Mandukya Upanishad and Commentary Esoteric Classics: Eastern Studies
Mandukya Upanishad and Commentary by Charles Johnston, published by Lamp of Trismegistus on October 12, 2020, offers a concise exploration of this significant Upanishadic text. This edition, comprising 74 pages in English, delves into the syllable Aum and its profound implications, including the theory of four states of consciousness. The Mandukya Upanishad is recognized for its unique position in the Muktikā Upanishad and its influence on the Vedanta school of Hinduism.
Readers will find a detailed discussion on the concept that Aum represents Brahman, the Whole, and that Brahman is synonymous with the self. The text is also noted for its philosophical connections between Hinduism and Buddhism, making it a vital resource for those interested in spirituality and religious studies. This edition serves as a valuable reference for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Hermetism, Rosicrucianism, and the broader implications of the Mandukya Upanishad within the context of Eastern thought.
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Mandukya Upanishad discusses the syllable Aum, presents the theory of four states of consciousness, and asserts that Aum is Brahman, which is the Whole, and that Brahman is this self. The Mandukya Upanishad is notable for having been recommended in the Muktikā Upanishad, through two central characters of the Ramayana, as the one Upanishad that alone is sufficient for knowledge to gain moksha, and as first in its list of eleven principal Upanishads. The text is also notable for inspiring Gaudapada’s Karika, a classic for the Vedanta school of Hinduism. Mandukya Upanishad is among the often cited texts on chronology and philosophical relationship between Hinduism and Buddhism.
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