Prashnopanishad

by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswatii

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This book contains the complete Sanskrit text of Prashnopanishad, the 'Upanishad of Questions', along with the transliteration, translation and commentary of a modern master. Subjects covered are tapasya (austerity), brahmacharya (celibacy), faith, the process of creation, the supporters of life, the senses and prana, and how the life force originates.

The text is thoroughly explained from the yogic and scientific points of view, and many points relating to yoga philosophy are clarified. The commentary of Adi Shankaracharya is also given in Sanskrit with each verse and an explanation of the Vedantic interpretation. The practices necessary to understand and experience the teachings are distilled in the final section.

Suitable for advanced practitioners, yoga teachers and scholars.

Sanskrit text and English translation of this important "principal" Upanishad. In addition to Swamiji's detailed commentary, Shankaracharya's classic commentary is also reproduced. Includes a detailed introduction to the Upanishads in general, together with practical notes on the sadhanas (spiritual practices) referred to in the text.

About the Author:

Known for many best sellers like Yoga Nidra and other titles Swami Niranjananada Saraswati presently heads Bihar School of Yoga and the Yoga Publications Trust.Munger,Bihar India