S P Karnik (2 results)

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Creation of the Universe. 3. The supreme power. 4. The Brahma. 5. Pran. 6. Jeeva. 7. The Omkar. 8. Views of religious rituals. 9. The body and the senses. 10. What happens after death. 11. Advice Given Brahma Brahmavidya. Appendices. The word Upanishad is derived from Sanskrit upa (near) ni (down) and sad (to sit). In short to sit down near. In the tranquil atmosphere of the forest Rishis disseminated their philosophical thoughts on various subjects to their pupils sitting near them. The term Upanishad is also believed to be originated from the root sad meaning to loosen to reach or to destroy with upa and ni as prefixes. According to this though Upanishad means Brahma knowledge by which ignorance is loosened or destroyed. These ancient philosophic thoughts are as relevant to life as they were 8000 years ago. The author cuts across the 11 most important of the Upanishads written over a period of 2000 years and presents what they convey about the most intriguing concepts like the creation of the universe The Supreme Power Brahma Pran Jeeva The Omkar Life after death and more. 212 pp.…

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