Twelve Essential Upanishads Vol. II: Chandogya Upanishad, Teachings from the High Chant

by Shukavak N Dasa (Translator)

Overview

Chandogya Upanishad is the second of the two major Upanishads. Its central theme is the correspondence between the cosmos and the fire ritual as it is fashioned around the High Chant. "Chāndogya" means the "singer of the chandas," chandas being the hymns of the Sama Veda, and gya means to sing.

When a treasure of gold lays hidden in the ground, people, who do not know, walk over it every day and never find it. Similarly, all beings move through this world and never see the world of brahma. This is because it is hidden by the unreal. Chandogya Upanishad 8.3.2

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781889756332
Publisher:	Sri Publications
Publication date:	12/06/2024
Series:	Twelve Essential Upanishads , #2
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

Shukavak Dasa holds a Ph.D. in South Asian Studies and a Master's degree in Sanskrit grammar from the University of Toronto. He regularly lectures on Hinduism and has played a key role in the development of Hindu temples across the United States and Canada. He has officiated thousands of Hindu weddings and performed a wide range of rituals in North America, Europe, and India. With deep knowledge of Sanskrit and the symbolic meaning behind Hindu rites, Shukavak is known for making complex traditions accessible and enlightening for diverse audiences-including both lifelong practitioners and those new to the faith. This translation was undertaken by a Westerner who is also a dedicated practitioner of Hinduism. With a nuanced understanding of the distinction between faith and belief, and drawing from his Western education and personal spiritual practice, the author approaches these sacred texts with both reverence and a desire to find meaning relevant to a Western context. His unique perspective bridges two worlds: rooted in Western thought, yet deeply engaged with Indian spiritual traditions. www.Shukavak.com