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0197654169 pdf The Upaniads are rich and complex Sanskrit Hindu scriptures dating back to the 8th century BCE and are a staple of world religion courses across the globe. In this volume, Signe Cohen guide readers through on the thirteen "Classical Upaniads," those generally regarded as the oldest: Bhadrayaka, Chandogya, Taittiriya, Aitareya, Isa, Kena, Katha, Mundaka, Svetasvatara, Mandukya, Prasna, Kausitaki, and Maitri Upanisad. Where most survey textbooks present a cursory overview of these texts, The Classical Upaniads: A Guide provides a nuanced but accessible exploration of the Upaniads that will benefit both scholars, students, and general readers alike. This volume explores the historical, geographical, and social context of the Classical Upaniads and discusses issues of dating, authorship, and transmission of the texts. Cohen also breaks down central ideas in the Upaniads, such as Read more