Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad: The Knowledge of Brahman and Ātman

By Roberto de Andrade Martins

This book presents an annotated translation of an essential Indian text, the Muṇḍaka-Upaniṣad. It is one of the most respected ancient philosophical works of India, belonging to the category of Vedānta, which refers to works added to the four Vedas. Its authorship is unknown, and the time of its composition is debated, but it was likely written a few centuries before the beginning of the Christian era. The central theme of the Muṇḍaka-Upaniṣad is the doctrine of the supreme being (Brahman) and its relationship with the inner self (ātman)-the most fundamental and most difficult-to-know part of the human being. These two concepts, which are central to Indian philosophical currents, are challenging to understand. Brahman does not correspond to our idea of God, although it has some similarities. It is the absolute, impersonal reality underlying all the multiplicity of the universe. The ātman, in turn, does not correspond to our concept of spirit, although it also shares some similarities. It is a reality that can be grasped non-rationally, through introspection (meditation), and which, according to the Upanishads, is the Absolute itself. Enlightening commentary by the translator accompanies this bilingual edition of the text (Sanskrit/English), Roberto de Andrade Martins, which references other traditional Indian works.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6501584353
• ISBN13: 9786501584355
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Shri Yoga Devi
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"