Mandukyakarika: The Metaphysical Path of Vedanta

The Mandukya Upanishad is part of the Atharva Veda and belongs to a relatively remote period. Though short, it sums up the entire metaphysical vision of the doctrine of the Upanishads.

The Upanishad, which is of great initiatory interest, acquires greater value through the addition of Gaudapada’s karikas (Verse commentary), some of which are an integral part of the Upanishad.

Gaudapada divides this work into four parts, naming them:

1. Agama Prakarana, based on the scriptures or Shruti. 2....