The Principal Upanisads (Set of 2 Volumes): According to Dvaita School

DETAILS : 

• Author : Prof. K.T. Pandurangi
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vidyadisha Post Graduate Sanskrit Research Centre
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Sanskrit
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1172 pages
  
• Weight :1600 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Principal Upanisads is a scholarly masterpiece that provides a rigorous, traditional, and philosophical deep dive into the "Shruti" (revealed) literature of ancient India. This two-volume set, authored by the venerable Prof. K.T. Pandurangi, is particularly significant because it presents the Upanisads through the lens of Dvaita Vedanta (Dualistic Philosophy).

While many modern translations follow the Advaita (Non-dualist) interpretation, Prof. Pandurangi provides a rare and valuable perspective by focusing on the commentaries of Sri Madhvacharya. The volumes cover the core Upanisads—including the Isha, Kena, Katha, Mundaka, and Mandukya—offering:

• Original Sanskrit Text: Provided in clear Devanagari script.
• Word-for-Word Meaning: Ensuring linguistic precision for students of Sanskrit.
• Thematic Summaries: Explaining the central message of each Upanisad regarding the nature of Brahman (the Supreme), Jiva (the individual soul), and Jagat (the world).
• Philosophical Rigor: Detailed explanations of the differences between the soul and the Divine, a hallmark of the Dvaita school of thought.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prof. K.T. Pandurangi (1918–2017) was one of India’s most distinguished Sanskrit scholars and a recipient of the President’s Award. He was a colossus in the field of Indian philosophy, serving as the Head of the Department of Sanskrit at Bangalore University and as a member of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan.

Prof. Pandurangi was unique in his ability to harmonize the "Pandit" tradition of deep, oral scholarship with modern academic research methods. He was a prolific writer and researcher, specializing in Poorva Mimamsa and Vedanta. His life was dedicated to preserving the works of the Haridasa movement and the Dvaita school, making complex logical structures accessible to a contemporary audience without losing their traditional essence. His work is often cited as the gold standard for anyone wishing to understand the realistic and pluralistic traditions of Indian thought.