The Upanishads, Vernon Katz
The Upanishads, Vernon Katz
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The Upanishads
A New Translation

Author: Vernon Katz, Thomas Egenes

Narrator: Tom Perkins

Unabridged: 3 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/30/2015

Synopsis

The Upanishads are often considered the most important literature from ancient India. Yet many academic translators fail to capture the work's philosophical and spiritual subtlety, while others convey its poetry at the cost of literal meaning.

This new translation by Vernon Katz and Thomas Egenes fills the need for an Upanishads that is clear, simple, and insightful—yet remains faithful to the original Sanskrit.

As Western Sanskrit scholars who have spent their lives immersed in meditative practice, Katz and Egenes offer a unique perspective in penetrating the depths of Eastern wisdom and expressing these insights in modern yet poetic language. Their historical introduction is suited to newcomers and experienced readers alike, providing the perfect entry to this unparalleled work.

About Vernon Katz

Vernon Katz received his doctorate from Oxford University, where he studied the Upanishads with Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who later became president of India. Katz's books include The Blue Salon and Other Follies, an account of growing up as a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne on May 13, 2025

No idea how good this translation is. It's the one that was free if you're an Audible member. So if I had to guess, it's probably not top-notch. But all I wanted was a peek at what these were, not an in-depth study guide, as I'm about to hop into the audiobook, Hinduism for Dummies. The biggest diffe......more

Goodreads review by Riku on November 08, 2016

A nice and simple, perhaps simplistic, translation. Rooted firmly in Shakaracharya's commentary but failing to convey the depth and power of the actual Upanishads. Just good enough to wet your feet before the swim. Ideally should not be the first read - shortcuts are not good here. The raw verses ar......more

Goodreads review by Edward on May 30, 2017

It's been a while since I've read any religious texts. I had been meaning to read The Upanishads for a while, and after all this time, I honestly think this is one of the best religious texts I've read. See, where Christianity has open hypocrisy within its massive Bible, and hits you over the head co......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on May 25, 2018

This is only three stars because audio was too deep in a subject that I have not touched and need words to absorb. Will be back soon.......more

Goodreads review by Goutam on January 04, 2020

Good book.......more

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