The Wisdom of the Hindu Mystics

The principal texts selected and translated from the original Sanskrit, Upanishad means "sitting near devotedly", which conjures images of the contemplating student listening with rapt attention to the teachings of a spiritual master. These are widely considered to be philosophical and spiritual meditations of the highest order.
Acknowledgments
Sanskrit Pronunciation
Abbreviations
Introduction
Bibliography
About the Translation
Gayatri Mantra
Isavasya or Isa Upanisad: "Pervaded by the Lord"
Brhadaranyaka Upanisad: The Great Forest Teaching
Chandogya Upanisad: The Chanters' Teaching
Taittiriya Upanisad: The Taittiriyas' Teaching
Aitareya Upanisad: Aitareya's Teaching
Kausitaki Upanisad: Kausitaki's Teaching
Kena Upanisad: "By Whom?"
Katha Upanisad: The Kathas' Teaching
Svetasvatara Upanisad: Svetasvatara's Teaching
Mundaka Upanisad: The Renouncers' Teaching
Prasna Upanisad: The Teaching in Questions
Mandukya Upanisad: The Mandukas' Teaching
Maitri Upanisad: Maitri's Teaching
Notes
Glossary
Index

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The Wisdom of the Hindu Mystics

The principal texts selected and translated from the original Sanskrit, Upanishad means "sitting near devotedly", which conjures images of the contemplating student listening with rapt attention to the teachings of a spiritual master. These are widely considered to be philosophical and spiritual meditations of the highest order.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Sanskrit Pronunciation
Abbreviations
Introduction
Bibliography
About the Translation
Gayatri Mantra
Isavasya or Isa Upanisad: "Pervaded by the Lord"
Brhadaranyaka Upanisad: The Great Forest Teaching
Chandogya Upanisad: The Chanters' Teaching
Taittiriya Upanisad: The Taittiriyas' Teaching
Aitareya Upanisad: Aitareya's Teaching
Kausitaki Upanisad: Kausitaki's Teaching
Kena Upanisad: "By Whom?"
Katha Upanisad: The Kathas' Teaching
Svetasvatara Upanisad: Svetasvatara's Teaching
Mundaka Upanisad: The Renouncers' Teaching
Prasna Upanisad: The Teaching in Questions
Mandukya Upanisad: The Mandukas' Teaching
Maitri Upanisad: Maitri's Teaching
Notes
Glossary
Index

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