108 Upanishads in 4 Vedas

 


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The Sarasvati-Rahasya Upanishad (The Mysteries of Sarasvati)

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 The Sarasvati-Rahasya Upanishad  (The Mysteries of Sarasvati) Once the mind becomes freed from false ideas arising from the attachment to empirical objects, the mind becomes steady like a sheltered lamp and the practitioner experiences the highest bliss in realizing his true self. The Sarasvati-Rahasya Upanishad, one of 8 Sakta Upanishads attached to the Krishna Yajurveda; unravels the profound mysteries of Goddess Sarasvati, the embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. Rooted in the ancient Vedic tradition, this Upanishad explores the spiritual significance of Sarasvati and her role in guiding seekers towards higher learning and enlightenment. Its origins and dating are uncertain but it is believed to have been composed between 800-200 BC. The text has two chapters each in a distinct format. The first is structured in the style of litany hymns and  the second is in the Shloka (metered verse) format. The wording of the text has been layered in a way that it can b...
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Mahatma Gandhi' and Hitler's Secularism

Mahatma Gandhi's Secularism   If I were a dictator, religion and state would be separate. I swear by my religion. I will die for it. But it is my personal affair. The state has nothing to do with it. The state would look after your secular welfare, health, communications, foreign relations, currency and so on, but not your or my religion. That is everybody's personal concern! Adolf Hitler's Secularism Secular schools can never be tolerated because such a school has no religious instruction and a general moral instruction without a religious foundation is built on air; consequently, all character training and religion must be derived from faith . . . We need believing people.
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The Crown Jewel of Yoga Philosophy and Practice

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 The Yoga Chudamani Upanishad  (The Crown Jewel of Yoga Philosophy and Practice) The Yoga Chudamani Upanishad, one of twenty Yoga Upanishads associated with the Samveda tradition, serves as a comprehensive guide to the philosophy and practice of yoga. Its exact origins and dating are uncertain, but it is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries AD. This Upanishad elucidates the various aspects of yoga, including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and the profound concepts of Kundalini and chakras.  It builds upon the foundation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras by expounding on the eight limbs (Ashtanga) of yoga.  The Upanishad covers the ethical principles of yamas (restraints) and niyamas (observances), the practice of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (union with the divine). It delves into the esoteric ...
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