{"product_id":"eight-insightful-upanishads-ashwini-kumar-aggarwal-9789392201356","title":"Eight Insightful Upanishads","description":"Those verses in the Veda that amplify the greatness of man, his soul's journey, and his ultimate purpose are termed as Upanishad. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUpanishad means essential guiding principle. It is a shrugging off of conflict, frustration, fear, \u0026amp; turmoil. \u003cbr\u003eUpanishad means being in sync with Time and Ambience, and Understanding each other's Viewpoint. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition gives a crisp, tight rendering of original thought using words that are relevant and correctly understood in the modern times. It develops the concept of \u003cb\u003eBrahman\u003c\/b\u003e, a loving compassionate fluid that permeates all beings and the entire Creation. \u003ci\u003eOnly the inward senses can glimpse it, only a brave seeker can attempt the discovery\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1. Isha 2. Kena 3. Katha 4. Mandukya \u003cbr\u003e5. Mundaka 6. Prashna 7. Aitareya 8. Shvetashvatara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e------------------------\u003cbr\u003ePeace Invocation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Pure Loving Grace! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eoṃ saha nāvavatu । saha nau bhunaktu । saha vīryaṃ karavāvahai । tejasvi nāvadhītamastu mā vidviṣāvahai ॥\u003cbr\u003eoṃ śānti śānti śāntiḥ ॥ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMay we be taken care of along with family and friends.\u003cbr\u003eMay we enjoy socializing, eating, and outing together.\u003cbr\u003eMay we support each other's vision and growth \u0026amp; may our intellect be open to new ideas and changing trends.\u003cbr\u003eMay we spend more time in grateful praises and discuss virtues rather than harp on vices.\u003cbr\u003ePeace in our heart, in our body, and in our environs.\u003cbr\u003e----------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003eUpanishads are masterly texts, meant for a sincere and serious aspirant. Basic qualifications include a command over language and neatness in attire. Prerequisites most needed to imbibe the knowledge are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespectfulness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReadiness to serve with cheerfulness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscipline for a year with frugal lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruthfulness and candor in communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcerpt from Shvetashvatara Upanishad Verse 4.4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the beginning, a child or a disciple is open and accepting with regard and belongingness for all. Thereafter a particular discipline, master, and mode of living take prominence. Undue distractions, and time + energy leakages get limited. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis helps preserve the vitality so needed for the smooth journey of a 400 year lifespan, it also minimizes the moments when one is out of tune with nature.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA day comes when fear and suffering bid final adieu, and Brahman envelops the devotee in an impregnable force field where fountains of bliss and uninhibited adventures spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9392201354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789392201356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.76d","brand":"Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48850829934847,"sku":"9789392201356","price":24.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/eight-insightful-upanishads-ashwini-kumar-aggarwal-9789392201356","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}