The Saiva Upanisads

by T. R. Srinivasa Ayyangar

Of the traditional 108 Upanisads, only the ten principal ones are well-known. The Saiva Upanisads comprise fifteen of the less-known ones. In this book they were translated into English for the first time. The translation follows the commentary of Upanisadbrahmayogin, the only writer known who has commented on all 108 Upanisads. This provides a consistency of interpretation for these often obscure texts. He follows the Advaita Vedanta school of Sankaracarya. The classification as Saiva is traditional only. These texts are wide-ranging, and include the famous Svetasvatara Upanisad. They are essential works for those interested in Indian religion.

322 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2007