Born in kerala, india, easwaran was a professor of english literature at a leading indian university when he came to the united states in 1959 on the fulbright exchange program. Eknath easwarans bestselling translation, read by paul bazely. Dialogue with death a journey through consciousness also available in format docx and mobi. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was a spiritual teacher, an author of books on meditation and ways to lead a fulfilling life, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian literature in 1961 easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation and nilgiri press, based in northern california. Easwaran grew up in the hindu tradition in india, and learned sanskrit from a young age. A simple eightpoint program for translating spiritual ideals into daily life, and gandhi the man. Said to be the text closest to the buddhas actual words, it is a collection of short teachings memorized during his lifetime by his disciples. Nilgiri press publishes over two dozen books he authored. But the very concept of original goodness can transform our lives. Read dialogue with death a journey through consciousness online, read in mobile or kindle. I want to check to make sure he, at least, followed through.
His method is a practical approach that fits naturally into any faith, philosophy, or lifestyle, enabling us to bring universal ideals into daily life. He is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. Grihya sutras, sacred books of the east series, motilal banarsidass, bungalow road, jawaharnagar, new delhi 7, india. His 55page introduction places the gita in its historical context, presents key concepts, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Summary the bhagavad gita, the song of the lord, is probably the best known of all the indian scriptures, and easwarans clear, accessible translation is the bestselling edition. Eknath easwaran, translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, sees this powerful scripture as a perfect map for the spiritual journey. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain sanskrit terms. Based on a series of private conversations and public talks, this biographical sketch touches on many of the highlights of eknath easwarans life. Dialogue with death, a book by arthur koestler, was originally published in 1937 as a section part ii of his book spanish testament, in which he describes his experiences during the spanish civil war. Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and. He explains key sanskrit terms like karma and prana, illustrating them through everyday anecdotes and entertaining analogies while placing indian spirituality into the broader context of world. Easwaran takes one of indias classic wisdom texts, the katha upanishad, and explains how it embraces all the key ideas of indian spirituality within the context of a powerful mythic quest.
Written by two of his longtime students, this thoughtful and loving portrait provides striking insights. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. Dialogue with death, a book by arthur koestler, was originally published in 1937 as a section. Essence of the upanishads see article, originally entitled dialogue with death. In the bhagavad gita, prince arjuna asks direct, uncompromising questions of his spiritual guide on the eve of a great battle.
The bhagavad gita is the best known of all the indian scriptures, and eknath easwarans bestselling translation is reliable, readable, and profound. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1. In this expanded edition of the most famous and popular of indian scriptures, eknath easwaran contextualizes the book culturally and historically and explains the key concepts of hindu religious thought and the technical vocabulary of yoga. Criticism, interpretation, hinduism, spiritual life, upanishads. Eknath easwaran indian author died on december 30, 1999 eknath easwaran was a spiritual teacher, an author of books on meditation and ways to lead a fulfilling life, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian literature. Eknath easwaran books list of books by author eknath. Eknath easwaran the upanishads pdf essence of the upanishads is a translation and commentary on the katha upanishad, an ancient indian scripture. Eknath easwaran bhagavad gita upanishads includes includes this book places the gita in its historical setting and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Easwarans approach to the katha is both practical and universal. Essence of the upanishads is a translation and commentary on the katha upanishad, an ancient indian scripture. To see this audiobook, click on bhagavad gita audiobook in the banner above. See all books authored by eknath easwaran, including meditation. Part ii of the book was subsequently decoupled from spanish testament and, with minor modifications, published on its own under the title dialogue with death see quotation below. I dont want to believe words from a hypocrites mouth.
