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Dedicated to learning Sanskrit, the cardinal aim of this blog is to give the reader direct access to ancient Scriptures, Śāstras, Literature, Philosophy and so on. The approach is primarily grammatical, but opinion pieces will inevitably feature. I approach the Scriptures with respect, but from a historical, social and mythical point of view. If you are looking for swooning devotion, this is not the blog for you.

Showing posts with label Upanishad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upanishad. Show all posts
Sunday, 19 July 2015

asataḥ mā sadgamaya (Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 1.3.28)

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In response to a query on Twitter: asataḥ mā sadgamaya tamasaḥ mā jyotirgamaya mṛtyoḥ mā amṛtamgamaya (Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 1.3.28) In ...
Monday, 25 March 2013

Bandhu in the Upanishads: Background note for Twitter session 25/03/2013

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When we hear the word, upaniṣad our most immediate response is "ātman=brahman" because that is indeed the central and most power...
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Sunday, 20 January 2013

Bṛhad-āraṇyaka upaniṣad 1:1:2

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The beginning of this verse is quite complex, so I'll break it down word by word. You'll realise why commentaries written by exp...
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Friday, 18 January 2013

Bṛhad-āraṇyaka upaniṣad 1:1:1

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Bṛhad-āraṇyaka upaniṣad is the concluding section of the Śatapatha brāhmaṇa of the white (vājasaneyi) yajurveda. By tradition and on li...
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Devout but liberal Hindu.Dislike imposition of religious ideas. Prefer to read original texts and make up my own mind.
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