Commentaries on the Vedas, the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita: The Three Branches of India's Life-Tree (Paperback)

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This book brings toge ther in one volume Sri Chinmoy's commentaries on the Vedas the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita three ancient Indian scriptures which are the foundations of Hindu spiritual tradition. His approach is clear and practical and at the same time profound and richly poetic. In a style unmistakably his own Sri Chinmoy makes direct and personal contact with the reader who joins him on a journey through the wisdom of these celebrated classics. This book is both an excellent introduction for readers who are coming to the subject for the first time and a series of illumining meditations for those who already know it well.

About the Author

Sri Chinmoy is a noted author, musician, artist, meditation teacher and philosopher; but he known above all a a man of peace. In his tireless search for new pathways to inner harmony and world peace, he has explored various fields of human endeavor and touched the lives of thousands of people around the world. "Our goal is always to go beyond, beyond, beyond," he says. "There are no limits to our capacity because we have the Infinite Divine within us." For more than two decades he has held twicw-weekly peace meditations at the United Nations in New York. He has held discussions on peace with anumber of world leaders, including Pope Paul VI, Mikhail Gorbachev, Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela. He is the founder of more than 350 peace meditations throughout the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Aum Publications (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884971139
• ISBN-13: 978-0884971139
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #377,985 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening Commentary and Spiritual Revelations, November 20, 1999

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Enlightening commentary on all 3 ancient Indian scriptures (Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita) in one book. Sri Chinmoy transcends mere commentary by providing us with spiritual illumination on the inner meaning of these important works. Sri Chinmoy is a fully realised spiritual master (who conducts meditation for the United Nations), and his very words provide us with direct spiritual inspiration/enlightenment.

12 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book of social and religious meanings., August 13, 1999

By A Customer

The story and meaning of the Sacred Tree is related well in this book. The social and religious meanings, as well as symbols, are expounded on. This is a good book for grades 10, 11, & 12.