Upanishad Meditation commentary in ENGLISH AND TAMIL

Dear Reader,

                The concluding part of the Vedas called Vedanta. This is the final conclusion and of philosophic in nature. The high philosophy is not understandable for a common man. 

 

                Upanishads are that part of vedanta, which gives the philosophy in simple terms for the common man to understand. However, Upanishads as such are a way of experiencing the Ultimate Bliss. As human nature varies from person to person, ways for experiencing the Bliss also vary.

 

                 Hinduism accepts this nature and gives as many ways as possible, for that Ultimate experience. 

 

                 Though Upanishads are philosophical, they impliedly give out many meditation techniques for the welfare of Mankind and for enlightenment.

 

                A number of Upanishads are taken out from Vedas. Out of them, 14 Upanishads are considered most important. Sri. Adi Sankaracharya's commentary is available for 10 among them.

 

                Name of those 14 Upanishads, along with the vedas from which they are taken are as follows:

 

    Aithreya, Kousiitaki   - Rig Veda

 

    Isa, Kada, Taithriiya,

    Brugatharanyaka,

    Swedasvatra, 

    Maitrayani,

    Maha Narayana        - Yajur Veda

 

    Kena, Santhokya      - Sama Veda

    

    Prasna, Mundaka,

    Mandukya                 - Atharva Veda

 

     With this little introduction, let us see some of the upanishads in detail with commentary in English and Tamil. 

               

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                                                             In the service of Mankind.

                                                                       Sri vedananda