Song of the Self: Eight Meditative Hymns from Upanishads

Song of the Self Meditative Hymns Inspired by the UpanishadsWhat if the peace you have been searching for has always been within you?For more than two thousand years, the Upanishads have inspired seekers to ask humanity's deepest questions: Who am I?Why do I suffer?Can lasting peace ever be found?In Song of the Self, Dr. Shankar Kashyap reimagines the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads and the philosophy of Advaita Vedānta through a series of original English meditative hymns.Beginning with the cosmic resonance of Om, and unfolding through the great Mahāvākyas-Aham Brahmasmi, Tat Tvam Asi, Prajnānam Brahma, and Ayam Ātmā Brahma-these lyrical ballads gently guide the reader from the outer world of names and forms toward the inner discovery of unity, compassion and peace.Inspired by the teachings of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, yet written for readers of every background and belief, these poems are not translations but fresh reflections on one of humanity's oldest and most profound spiritual traditions.Whether you are religious, spiritual, agnostic, or simply searching for meaning in an increasingly anxious world, these hymns invite you to pause, reflect, and rediscover the stillness that lies beneath the noise of everyday life.This beautifully presented collection also includes: - A welcoming Prologue introducing the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads.- Eight original meditative hymns inspired by Advaita philosophy.- The Benediction-a universal blessing for all beings.- The Silent Witness-a contemplative finale that ends in silence.- An accessible appendix explaining the philosophy behind each hymn.These songs ask for nothing from you.They simply invite you to listen.Not only with your ears-but with your heart.

Pagina's: 74, Paperback, Independently published