Author: Mahesh Sharma
P Bhalla/Suraj Prasad Verma
Publisher: Diamond
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 200
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8128809903
Description
Upanishads are called Adhyatma Vidya (spiritual knowledge) or Brahma Vidya as they convey the essence of the Veda teachings. They constitute that eternal beacon which has been illuminating the creation right since its inception by its undecayable, eternal and ever-relevant light. Its light contains that element of immortality which has nurtured and nourished the very root of the Sanatana dharma. It is a unique gift from India to the world for its eternal welfare.
There are believed to be ten Upanishads: Isha, Kena, Katha, Pashana, Mundaka, Mandookya, Taittareya, Eitareiya, Chandogya and Brihadaaranyaka.
Contents
PREFACE
Raji Becomes Indra
Kaartaveerya
Goddess Parvati
Maya-Darshan
Raja Shveta
Tale of River Godavari’s Origin
Demon Sindhusen
Hospitality to the Guest
The Great Sage Kanva
Theft of Gem Syamantaka
Birth of Shukadeva
Release from Bondage
Girl with the Smell of Fish
Ruru
Nara-Narayana
Benediction Saving Sage Bhrigu’s Lineage
Goddess Lakshmi Becomes a Mare
Curse on Sage Narada
Maharshi Chyavan
King Mandhata
Miracle of the Super-Power
Tarakasura (Demon Taraka)
The Great Sage Yagyavalkya
The Origin of Earth
Lakshi Displeased
Curse on Vapu (Apsara)
No Sunrise!
Madhu-Kaitabha
Boon for a Long Age
Naabhaaga
Khanitra
Vedavyasa-Krishna Dwaipayana
Bheeshma, the Son of Ganga
The Trinity in the Form of Woman
A Camouflaging Move
Boon to Shree Krishna
The Son of Vishnu: Ekaveera
Kaal-Ketu
Narada Becomes a Woman
Ravana Held as Captive
No Vice Like Avarice
The Merit of Penance (Tapa)
Glory of Purushottam Teertha
Ahalya’s Marriage
Curse on Indra
Teertha Janasthan’s Glory
A Deadly Curse
Marriage of Shiv
Weight of the Small Finger
Death of Yamaraja
Shukra Teertha
Boon to Kubera
The First Offering
A Lesson
Glory of Rudraksha (Bead)
Goddess Bhramari
Surabhi (The Cow)
Yagya, Dakshina and Phala
Swaahaa
Tulsi and Shankhachooda
Ganga
Marriage of Ganga and Vishnu
Vedavati
Swadha
Chaakshashu Manu
Kama-Deva Incinerated
Wrath of Lord Shiv
A Man Becomes a Woman
A Great Donation
The Serpent-Son
Maatrikaas (The Divine Mothers)
Dhanavantari
Govinda Teertha
Fight Between a Pigeon and an Owl
Drops of Nectar
Lakshmi-Alakshmi