The Upanishads

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Juan Mascaro's selections of the Upanishads are an intriguing glimpse into Hindu scripture and represent "the end" of the ancient Vedas and by extension the end of all knowing and seeking. The selections have various modes of presentation but one unifying message and theme: seeking to know the knower, to see the light of Truth, to go beyond the cycle of life and death.These diverse writings distill the multitude of cosmology into but a few lines; they fearlessly ask and answer the most daunting questions mankind has thought to ask, in but a few pages; in line with so many enduring texts they emphasize letting go of desire and achieving self-control. These selections are brief in terms of pages but longer than most in terms of meaning and value. If you get through this book in a matter of days, you didn't really read it, you didn't pay attention, you didn't respect the wisdom or give it its due.I am not overstating when I say that aside from the great value of these selections, Juan Mascaro's introduction would have been worth the cost on its own. As with the Dhammapada he shows a deep appreciation for the source material and an equally strong desire to retain its poetry and potency while bringing these ancient works to modern readers in a fluid, impactful style. It is truly a shame that Mascaro was not a translator of more ancient works, but his three translations for Penguin Classics are perhaps more than anyone could ask for and will certainly remain among my most cherished books

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Upanishads are mystical and paradoxical. But that's how the truth could be comprehended. It is not meant for beginners or the uninitiated. I recommend one to get oneself acquainted with the history and different schools of thought in Indian philosophy before venturing into the Upanishads, although the Upanishads precede systematic schools of philosophy. But one must learn to understand the limits of the human mind to appreciate the message in the Upanishads.Essay by the author Juan Mascaro at the beginning of the book (around 50 pages) is a treat to read. Translations are sometimes esoteric and difficult to grasp but I would ascribe it to the nature of the content itself and not a reflection of the quality of translation. The author has done justice to this spiritual treasure of humankind.

I also purchased the, Breath of the Eternal version. Loved both.