About eknath easwaran blue mountain center of meditation. See more ideas about quotes, spiritual teachers, words. The gita opens dramatically, with prince arjuna collapsing in anguish on the brink of a war that he doesnt want to fight. Having a core of goodness does not prevent the rest of personality from being a monumental nuisance. Eknath easwaran december 17, october 26, was an indianborn spiritual easwaran s translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada see article have been critically acclaimed. The majority of the book is a commentary on the katha upanishaddivided into 12 chapters in two major parts entitled dialogue with death and the. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 1 was a spiritual teacher, an author of books on meditation and ways to lead a fulfilling life, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian literature in 1961 easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation and nilgiri press, based in northern california. Death emerges as the perfect spiritual guide direct, uncompromising, and challenging. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual life in the home and community.
Written by eknath easwaran, narrated by paul bazely. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of. This book has now been reissued as essence of the upanishads which is available new direct from amazonthe most profound questions of life and death are taken up in. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of both east.
Download dialogue with death a journey through consciousness ebook for free in pdf and epub format. He was a professor of english literature before coming to the west on a fulbright scholarship. Written by eknath easwaran, the book was originally published in the united states in 1981, entitled dialogue with death. Dialogue with death by eknath easwaran, easwaran eknath. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual teacher, author, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian religious sanatan dharma, an eternal religion texts such as the bhagavad gita and the upanishads easwaran was a professor of english literature at the university of nagpur in india, and in 1959 he came to the united states as a fulbright. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. Among the oldest of indias spiritual texts, the upanishads are records of intensive questionandanswer sessions given by. The blue mountain journal is a publication of the blue mountain center of meditation, a california 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by eknath easwaran to carry on his work. Original goodness does not mean that you are already divine and just do not know it much less that, as some new age writers put it, you yourself are god. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom.
Eknath easwaran was influenced by gandhi, whom easwaran met when he was a young man. A journey through consciousness, 2nd edition easwaran, eknath on. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in. Essence of the upanishads is the revised edition of dialogue with death, with new series preface and introduction. This book has now been reissued as essence of the upanishads. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. Essence of the upanishads by eknath easwaran, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The bhagavad gita is the most famous poem in all of hindu literature and part of the mahabharata, the ancient indian epic masterpiece. The upanishads eknath easwaran by velvasommers issuu. See, he lectured on how meditation can heal diseases like cancer, and such. The gita in sanskrit, song of the lord consists of a dialogue between lord krishna and prince arjuna on the morning of a climactic battle. Nilgiri press has published over two dozen books he authored. The eightpoint program is based on meditation, and includes seven other tools.
Easwaran developed an eightpoint program of passage meditation so we can lead the spiritual life and make our contribution, right in the midst of our homes, workplaces, and communities. Katha upanishad translation by eknath easwaran veda. Classics of indian spirituality ebook written by eknath easwaran. Eknath easwaran is currently considered a single author.
In this bestselling and expanded edition of the most famous and popular of indian scriptures, eknath easwaran contextualizes the book culturally and historically and explains the key concepts of hindu religious thought and the technical vocabulary of yoga. Foreign nonenglish editions have also been published in several languages. Eknath easwaran pioneered by spiritual master eknath easwaran, passage meditation consists of memorizing an inspirational spiritual passage and then sending it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the originator of passage meditation, a complete spiritual program. Download eknath easwaran the bhagavad gita ebook pdf. Funeral and other sacraments after death, jnana prabodhini, 510 sadashiv petha, pune 411 030, india. Reading making of a teacher can create great peace and inner peace. These profound teachings or scriptures of ancient india are in great part highly. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the dhammapada. Krishna provides arjuna with the spiritual means to understand his own nature so that he can take action and prevail. Easwarans bestselling translation of the bhagavad gita is reliable, readable, and profound. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
However, i do see the truth in his books and teachings. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in 1961. Easwarans 55page introduction places the bhagavad gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. For eknath easwarans book, also titled dialogue with death, see essence of the. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa. Dialogue with death, eknath easwaran, nilgiri press, box 477, petaluma, california 94953. Dialogue with death a journey through consciousness. Eknath easwaran primary author only author division. A journey through consciousness, 2nd edition, book dialogue with death.
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