Author: Swami Chinmayananda
Publisher: Chinmaya Mission Trust
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 275
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8175971835
Description
Taittiriya Upanisad occupies an unrivalled place in the Divine Tradition of Hinduism. The Upanisad, declares a manifesto upon the Hindu way of Living. Speak the Truth. Do your duty. Do not neglect the study of the scriptures. Do not cut the thread of progeny. Swerve not from truth. Deviate not from the path of good. Revere greatness. Let your mother be a God to you; let your father be a God to you; let your teacher be a God to your; let your guest be God to You. Do only actions which are blameless. Always show reverence to the great.
These Commandments have a democratic Hindu touch which is the unique speciality of Hindu philosophy. He who realizes Brahman attains the Supreme Brahman is Truth, Knowledge and Infinite. He from whom all beings are born, having born in whom they live, and to whom they return at death-seek to know him. He is Brahman. Seek to know Brahman by meditation.
In his commentary on this Upanisad, the journalist, the logician, the scholar and the master of English Literature-Svami Chinmayananda is at His best.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
H H SWAMI CHINMAYANANDA Hailed as the second Swami Vivekananda of India called Pujya Gurudev by tens of thousands of loving Chinmaya Mission members, this son of India (1916-1993) has left a great legacy behind for fellow countrymen. He worked with tremendous energy and inspiration for more than four decades, spread the message of the Rishis (rsis), popularized Gita and Upanisads, and established many institutions. The sprawling world-wide organization of Chinmaya Mission carries on the torch lit by this great saint. A great orator, writer, leader and patriot, Swami Chinmayanandaji was one of the finest representatives of Indian Spiritual Heritage.
Contents
PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I
On the Science of Pronunciation etc. Siksa Valli or Samhiti Upanisad
CHAPTER II
On the Bliss that is Brahman Brahmananda Valli
CHAPTER III
On Bhrgu’s Enlightenment or Bhrgu Valli
Alphabetical Index of Mantra-s