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Lessons On The Upanishads
In the Upanishads can be found the answer to our quest for higher knowledge -- knowledge which ends the churning and turbulence of our restless spirit.The changefulness of things that we experience is verily in the direction of a higher in turn leads to the recognition of a spiritual background to life which is the true nature of all existence.And this change,says Swami Krishnananda very eloquently "...could not be perceived without the presence of something that is not changing in ourselves...something in us which is not finite." It is the call of this changeless Infinite that the Upanishads in general and this book in particular address through simple,succinct nuggets of handpicked teachings carefully chosen from the principal upanishads and woven seamlessly into a tapestry of wisdom.This book is a bouqet of rich lectures delivered by Swami Krishnananda in 1991 to the students of the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy and reveals the message of the Upanishads in a most lucid manner.
- GenresReligion
238 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2008
About the author
Swami Krishnananda
113 books18 followersSwami Krishnananda was a highly respected writer, especially on philosophy, metaphysics, yoga, meditation, psychology and sociology. Swamiji's books are known the world over as excellent presentations of answers to the daily questions that arise in the day-to-day confrontations of a human being. Swami Krishnananda was the General Secretary of The Divine Life Society from 1961 until 2001.
Swamiji was a direct disciple of His Holiness Swami Sivananda, founder of this Institution. Swamiji attained Mahasamadhi in 2001.
Swamiji was a direct disciple of His Holiness Swami Sivananda, founder of this Institution. Swamiji attained Mahasamadhi in 2001.
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March 18, 2023
The first book I'll recommend to anyone to learn Hinduism at its best. The language is lucid and easy to understand. The concepts taught in the book can be understood, but it takes time to digest them to know the subject matter well enough. This can feel challenging at times, however keep going. In the subsequent re-read, you'll get to grasp it better.
November 28, 2023
A brilliant overview of the Upanishads.
This book is a priceless treasure and a boon to anyone who wishes to know who he or she really is. It reveals the message of the Upanishads in an extremely lucid manner.
This book is a bouquet of 14 rich lectures delivered by Swami Krishnananda to the students of the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy.
The first lecture on "Introduction to the Upanishads" outlines the four sections of each of the four Vedas. It also explains the uniqueness and importance of Upanishads, the last of the four sections. The second lecture explains why it is difficult to understand the Upanishads that deal with the Atman, the real self. In the third lecture on "Preparation for Upanishadic Study," the requirements for understanding the Upanishads and the importance of purifying the mind are highlighted.
Eight lectures are devoted to presenting simple, succinct nuggets of handpicked teachings carefully chosen from eight of the ten major Upanishads. The last three lectures discuss the nature of the infinite and some practical aspects of moving towards it.
Anyone wanting to become a better and stronger human being tomorrow than what he or she is today, will surely find this book worthwhile.
https://www.swami-krishnananda.org/upanishad/Lessons_on_the_Upanishads.pdf
This book is a priceless treasure and a boon to anyone who wishes to know who he or she really is. It reveals the message of the Upanishads in an extremely lucid manner.
This book is a bouquet of 14 rich lectures delivered by Swami Krishnananda to the students of the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy.
The first lecture on "Introduction to the Upanishads" outlines the four sections of each of the four Vedas. It also explains the uniqueness and importance of Upanishads, the last of the four sections. The second lecture explains why it is difficult to understand the Upanishads that deal with the Atman, the real self. In the third lecture on "Preparation for Upanishadic Study," the requirements for understanding the Upanishads and the importance of purifying the mind are highlighted.
Eight lectures are devoted to presenting simple, succinct nuggets of handpicked teachings carefully chosen from eight of the ten major Upanishads. The last three lectures discuss the nature of the infinite and some practical aspects of moving towards it.
Anyone wanting to become a better and stronger human being tomorrow than what he or she is today, will surely find this book worthwhile.
https://www.swami-krishnananda.org/upanishad/Lessons_on_the_Upanishads.pdf
May 10, 2014
Anyone who is a lover of the Upanishads will find this commentary a refreshing and enlightening guideThe author has a unique talent for making the most complex philosophical thought clear and simple. This gift of interpretation is rare.
I found many of the questions I have carried with me since childhood were answered, questions relating to who we are and what we are doing in this incarnation, the nature of the Divine and the form and spirit of Creation.
Orthodoxy with it's superficial rituals and pompous ceremonies appears rather drab and empty when viewed in the light of these dynamic revelations.
If it is true that the impermanent cannot nourish the permanent then this work is a multi vitamin for the Soul
I found many of the questions I have carried with me since childhood were answered, questions relating to who we are and what we are doing in this incarnation, the nature of the Divine and the form and spirit of Creation.
Orthodoxy with it's superficial rituals and pompous ceremonies appears rather drab and empty when viewed in the light of these dynamic revelations.
If it is true that the impermanent cannot nourish the permanent then this work is a multi vitamin for the Soul
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