serves as a collection of mystical writings that explore profound inquiries into the nature of the self, existence, and the ultimate reality, offering wisdom that transcends time and culture, particularly focusing on the unity of the soul (Atman) and the divine (Brahman). The opening of the text emphasizes the translator's intention to make these ancient teachings accessible to a broader audience, reflecting on the powerful experiences that inspired the work's creation. It introduces the Upanishads as a foundational aspect of Vedic philosophy, contrasting the ritualistic practices of the Vedas with the more introspective quest for knowledge and spiritual understanding found in the Upanishads. The preface outlines the historical journey of the text's translations and the prevailing desire to unlock the fundamental truths contained within, ultimately inviting readers to approach these writings with a mindset of spirituality and introspection, preparing them for the deep philosophical discussions that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Religion
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| Subject |
Sanskrit literature -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Mysticism -- Hinduism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3283 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 30, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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