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Maharishi Vyasa classified them, hence Veda Vyasa. There are large number of Upanishads (108, 32, 10)Principal Upanishads: Principal Upanishads Ten Upanishads are considered as major ones. Rigveda ---Aitareya Sukla Yajurveda ---Isavasya and Brihadaranyaka Krishna Yajurveda --Katha and Taittiriya Samaveda ---Kena and Chandogya Atharva ---Prasna, Mundaka and MandukyaUpanishads: Upanishads Upanishads refers to the spiritual knowledge obtained by disciples sitting near the realized Guru, that destroys the ignorance of disciples. Upanishads are the Vedanta (essence of the Vedas) Upanishads are essentially in the form of stories and dialogues such as those of Yama-Nachiketa, Varuna-Bhrigu, Yajnavalkya-Maitreyi, etc. Upanishads are the super conscious experiences of Atman by several rishis and they form the foundation of Sanatana Dharma. The other two are Bramha Sutras and Bhagavadgita.Upanishads (continued): Upanishads (continued) Upanishads deal with the fundamental questions about existence, life, creation, death etc. Upanishads deal with nature of soul, universe and God and their relationships The various systems of philosophy namely Advaita, Vishishta advaita and Dvaita refer to the Upanishads as their source material.Upanishads (continued): Upanishads (continued) “What is that by knowing which everything in this universe will be known?” (Mundaka) “Commanded by whom does the first vital breath force move forward?”- (Kena) “When a person passes away there is this doubt, some hold that the person exists and some that the person does not. This I should like to know, instructed by you”--------(Katha) “Please instruct me about Bramhan”-(Taittiriya)Isavasya Upanishad: Isavasya Upanishad Small in size (18 verses) Mystical experience of ubiquitous Atman. Karma yoga Kena Upanishad: Kena Upanishad Subjective (psychological-spiritual) and objective (cosmological) approaches to proof of Atman. Atman as Ultimate Reality Omnipotence of Atman (Uma, the Goddess and Indra) Katha Upanishad: Katha Upanishad Dialogue of Yama-Nachiketa Sacred fire and yajna mortal body and immortal soul role of yoga and discipline Prasna Upanishad: Prasna Upanishad String of questions to rishi Pippalada by Sukesi, Satyakama, Gargya, Aswalayana, Bhargava and Kabandhi Systematic presentation through questions and answers “Whence is all this that is visible”-(Kabandhi) “Who is the Purusha with sixteen kalas”-(Sukesha)\ Mundaka Upanishat: Mundaka Upanishat Refers to the visions and experiences of Samnyasis Para and Apara Vidya Cosmology Karma and Jnana MargaMandukya Upanishat: Mandukya Upanishat Four levels of consciousness (wakeful, dream, deep sleep, fourth (samadhi)) OM : its various aspectsTaittiriya Upanishat: Taittiriya Upanishat Ethics, learning and advice at the end of studies Sheaths of Bramhan Levels and scale of happiness (bliss) Dialogue of Varuna and Bhrigu about Bramhan Ecstatic expressions of experience of BramhanAitareya Upanishat: Aitareya Upanishat Creation of world through Viraj Philosophy of three births Nature of AtmanChandogya Upanishat: Chandogya Upanishat Yajna and upasana Raikva, Satyakama Jabala, Usasti Pravahana (Life after death), Narada (Para and Apara) Bramhachari (worship of Prana), Indra (about Atman) Thus spake Uddalaka AruniBrihdaranyaka Upanishat: Brihdaranyaka Upanishat Karma (Soma sacrifice) Creation of Universe and four varnas Gargi-Yanjnavalkya, Balaki-Ajatashatru, Bramhan as Antaryamin Thus spake YajnavalkyaEssence of the Upanishadic Teaching: Essence of the Upanishadic Teaching Atman is the antaryamin (Divine power) as the ultimate source of all the distinct aspects of external nature as well as inner faculties of humans and other beings. Atman is to be realized (anyone can) from direct personal knowledge through the practice of disciplines austerities of very arduous and exacting nature. The grace and guidance of realized Guru is required. Atman thus realized in the pure space of the enlightened seer’s heart is of the nature of indescribable bliss. The human life is completely fulfilled with the realization of Atman. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Upanishads Dixon Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1213 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (2) Dislike it (1) Added: December 06, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: trip (27 month(s) ago) sir. i want to download this presentation.......... so may i have this presentation plsssssss Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: deepak7043 (27 month(s) ago) Sir, can I have the presentation slide please.... Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: deepak7043 (27 month(s) ago) Thats really a good work Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Vision and Approaches of Upanishads : Vision and Approaches of Upanishads M.G. Prasad Slide2: Vedic Triadic Approach to Seek Spiritual Knowledge Three essential components for making an effort to acquire any knowledge, particularly spiritual knowledge are: The Sadguru refers to the guiding energy in the form of mother, father, acharya, spiritual mentor Shastras refers to the body of knowledge (Vedic literature) Anubhava means the experience of the seeker Eventually, the seeker should advance towards spiritual enlightenment.Slide3: Vedic Knowledge as an Inverted Tree Integrated knowledge of Spirituality and Science Bramhan - God Non - Dual Reality Vedic literature 4 Vedas Vedic Literature : Vedic Literature Samhita, Bramhana and Aranyakas form the Vedas Vedas are classified as Rik, Yajus, Sama and Atharva. Maharishi Vyasa classified them, hence Veda Vyasa. There are large number of Upanishads (108, 32, 10)Principal Upanishads: Principal Upanishads Ten Upanishads are considered as major ones. Rigveda ---Aitareya Sukla Yajurveda ---Isavasya and Brihadaranyaka Krishna Yajurveda --Katha and Taittiriya Samaveda ---Kena and Chandogya Atharva ---Prasna, Mundaka and MandukyaUpanishads: Upanishads Upanishads refers to the spiritual knowledge obtained by disciples sitting near the realized Guru, that destroys the ignorance of disciples. Upanishads are the Vedanta (essence of the Vedas) Upanishads are essentially in the form of stories and dialogues such as those of Yama-Nachiketa, Varuna-Bhrigu, Yajnavalkya-Maitreyi, etc. Upanishads are the super conscious experiences of Atman by several rishis and they form the foundation of Sanatana Dharma. The other two are Bramha Sutras and Bhagavadgita.Upanishads (continued): Upanishads (continued) Upanishads deal with the fundamental questions about existence, life, creation, death etc. Upanishads deal with nature of soul, universe and God and their relationships The various systems of philosophy namely Advaita, Vishishta advaita and Dvaita refer to the Upanishads as their source material.Upanishads (continued): Upanishads (continued) “What is that by knowing which everything in this universe will be known?” (Mundaka) “Commanded by whom does the first vital breath force move forward?”- (Kena) “When a person passes away there is this doubt, some hold that the person exists and some that the person does not. This I should like to know, instructed by you”--------(Katha) “Please instruct me about Bramhan”-(Taittiriya)Isavasya Upanishad: Isavasya Upanishad Small in size (18 verses) Mystical experience of ubiquitous Atman. Karma yoga Kena Upanishad: Kena Upanishad Subjective (psychological-spiritual) and objective (cosmological) approaches to proof of Atman. Atman as Ultimate Reality Omnipotence of Atman (Uma, the Goddess and Indra) Katha Upanishad: Katha Upanishad Dialogue of Yama-Nachiketa Sacred fire and yajna mortal body and immortal soul role of yoga and discipline Prasna Upanishad: Prasna Upanishad String of questions to rishi Pippalada by Sukesi, Satyakama, Gargya, Aswalayana, Bhargava and Kabandhi Systematic presentation through questions and answers “Whence is all this that is visible”-(Kabandhi) “Who is the Purusha with sixteen kalas”-(Sukesha)\ Mundaka Upanishat: Mundaka Upanishat Refers to the visions and experiences of Samnyasis Para and Apara Vidya Cosmology Karma and Jnana MargaMandukya Upanishat: Mandukya Upanishat Four levels of consciousness (wakeful, dream, deep sleep, fourth (samadhi)) OM : its various aspectsTaittiriya Upanishat: Taittiriya Upanishat Ethics, learning and advice at the end of studies Sheaths of Bramhan Levels and scale of happiness (bliss) Dialogue of Varuna and Bhrigu about Bramhan Ecstatic expressions of experience of BramhanAitareya Upanishat: Aitareya Upanishat Creation of world through Viraj Philosophy of three births Nature of AtmanChandogya Upanishat: Chandogya Upanishat Yajna and upasana Raikva, Satyakama Jabala, Usasti Pravahana (Life after death), Narada (Para and Apara) Bramhachari (worship of Prana), Indra (about Atman) Thus spake Uddalaka AruniBrihdaranyaka Upanishat: Brihdaranyaka Upanishat Karma (Soma sacrifice) Creation of Universe and four varnas Gargi-Yanjnavalkya, Balaki-Ajatashatru, Bramhan as Antaryamin Thus spake YajnavalkyaEssence of the Upanishadic Teaching: Essence of the Upanishadic Teaching Atman is the antaryamin (Divine power) as the ultimate source of all the distinct aspects of external nature as well as inner faculties of humans and other beings. Atman is to be realized (anyone can) from direct personal knowledge through the practice of disciplines austerities of very arduous and exacting nature. The grace and guidance of realized Guru is required. Atman thus realized in the pure space of the enlightened seer’s heart is of the nature of indescribable bliss. The human life is completely fulfilled with the realization of Atman.