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100	1		_aParamananda, Swami, _d1884-1940
245	1	4	_aThe Upanishads
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2002-06-01
508			_aProduced by J. C. Byers
520			_a"The Upanishads" by Swami Paramananda is a philosophical work that likely emerged from the early spiritual traditions of India, attributed to antiquity but often placed within the Vedic period. This text serves as a collection of mystical writings that explore profound inquiries into the nature of the self, existence, and the ultimate reality, offering wisdom that transcends time and culture, particularly focusing on the unity of the soul (Atman) and the divine (Brahman). The opening of the text emphasizes the translator's intention to make these ancient teachings accessible to a broader audience, reflecting on the powerful experiences that inspired the work's creation. It introduces the Upanishads as a foundational aspect of Vedic philosophy, contrasting the ritualistic practices of the Vedas with the more introspective quest for knowledge and spiritual understanding found in the Upanishads. The preface outlines the historical journey of the text's translations and the prevailing desire to unlock the fundamental truths contained within, ultimately inviting readers to approach these writings with a mindset of spirituality and introspection, preparing them for the deep philosophical discussions that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aReligion
653			_aSanskrit literature -- Translations into English
653			_aMysticism -- Hinduism
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3283
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