Mandukya Upanishad - 2 Volumes Set - Sanskrit - Tamil | by Sri Swami Parama Hamsananda Saraswathi/ Upanishad Book

The Mandukya Upanishad is one of the most concise and profound texts in the Vedantic tradition. It explores the nature of the self, consciousness, and the ultimate reality (Brahman) through a discussion of the syllable "AUM" (Om). This 2 Volumes Set in Sanskrit - Tamil, annotated by Sri Swami Parama Hamsananda Saraswathi, presents the teachings of the Upanishad in both the original Sanskrit and its Tamil translation, offering a bridge for Tamil-speaking readers to delve deeply into the ancient wisdom of this sacred text.

The Mandukya Upanishad consists of just twelve verses, but it encapsulates a complete metaphysical system, describing the nature of the universe and the ultimate reality. It emphasizes the four states of consciousness: the waking state (Jagrat), the dreaming state (Svapna), the deep sleep state (Sushupti), and the transcendent state of Turiya, which is the state of pure consciousness, representing the ultimate reality (Brahman). The key teaching of the Mandukya Upanishad is that the sound of AUM symbolizes all of existence and consciousness, representing the three states of being as well as the transcendent state.

Sri Swami Parama Hamsananda Saraswathi’s commentary in this edition provides an in-depth explanation of the philosophical principles outlined in the Upanishad. Each verse is meticulously explained, making complex concepts such as the nature of the self (Atman), the relationship between the individual and the cosmos, and the path to self-realization accessible to the reader. Through his commentary, Swami Parama Hamsananda Saraswathi brings clarity to the subtle teachings of the Mandukya Upanishad, highlighting its relevance in today’s spiritual journey.