Svetasvataropanisad: The Knowledge That Liberates
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (854 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892541660 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 504 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Devadata Kali's purpose in his translation and the commentary is to convey the vibrant immediacy of the Sanskrit original and strip away many centuries of exegetical accretions in order to make Svetasvatara's message heard as he intended--as a statement of profound insight designed to guide, inspire, and enlighten.Features of the text:* 13 pages of uninterrupted fl ow of the translation of the Upanisad.* 6 chapters of the Upanisad in original Sanskrit with English translation and commentary.* Two appendixes giving the word-by-word analysis of the Sanskrit and a complete tabulation of the correspondences with other texts and internal corresponds within the Upanisad itself.* Index including bilingual references and major themes by verse.. The Svetasvataropanisad is considered to be the most beautiful of all the Upanisads, the philosophical texts of the Hindu religion. The translation and commentary brings to life the seer Svetasvatara, who from time to time delights in provocation and word play, allowing the reader to share the joy of his liberated vision that all this world is an expression of the Divine. This he claims, allows its intended meaning to shine forth. This translation aims to capture the seer's ecstatic response to the wonders of creation while pointing the reader towards
He is a member of the Vedanta society and worked for years as part of Vedanta Press. He lectures at temples, ashrams, colleges and religious conferences and has many articles in popular and scholarly publications. He is the author of In Praise of the Goddess: The Devimahatmya and Its Meaning and Veiling Brilliance: A Journey to the Goddess, both p
Profound, Penetrating and Stunning This book is an astounding work of brilliance and clarity into subject matter that requires significant deciphering to the uninitiated. Its explanations and teaching cover many topics from history, to Sanskrit grammar, to the progression of philosophical thought through the inconceivable long history of the people's of the subcontinent of India. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding into the foundations and philosophy of Yoga and In. "Congratulations!" according to C. Manuel. There are many indications that science and spirituality are merging.Read, for example, startling discoveries reported almost every day in PhysOrg.com about our dynamic cosmos!The publication of "Svetasvataropanisad: The Knowledge That Liberates" by Devadatta Kali at this time will catalyze a transformation that may save science, religion and society from the misuse of government science for government propaganda and destructive dogmatism.My husband's contribution to th
He is the author of In Praise of the Goddess: The Devimahatmya and Its Meaning and Veiling Brilliance: A Journey to the Goddess, both published by Nicolas-Hays. He lectures at temples, ashrams, colleges and religious conferences and has many articles in popular and scholarly publications. He is an initiate of Swami Pabhavananda, who also was the spiritual guru of Christopher Isherwood and Aldous Huxley. . He is a member of the Vedanta society and worked for years as part of Vedanta Press. About the Author Devadatta Kali (David Nelson) began his long association with Hinduism in the 1960's and has been a lifelong adherent and promoter