Selections
from
the
Upanishads
THE UPANISHADS are the oldest and clearest expression of the perennial philosophy that underlies all the great religions. Passed down by word of mouth for five thousand years, they teach of an absolute and unified field of intelligence that permeates all creation. This divine ground is our own nature, and to bring our lives into conscious harmony with it is the ultimate purpose of human existence.
This
lucid
translation captures
both
the
poetry
and
the
precision
of
the
original,
rendering
accessible
an
extraordinary
body
of
spiritual
wisdom
as
never
before.
Speaking
from
the
depth
of
the
everlasting
NOW,
the
Upanishads
make
the
mind
soar
and
the
heart
sing,
and
point
the
soul
to
freedom.
This new edition of the very successful ‘Upanishads’ is beautifully reprinted (without photographs) in a handy pocket-sized hardback edition. The translations have been revised, and Alistair Shearer has added a lengthy updated foreword and illuminating introductory passages to each individual translation. The selections have been rearranged so as to allow the key elements of Upanishadic teaching to unfold in their logical and natural sequence.
Published in
USA by Bell Tower.
Reviews
‘A lovely decanting of this very old wine into a sparkling new bottle’ - John Updike
'The authors present the basic tenets of the Upanishadic revelation so skilfully that it becomes apparent why experiential knowledge of these teachings leads to enlightenment…the effect is to engender an expansion of awareness in the attentive reader…I finally began to see for myself why experiential knowledge of the Upanishads is the alpha and omega of spiritual practice. Spend some time with this book and you’ll see it too.' - Yoga International
Click here to buy this book at amazon.com or here to buy at amazon.co.uk (if you are in the UK).
THE UPANISHADS are the oldest and clearest expression of the perennial philosophy that underlies all the great religions. Passed down by word of mouth for five thousand years, they teach of an absolute and unified field of intelligence that permeates all creation. This divine ground is our own nature, and to bring our lives into conscious harmony with it is the ultimate purpose of human existence.
This
lucid
translation captures
both
the
poetry
and
the
precision
of
the
original,
rendering
accessible
an
extraordinary
body
of
spiritual
wisdom
as
never
before.
Speaking
from
the
depth
of
the
everlasting
NOW,
the
Upanishads
make
the
mind
soar
and
the
heart
sing,
and
point
the
soul
to
freedom. This new edition of the very successful ‘Upanishads’ is beautifully reprinted (without photographs) in a handy pocket-sized hardback edition. The translations have been revised, and Alistair Shearer has added a lengthy updated foreword and illuminating introductory passages to each individual translation. The selections have been rearranged so as to allow the key elements of Upanishadic teaching to unfold in their logical and natural sequence.
Published in
USA by Bell Tower.
Reviews
‘A lovely decanting of this very old wine into a sparkling new bottle’ - John Updike
'The authors present the basic tenets of the Upanishadic revelation so skilfully that it becomes apparent why experiential knowledge of these teachings leads to enlightenment…the effect is to engender an expansion of awareness in the attentive reader…I finally began to see for myself why experiential knowledge of the Upanishads is the alpha and omega of spiritual practice. Spend some time with this book and you’ll see it too.' - Yoga International
Click here to buy this book at amazon.com or here to buy at amazon.co.uk (if you are in the UK).
