Publisher's Synopsis
The Twelve Principal Upanishads is a book written by Doctor E. Roer in 1906. It is a collection of twelve major Upanishads, which are ancient Indian philosophical texts. The Upanishads are considered to be the most important and influential works of the Hindu religion, and they explore various spiritual and metaphysical concepts, such as the nature of the self, the universe, and the ultimate reality. The twelve Upanishads included in this book are: Isha, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Mundaka, Mandukya, Taittiriya, Aitareya, Chandogya, Brihadaranyaka, Svetasvatara, and Kaushitaki. Doctor E. Roer, the author of this book, was a Danish scholar who translated the Upanishads from Sanskrit to English. His translation is considered to be one of the most accurate and reliable translations of the Upanishads, and it has been widely used by scholars and students of Hindu philosophy. Overall, The Twelve Principal Upanishads is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the spiritual and philosophical teachings of the Hindu religion. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the Upanishads, and it offers insights into some of the most profound and timeless questions about the nature of existence and consciousness.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.
