Author: Nitya Chaitanya Yati
Translator(s): Nitya Chaitanya Yati
Publisher: D K Printworld
Year: 1994
Language: multilingual
Pages: 656
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8124600104
Description
The Upanisads capture the quintessence of Indian spiritual wisdom - - unfolding deep-set, highly perceptive reflections on human existence and how it is related to the mysterious cosmos. Authored by enlightened seers over the period of 1500-2000 BC, the Upanisadic message is a magnificent vision that raises human consciousness to sublime heights.
The Brhadaranyaka Upanisad is one of the ten major Upanisads. A dialectical narration that unabashedly stands up0 to the rational scrutiny of the modern mind, it is directed towards both the individual aspirant caught up in the dark morass of confusion and the philosophic thinker in search of rare pearls of wisdom from humanity’s treasury. Guru Nitya’s matchless commentary will enable the reader to discover the ancient seer’s timeless insights, to appreciate a fully-developed, integrated system of thought, and, most importantly, to learn to connect with what is real and enduring in his or her own essence. Schematically, the Brhadaranyaka Upanisad – a brilliant discourse from the Yajur Veda – is set out in three volumes, entitled: Madhu Kanda, Muni Kanda, and Khila Kanda. The present volume contains the commentary on the first two chapters of the Upanisad which are known as Madhu Kanda.
In his planned three-volume thorough-going, meticulously analytical commentary, Guru Nitya distills the wisdom teaching of the Brhadaranyaka Upanisad, drawing on his intimate understanding of the human psyche, as well as both Eastern and Western philosophy, science, art and literature. Dwelling in turn on each of its 435 mantras, its poetic charm, myths, metaphors, images and symbols, Guru Nitya recreates and expands the Upanisadic vision, of our own nature, human interaction, and the cosmos, and their relation to the unmoved essence of all.
With highly useful appendices and a comprehensive index, the commentary will hold an enduring appeal for both scholars and discerning readers.
Contents
Foreword
Guide to Sanskrit Pronunciation
General Introduction
Invocation
Introduction
ADHYAYA I
Brahmana 1 to 6
Appendix I to III
ADHYAYA
Brahamna 1 to 6
Appendix I to IV
Footnotes
Editorial Note
Index
Sanskrit
General