Which is the best Upanishad?
The ten Principal Upanishads are:
- Kaṭha (KaUp), Yajurveda.
- Praṣna (PrUp), Atharvaveda.
- Muṇḍaka (MuUp), Atharvaveda.
- Māṇḍūkya (MaUp), Atharvaveda.
- Taittirīya (TaiUp), Yajurveda.
- Aitareya, (AiUp), Rigveda.
- Chāndogya (ChhUp), Samaveda.
- Bṛhadāraṇyaka (BṛUp), Yajurveda.
What is Chandogya upanishad famous for?
The Chandogya Upanishad is notable for its lilting metric structure, its mention of ancient cultural elements such as musical instruments, and embedded philosophical premises that later served as foundation for Vedanta school of Hinduism.
Which upanishad should I read first?
Read Katha Upanishad first. It develops systematically the darsana underlying Hinduism.
What is the best version of the Upanishads?
In terms of translation of the verses, plus at least the attitude of the commentator, it’s the best single version of the Upanishads I 1. If you could have only one, start with “The Principal Upanishads” of S. Radhakrishnan. Mine is a big fat thing, soft cover. The printing involves slightly degraded photo plates of what was originally in Garamond.
What is the best translation of the Iliad?
First of all, the question ‘What is the best translation of The Iliad’ is itself a bad question. Although there can be many ‘good’ translations of a work into another language, there is no such thing as ‘the best’ translation. There are three reasons for this: Our knowledge of Ancient Greek is ever changing (hopefully for the better).
Why are there no English translations of the Upanishads?
The reason is simple – English does not have corresponding words used in Upanishads. English translations would use equivalent looking words but mostly misleading. One example is Dharma, which is mostly translated as religion or right. But it is inaccurate in many contexts.
Is the Iliad’s wording too clumsy?
Lattimore’s Iliad is acclaimed as the best in fidelity to the Greek and also criticized for awkward wording, a fault wrongly blamed on his alleged fidelity. But as can be seen in this comparison, it is infidelity that causes clumsy wording. But first, let us give due praise and recognize his priorities:
