Description

• Prashnopanishad is an illuminating Tamil translation and commentary on the Prashna Upanishad, one of the key Upanishads in Hindu spiritual literature.
• This edition features the original Sanskrit text alongside the respected commentary (Bhashyam) by Adi Shankaracharya, as well as a Tamil translation (Anuvatham) that brings the profound teachings of the Upanishad into the context of Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism).
• The Prashna Upanishad is unique in its format, where six students approach a sage with six deep spiritual questions (Prashnas) concerning the nature of life, the universe, and the ultimate reality (Brahman).
• The answers provided by the sage form the core of the Upanishad s teachings, covering topics like the origin of creation, the importance of Prana (life force), and the nature of the soul.
• Sri Shankaracharya s commentary adds another layer of depth to these teachings, offering insights into the non-dualistic interpretation of the text.
• His explanations clarify the philosophical underpinnings of the Upanishad, helping readers to grasp the complex ideas of self-realization and the unity of the individual soul with the universal consciousness.