The Upanishads (Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality, 2)

Decades ago I plugged through a book called "The Thirteen Principle Upanishads", at the time I found it very useful. However I am the type of person that needs someone to tell me when my shoe is untied. Not so much a guru as an explication or guide to what I am about to read so I can slow down and look for those points besides the one I find on my own. I perused through the Upanishads books available and found I had already purchased this as a series. I then decided to also re-purchase this in the kindle edition. I do not know if it is his classical background or just skillful presentation; however Eknath Easwaran is perfect at showing you what is about to be presented and tying it back to the concrete or classical world. I now realize it was not that I just wanted to reread the Upanishads but to understand and dwell on them. Thank you Eknath Easwaran. You might want to do what you are not supposed to do with mysteries and go to the back of the book first to view the Glossary firs for pronunciations and the descriptions of all the different players. Be sure to read his other books. The Bhagavad Gita (Classics of Indian Spirituality) The Dhammapada (Classics of Indian Spirituality) Classics of Indian Spirituality

“The Upanishads” is a timeless treasure of wisdom, offering deep insights into spirituality, life, and the self. This book beautifully presents the core teachings of ancient Indian philosophy, encouraging readers to reflect on existence and the nature of reality. The translation is clear and accessible, making it easy for modern readers to grasp the profound concepts. Whether you are new to spiritual texts or a seasoned reader, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking inner peace and knowledge. It’s a thought-provoking, life-changing read that I’ll revisit often. Highly recommended for seekers of truth and wisdom!

Está muy interesante este libro, pero es una lectura que se va haciendo de a poco, ya que cada upanishad encierra mucha sabiduría anscentral.

The back of the book had old sticker residue that covered quite a huge area, which probably was from an old price tag or an old publisher sticker. I managed to remove the stubborn residue with an eraser and a wet wipe. The rest of the book was fine.

Excellent translation of the Upanishads. Wonderful introduction to this great classic. Insightful. A must read for everyone on the spiritual path.

Upanishads are very hard to interfere and decipher. Eknath Easweran has made them very simple to read and absorb. It's quite brilliant to able to write such a summary. If anyone is interested in Upanishads (in english), start with this book and then progress to others with more detail. This book sets up a strong foundation