Author: V K Subramanian
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Year: 2002
Language: multilingual
Pages: 121
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170174112
Description
What this book aims to achieve is to stress, contrary to conventional belief, the striking similarity of expression and the unity of approach in the Holy Texts of the major religions of the world, separated by centuries.
On the major issues concerning god and Man, passages have been presented from the Upanishads and the Bible, side by side so that even the cursory reader can appreciate the identity of thought and expression in the two Scriptures.
The Upanishads and the Bible dispels the prevalent misconception that Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. The Upanishads not only proclaim that these is only one God, but also stress the omnipresence and immanence of God, reminding us of the famous words of Jesus Christ that: The kingdom of God is within you.
As the passages quoted in the book illustrate, both the Upanishads and the Bible sing the praises of God, the bountiful Creator, god, the eternal, the glorious, the inscrutable, the omnipotent, omniscient, Supreme One, who in Spirit, seer, self, soul as also the truth and the Word.
They also offer similar guidelines for prayer, purification and God-realization. In a world torn by strife based on religion and creed, this book stresses the unity of approach in man’s search of the spirit, in the two major religions of the world.
The Upanishads and the Bible would be a valuable asset to all students of comparative religion.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART ONE : GOD
The Concept of God in the Upanishads and the Bible
God, the Bountiful Creator
God, the Comforter
God, the Enjoyer
God, the Glorious
God, the Immanent
God, the Inscrutable
God, the Light
God, the Omnipotent
God, the Omnipresent
God, the Omniscient
God, the Proximate
God, Self, Seer, Spirit, Soul
God, the Supreme
God, the Truth
God, the Word
PART TWO : MAN
Man in the Upanishads and the Bible
Body and Soul
Codes of Conduct (Commandments)
Ignorance and Knowledge
Immortality
Lure of Riches
Prayers
Purification
Purity
Self-Realization
Sin
Surrender
Transience and Permanence
Unity
Bibliography