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The Thirteen Principal Upanishads

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Narrated by: Sagar Arya
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Upanishads are mankind's oldest works of philosophy, predating the earliest Greek philosophy. They are the concluding part of the Vedas, the ancient Indian sacred literature, and mark the culmination of a tradition of speculative thought first expressed in the Rig-Veda more than 4,000 years ago.

Remarkable for their meditative depth, spirit of doubt and intellectual honesty, the Upanishads are concerned with the knowledge of the Brahman, the Ultimate Reality, and man's relationship with it.

The name Upanishad is derived from the face-to-face mode of imparting knowledge - in the utmost sanctity and secrecy, to prevent its trivialisation or perversion. Composed in Sanskrit between 900 and 600 BC, the Upanishads presented here are by far the oldest and most important of those that exist.

Max Muller’s classic translation of the first 12 Upanishads have been extensively revised by Suren Navlakha, who provides an entirely new translation of the 13th, the Kaushitaka Upanishad. The recording opens with an extended and informative introduction to the Upanishads, setting the background to the genre, and each Upanishad is prefaced with a brief introductory passage. The Indian actor Sagar Arya gives an idiomatic reading.©2000 Wordsworth Editions (P)2018 Ukemi Productions Ltd Christianity Eastern Hinduism Philosophy Spirituality Theology Eastern Thought
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very aptly structured and well recorded. A must listen audiobook for all who want to know Vedanta.

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Good narration. It's for someone who wants a quick look into the world of Upanishads.

short summary of Upanishads

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This introduces the basics of the Upanishads, in a voice that is easy to understand and follow. A good primer, which we all can do with.

A good introduction

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The best work is of sankracharya. This books is just translating the mantras, not the real essence of it

Very literal, unmatched work with sankracharya

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Wealth of knowledge, well narrated, clear words. Vedas n Upanishads don't spoon-feed. They are cryptic in many instances. To understand them better i would suggest the reader to not hear it like a full story, but hear a chapter and digest in mind/read notes made, then move to another chapter in sometime. Hearing at one shot will become overwhelming. Breaking into parts can greatly help understanding. Loved the book and narration. Thanks!

Golden words, well narrated

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