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    Upanishads: the Wisdom of Hinduism through Meditation, Philosophy and Spiritual Knowledge
    Upanishads: the Wisdom of Hinduism through Meditation, Philosophy and Spiritual Knowledge
    Upanishads: the Wisdom of Hinduism through Meditation, Philosophy and Spiritual Knowledge
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    Upanishads: the Wisdom of Hinduism through Meditation, Philosophy and Spiritual Knowledge

    Written by Narmad Darsha

    Narrated by Anne Werner

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    Learn About Hinduism by Reading Its Most Important Texts - the Upanishads!

    Have you always been interested in Hinduism but didn’t know where to start?

    THE UPANISHADS ARE ANCIENT TEXTS EXPLAINING MEDIATIONS, PHILOSOPHY AND SPIRITUAL IDEAS OF HINDUISM.

    The Vedas are the core scriptures of Hinduism. In Sanskrit, veda translates to knowledge. These texts offer exactly that - timeless, ancient knowledge and understanding of some of the highest ideas mankind has ever had. 

    The Upanishads represent the oldest and most revered part of the Vedas. They are the beating heart of Hinduism thought and practice. For centuries, these texts were memorized and passed through generations by oral transmission. They predate Buddhism and Christianity and fascinate both Western and Eastern modern philosophers.

    TWO CENTRAL TOPICS COVERED BY THE UPANISHADS ARE CONCEPTS OF BRAHMAN AND ĀTMAN. 

    Brahman represents the all-pervasive fabric of our reality. It’s timeless, infinite and eternal, the truth that never changes but causes all change.

    Ātman, on the other hand, signifies the inner self, what we call the soul. It’s the immortal essence of all living beings, humans, animals and trees.

    The relationship between Brahman and Ātman is discussed throughout the Upanishads and by Hindu philosophers ever since. Some say they are the absolutely same - some say they are the same, but different. 

    SINCE THEY WERE TRANSLATED IN THE 19TH CENTURY, THE UPANISHADS HAVE FASCINATED AND IMPRESSED THE WESTERN MINDS. THERE’S NO SOURCE BETTER TO REVEAL THE WISDOM OF HINDUISM, ITS PHILOSOPHY AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICES. 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNarmad Darsha
    Release dateJun 12, 2020
    ISBN9781662289651
    Upanishads: the Wisdom of Hinduism through Meditation, Philosophy and Spiritual Knowledge

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    • 3/5
      I can't speak to the content, as I can't even listen beyond a few minutes. The narrator sounds like a computer generated voice.

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    • 5/5
      It's all connected. We are all connected
      An excellent, very clear, insightful and inspiring presentation of the core teachings of a global spiritual classic. Highly recommended!
    • 5/5
      Great Book! I'm about to start it again? definitely worth it
    • 5/5
      beautiful will listen to over and over
      I can listen to meditating I can listen to sleeping I can listen to walking meditation I can listen to awake beautiful. ONENESS RESPECT.?
    • 5/5
      Wonderful synthesis of one of the Upanishads. Author is THE best narrator on audible in my opinion! i’ve already recommended this audiobook to 2 people! Passage Meditation by same author and narrator is my next book.
    • 5/5
      Profound & Timeless
      Listened to this audio book after other books (The Bhagavad Gita & Passage Meditation). Once again author’s narration is lively and brings out the meaning wonderfully. Highly recommend this book for those who have begun or trying embark on a journey of meditation.
    • 5/5
      So much wisdom.
      Loved it, good narration. Will listen over and over. I have owned it for a couple of months and have listened to it twice already.