Essence of the Upanishads : a key to Indian spirituality

Eknath Easwaran

Through his interpretation of one important Upanishad, an ancient wisdom text, Eknath Easwaran shows how the timeless Indian tradition offers guidance on how to live today. Lyrical, dramatic, and inspiring, the Katha Upanishad presents the core ideas of Indian mysticism in a mythic story all can relate to -- the adventure of a young hero, Nachiketa, who passes into the kingdom of Death in search of immortality. The King of Death tests his resolve, but the teenager stands firm, demanding answers to the age-old questions, "What is the purpose of life? What happens to me when I die?" Death emerges as the perfect spiritual guide -- direct, uncompromising, and challenging. Easwaran's approach to the Katha is both practical and universal. He explains key Sanskrit terms like karma and prana, illustrating them through everyday anecdotes and entertaining analogies while placing Indian spirituality into the broader context of world mysticism.

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書名 Essence of the Upanishads : a key to Indian spirituality
著作者等 Eknath, Easwaran
書名別名 Dialogue with death : the spiritual psychology of the Katha Upanishad
シリーズ名 The wisdom of India
出版元 Nilgiri Press
刊行年月 2009
版表示 3rd rev. ed
ページ数 298 p.
大きさ 21 cm
ISBN 9781586380366
NCID BB10098148
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言語 英語
出版国 アメリカ合衆国

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