Publisher's Synopsis
The Twelve Principal Upanishads is a book that was first published in 1906 by Doctor E. Roer. The book is a collection of twelve Upanishads, which are ancient Hindu texts that contain philosophical and spiritual teachings. The Upanishads are considered to be some of the most important texts in Hinduism, and they are believed to have been written between 800 BCE and 500 BCE.The Upanishads included in this book are: Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Mundaka, Mandukya, Taittiriya, Aitareya, Chandogya, Brihadaranyaka, Svetasvatara, and Kaivalya. Each Upanishad is translated from the original Sanskrit language into English, and is accompanied by a detailed commentary by Doctor E. Roer.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the teachings contained in the Upanishads, which include topics such as the nature of the self, the nature of reality, the nature of consciousness, and the relationship between the individual and the universe. The Upanishads are considered to be a key source of wisdom and spiritual guidance, and this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Hindu philosophy and spirituality.Other tranlators: E. B. Cowell and Raja Rajendralal Mitra. English Translation with Notes from the Commentaries of Sankaracharya and the Gloss of Anandagiri.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.
