The Katha Upanishad Which Tells The Wisdom Of Death (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161513066)

The Katha Upanishad Which Tells The Wisdom Of Death is a book written by Charles F. Horne that provides a complete translation and analysis of the Katha Upanishad, one of the most important and ancient texts in Hinduism. The book explores the concept of death and the afterlife, and how they are viewed in Hindu philosophy. The Katha Upanishad tells the story of a young boy named Nachiketa who seeks knowledge about death from the god of death, Yama. Through their conversation, Yama imparts wisdom about the nature of the soul and the importance of living a virtuous life. Horne's translation and analysis of the text provides readers with a deeper understanding of Hindu philosophy and the role that death plays in it. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in Hinduism, philosophy, or spirituality.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: India and Brahmanism, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610012X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 116151306X
ISBN-13: 9781161513066
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d