The Great Upanishads: Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Upanishads V1

Book Overview

The Great Upanishads: Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Upanishads V1 is a book written by Charles Johnston that provides a comprehensive exploration of some of the most significant Upanishads in Hinduism. The Upanishads are ancient texts that form the philosophical foundation of Hinduism, and this book focuses on five of the most important ones - Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, and Upanishads V1. The book begins with an introduction that provides context and background information on the Upanishads, their significance in Hinduism, and their relevance to contemporary readers. Each Upanishad is then presented in its entirety, accompanied by detailed commentary and analysis from the author. The Isha Upanishad deals with the concept of the divine, while the Kena Upanishad explores the nature of the self and the universe. The Katha Upanishad tells the story of a young boy's journey to the afterlife and his encounter with Yama, the god of death. The Prashna Upanishad contains six philosophical questions and their answers, while the Upanishads V1 focuses on the nature of reality and the ultimate goal of human existence. Throughout the book, Johnston provides insights into the symbolism, metaphysics, and spiritual teachings of each Upanishad. He also draws connections between the Upanishads and other spiritual traditions, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in comparative religion. Overall, The Great Upanishads: Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Upanishads V1 is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of some of the most important texts in Hinduism. It offers readers a deeper understanding of Hindu philosophy and spirituality, and provides valuable insights into the nature of reality and the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162934859
• ISBN13: 9781162934853
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"