Mundaka Upanishad

DETAILS : 

• Author :  Swami Krishnananda
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Divine Life Society 
  
• Publication date :1 January 2014
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Binding : Paperback
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 150 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Mundaka Upanishad, as presented by Swami Krishnananda, is an in-depth exploration of one of the most critical "Mantra" Upanishads. The name Mundaka is derived from the root Mund (to shave), symbolizing the "shaving away" of ignorance and the ego through the sharp razor of Vedantic wisdom.

This edition is highly regarded because Swami Krishnananda provides more than just a literal translation; he provides a spiritual roadmap. He bridges the gap between the poetic, symbolic language of the Upanishad and the rigorous logic of Advaita Vedanta.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Swami Krishnananda (1922–2001) was a direct disciple of Swami Sivananda and served as the General Secretary of the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh. He was a master of both Eastern and Western philosophy. His style is characterized by a "grand synthesis"—he can explain a Sanskrit verse using the logic of Plato, Kant, or modern physics, making the ancient Upanishadic truths feel immediate and universal.