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Essence of the Upanishads

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Through his interpretation of one important Upanishad, an ancient wisdom text, Eknath Easwaran shows how the timeless Indian tradition offers guidance on how to live today. Lyrical, dramatic, and inspiring, the Katha Upanishad presents the core ideas of Indian mysticism in a mythic story all can relate to -- the adventure of a young hero, Nachiketa, who passes into the kingdom of Death in search of immortality. The King of Death tests his resolve, but the teenager stands firm, demanding answers to the age-old questions, "What is the purpose of life? What happens to me when I die?" Death emerges as the perfect spiritual guide -- direct, uncompromising, and challenging. Easwaran's approach to the Katha is both practical and universal. He explains key Sanskrit terms like karma and prana, illustrating them through everyday anecdotes and entertaining analogies while placing Indian spirituality into the broader context of world mysticism.

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ISBN: 9781586380366
Publication date: 8th October 2009
Author: Eknath Easwaran
Publisher: Nilgiri Press
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 304 pages
Series: Wisdom of India
Genres: Hindu texts: Vedas, Upanishads
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy
East Asian and Indian philosophy
Sacred texts, scriptures and revered writings
Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice