*COD & Shipping Charges may apply on certain items.
Review final details at checkout.
₹418
₹550
24% OFF
Paperback
All inclusive*
Qty:
1
About The Book
Description
Author
This book is a thoroughly researched primer on the 108 Upanishads philosophical treatises that form a part of the Vedas the revered Hindu texts. These Upanishads contain the most crystallized bits of wisdom gleaned from Hinduism. Roshen Dalal explains the concepts at the core of each Upanishad clearly and lucidly. Moreover her vast diverse philosophical and theological readings add priceless scholarly context to this comprehensive and fascinating volume. About the Author Roshen Dalal was born in Mussoorie and lived in various places in India including Hyderabad Mumbai and Delhi before settling in Dehradun where she now resides along with several rescued cats and a dog. She has an MA and a PhD in ancient Indian history from Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi. She has taught both at school and university level and has been involved in research in the fields of history religion philosophy and education.She is the author of the bestselling two-volume Puffin History of India The Puffin History of the World also in two volumes India at 70 Snapshots since Independence The Religions of India A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths Hinduism An Alphabetical Guide The Vedas An Introduction to Hinduism's Sacred Texts and The Compact Timeline History of the World. Apart from books she has written numerous articles and book reviews. Having been an editor for many years she is now a full-time writer and is currently working on a book on the Upanishads.