Essence of the Upanishads - A Key to Indian Spirituality (Paperback, 3rd edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Nilgiri Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Wisdom of India
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	August 2009
Authors:	Eknath Easwaran
Dimensions:	210 x 130 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	298
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-58638-036-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy Books > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy Promotions
LSN:	1-58638-036-2
Barcode:	9781586380366

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