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    Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas Part 2 : Amazing Upanishads
    Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas : Part 1
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    Unsolved mysteries Series

    Written by Dr. King and Swami Satyapriya

    Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G

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    About this series

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

    Vedas are the most ancient scriptures known to us today. They are not just religious texts but are storehouses of vast knowledge, both worldly as well as spiritual. However, these voluminous texts are shrouded in mystery that seem to be unresolvable.

    This book tries to unravel some of these mysteries and throws lot of light on often misunderstood aspects of these scriptures.

    This is the second part of the series “Unsolved mysteries”.


    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1. One God or many Gods?

    The word God is a misnomer!

    Do you know God?

    Chapter 2. Upanishadic version of ultimate reality

    Samkhya’s interpretation of Upanishadic genesis story

    Buddha’s views on Upanishadic narratives

    Gaudapada’s interpretation of Upanishadic reality

    Shankara’s views on Upanishadic reality

    Chapter 3. Do Upanishads view the world as illusion?

    Strange story of ‘one’ becoming ‘many’

    Saying it all in just twelve sentences!

    Is this life like a movie show?!

    Don’t entangle yourself in a web of contradictions

    Chapter 4. Advaita sans Maya

    The drama of life!

    Isn’t it cruel to say that this life is just a drama?

    Does Advaita sans Maya clarify the paradoxes?

    Chapter 5. What is the message of the Upanishads?

    Don’t be on a wild goose chase!

    No amount of wealth can make you happy forever!

    Just bottle up the unruly genie!

    Surrender to the boss!

    Epilogue

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr. King's Books
    Release dateDec 11, 2023
    Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas Part 2 : Amazing Upanishads
    Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas : Part 1

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      Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas : Part 1
      Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas : Part 1

      Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas : Part 1

      Dr. King
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      This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Vedas are the most ancient scriptures known to us today. They are not just religious texts but are storehouses of vast knowledge, both worldly as well as spiritual. However, these voluminous texts are shrouded in mystery that seem to be unresolvable. This book tries to unravel some of these mysteries and throws lot of light on often misunderstood aspects of these scriptures. This is the first part of the series “Unsolved mysteries”. Table of Contents On a breath-taking journey into the Himalayas Vedas – The unsolved puzzle of ancient India! Chapter 1. Who really composed the Vedas? Did some barbaric nomads compose the Vedas? A King who bartered the youth with his son! Story of white Veda and black Veda! Putting the pieces of the puzzle together Story of ShunashEpa Story of Mahidasa How big are these Vedas? Chapter 2. Were propagators of Vedas primitive people? A brief re-look at the Aryan invasion theory Does lack of evidence imply nonexistence? Secrecy led to caste and gender discrimination? Ingenious techniques to remember massive Vedic texts Were Vedic Indians mathematical genius? The amazing constructs of Vedic Indians! Chapter 3. Were Vedic Indians in touch with aliens? Overview of communion of Vedic people with Devas Aliens of the Vedic kind! Did the aliens really visit Vedic Indians? Were the Vedic Indians vegetarians? A tour of a typical Vedic ritual Is it right to kill an animal just for our benefit? Epilogue Moving from ritualism to spirituality

      This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Vedas are the most ancient scriptures known to us today. They are not just religious texts but are storehouses of vast knowledge, both worldly as well as spiritual. However, these voluminous texts are shrouded in mystery that seem to be unresolvable. This book tries to unravel some of these mysteries and throws lot of light on often misunderstood aspects of these scriptures. This is the first part of the series “Unsolved mysteries”. Table of Contents On a breath-taking journey into the Himalayas Vedas – The unsolved puzzle of ancient India! Chapter 1. Who really composed the Vedas? Did some barbaric nomads compose the Vedas? A King who bartered the youth with his son! Story of white Veda and black Veda! Putting the pieces of the puzzle together Story of ShunashEpa Story of Mahidasa How big are these Vedas? Chapter 2. Were propagators of Vedas primitive people? A brief re-look at the Aryan invasion theory Does lack of evidence imply nonexistence? Secrecy led to caste and gender discrimination? Ingenious techniques to remember massive Vedic texts Were Vedic Indians mathematical genius? The amazing constructs of Vedic Indians! Chapter 3. Were Vedic Indians in touch with aliens? Overview of communion of Vedic people with Devas Aliens of the Vedic kind! Did the aliens really visit Vedic Indians? Were the Vedic Indians vegetarians? A tour of a typical Vedic ritual Is it right to kill an animal just for our benefit? Epilogue Moving from ritualism to spirituality

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      Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas Part 2 : Amazing Upanishads
      Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas Part 2 : Amazing Upanishads

      Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries of the Vedas Part 2 : Amazing Upanishads

      Dr. King
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      This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Vedas are the most ancient scriptures known to us today. They are not just religious texts but are storehouses of vast knowledge, both worldly as well as spiritual. However, these voluminous texts are shrouded in mystery that seem to be unresolvable. This book tries to unravel some of these mysteries and throws lot of light on often misunderstood aspects of these scriptures. This is the second part of the series “Unsolved mysteries”. Table of Contents Chapter 1. One God or many Gods? The word God is a misnomer! Do you know God? Chapter 2. Upanishadic version of ultimate reality Samkhya’s interpretation of Upanishadic genesis story Buddha’s views on Upanishadic narratives Gaudapada’s interpretation of Upanishadic reality Shankara’s views on Upanishadic reality Chapter 3. Do Upanishads view the world as illusion? Strange story of ‘one’ becoming ‘many’ Saying it all in just twelve sentences! Is this life like a movie show?! Don’t entangle yourself in a web of contradictions Chapter 4. Advaita sans Maya The drama of life! Isn’t it cruel to say that this life is just a drama? Does Advaita sans Maya clarify the paradoxes? Chapter 5. What is the message of the Upanishads? Don’t be on a wild goose chase! No amount of wealth can make you happy forever! Just bottle up the unruly genie! Surrender to the boss! Epilogue

      This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Vedas are the most ancient scriptures known to us today. They are not just religious texts but are storehouses of vast knowledge, both worldly as well as spiritual. However, these voluminous texts are shrouded in mystery that seem to be unresolvable. This book tries to unravel some of these mysteries and throws lot of light on often misunderstood aspects of these scriptures. This is the second part of the series “Unsolved mysteries”. Table of Contents Chapter 1. One God or many Gods? The word God is a misnomer! Do you know God? Chapter 2. Upanishadic version of ultimate reality Samkhya’s interpretation of Upanishadic genesis story Buddha’s views on Upanishadic narratives Gaudapada’s interpretation of Upanishadic reality Shankara’s views on Upanishadic reality Chapter 3. Do Upanishads view the world as illusion? Strange story of ‘one’ becoming ‘many’ Saying it all in just twelve sentences! Is this life like a movie show?! Don’t entangle yourself in a web of contradictions Chapter 4. Advaita sans Maya The drama of life! Isn’t it cruel to say that this life is just a drama? Does Advaita sans Maya clarify the paradoxes? Chapter 5. What is the message of the Upanishads? Don’t be on a wild goose chase! No amount of wealth can make you happy forever! Just bottle up the unruly genie! Surrender to the boss! Epilogue

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