The material presented here are the notes of scriptural classes on Isavasya Upanishad given by Swami Tyagishananda during the period 1946-49. An erudite scholarly monk of the Ramakrishna Order, the swami quotes exhaustively from various related scriptures and commentaries to explore the real meaning of the verses. He goes on to show that the upanishad has for its core, dharma or righteousness in all its dimensions, and presents spiritual solutions to human problems.

Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation, and extensive commentary by the translator.

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This book is the compilation of classes given by Swami Tyagishananda, an erudite scholar monk of the Ramakrishna Order, during the years 1945-50. The verses are given in Devanagari script followed by English translation and insightful comments. The author quotes (in Sanskrit) extensively from the philosophical schools and commentaries of Shankaracharya, Ramanuja, Madhva, Vallabha, the Vedas, Upanishad, Puranas, as well as from works of western philosophers and scriptures of various other religions. But throughout the text, he interprets his views in accord with the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.

Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation, explanatory notes.