Katha Upanishad
(The Upanishads, (Vol. I, II, III, IV), (1975) ~ Swami Nikhilananda, Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center, New York, USA.)
Part One
Chapter I
1. Vajasravasa, desiring rewards, performed the Visvajit sacrifice, in…
Isa Upanishad
(The Upanishads, (Vol. I, II, III, IV), (1975) Swami Nikhilananda, Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center, New York, USA.)
1. All this—whatever exists in this changing universe—is enveloped by the Lord. Protect the…
Dakshinamurti Stotra
Translated by Alladi Mahadeva Sastry, Samata Books, 2001, Madras, India
Atman as the Ego
To Him who by illusion of Atman, as by sleep, sees the universe existing…
Vivekachudamani: The Crown Jewel of Discrimination
by Adi Shankaracharya
1. I honor the teacher, the limitless Self, whose nature is bliss, who cannot be objectified by the senses and the…
Bhagavad Gita SummaryÂ
Chapter 2 - Knowledge Yoga
(A) The Four Stages of Enlightenment Verses 1-10
(1) Samsara is caused by self ignorance and is recognized as three emotional problems. (a) Attachment to situations, things,…
Bhagavad Gita
Introduction
The Bhagavad Gita is a scripture on the topic of Self realization. Self realization is the hard and fast understanding that there is only one Self and…
Avadhuta Gita by Dattatreya
Chapter 1
1. By the grace of God Brahmins above all are inspired with the disposition to non-duality which relieves them of great fear.
2. How…
Ashtavakra Gita
Translation by John Richards
Introduction
Once upon a time there was a student of the scriptures who could not support his family. He would work hard all day…