Upanishads. 7 Sacred Texts of Ancient India. Translation by Boris Grebenshchikov

"Upanishads" are ancient sacred texts of India and among the oldest philosophical books of humanity, believed to contain all the wisdom of the Vedas. The new translation of the "Upanishads" by Boris Grebenshchikov is a significant event for anyone interested... in Eastern philosophy, spiritual search, yoga, and wanting to understand the nature of this world. This translation combines the depth of the original with a clear and modern language, revealing to the reader the eternal wisdom of ancient texts in an understandable and lively form. The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer wrote: "The 'Upanishads' are a product of the highest human wisdom, and I consider them almost superhuman in conception. Studying the 'Upanishads' has been a source of great inspiration and a means of calming my soul… They are the most useful and uplifting reading possible in the world." The "Upanishads" will help to look at one's place in the world in a new way, to see deep meaning and light behind external, sometimes perplexing, events and phenomena. It is said that by knowing all that is expressed in the "Upanishads," a person gains knowledge of everything in the world.