The Vedas and Upanishads for Children
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Narrated by:
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Sharanya Gopinath
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Written by:
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Roopa Pai
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Three thousand years ago, deep inside the forests of India, a great 'thought- revolution' was brewing. In those forest labs, the brightest scientist-philosophers contemplated the universe and reflected upon the already-ancient texts called the Vedas, gaining some startling insights into questions that we still have no watertight answers to, like:
- What is the universe made of?
- How do I know I'm looking at a tree when I see one?
- Who am I? My body, my mind, my intelligence, my emotions, or NOTA? And where did they put those explosive findings?
In a sprawling body of goose-bumpy, thought-provoking and fascinating oral literature called the Upanishads!
Intimidated? Don't be! For this joyful, fun guide to some of India's most enduring and secular wisdoms, reinterpreted for first-time explorers by author Roopa Pai, is guaranteed to keep you listening. Why haven't you checked it out yet?
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 Text copyright; 2019, Roopa Pai; Illustrations copyright; 2019, Sayan Mukherjee; Illustration on page 55 (top) by Mistunee Chowdhury, 2019 (P)2020 Audible, Inc.People who bought this also bought...
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-07-22
excellent book for all ages
This book is amazing. Not only for children, for any age, if you want a brief introduction of Veda and Upnishada, just go for it.
This book is a excellent gifting option too.
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- Balalingam
- 20-01-21
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the best introduction of Veda and Upanishads to the children in simple and beautiful way
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- Deepak R Chandra
- 15-12-22
Everyone should have this in their collections.
Everyone should have this in their collections. And definitely read or listen to this masterpiece
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- Surya Narayanan
- 22-11-20
A primer like no other
Great writing not even better narration.
Required reading for all ages.
Esp on today's times. "There is no other "
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- MP
- 14-08-21
Fantastic narration of concepts and essences
Fantastic narration of concepts and essences of Upanishads, and relating then to the current world situations.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-03-21
Extra ordinary efforts & a must read for all human
I was fortunate to listen it & would like to repeat it several times !
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- Krunal
- 10-10-22
I would say it THE BEST.
I have never experienced such knowledgeable content. Nicely narrated. I loved it so much...
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- Shailesh3108
- 22-10-22
Ideal not only for children!
Ms. Pai has done an amazing job of presenting a philosophically dense subject like Veda and Upanishads in a simple to understand manner. This is ideal even, or rather more so, for adults who want to get an understanding about what the Vedas and the Principal Upanishads are all about. And the format of giving backgrounds, interesting facts about each of them, the learnings and the take away in language that a youth would immediately relate to, makes this collection treasurable. The narration by Ms. Gopinath is clear and adds tremendous value to this Audible.
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- Anshul
- 05-10-23
Pure gold.
Should be listened to over and over. Very well narrated too. Highly recommended to people of all ages.
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- Prashanth Shyamala
- 06-04-21
Incredible thrilling & amazing voice to listen!
I really was carried into the stories of our past. The author has done a brilliant job to introduce the reader, the ancient wisdom through the amazing voice of Sharanya Gopinath. I really enjoyed listening to her. Thanks audible for such an worth full book.
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