Easwaran's bestselling translation of the ancient wisdom texts known as the Upanishads is reliable, readable, and profound. In the Upanishads, enlightened sages share insights that are the results of their exploration of consciousness itself. In extraordinary visions, they have direct experiences with a transcendent reality that is the essence or self of every created being. They teach that each of us, every self, is eternal, immortal, and one with the power that created the universe. Easwaran's translation of the major Upanishads and five others includes an overview of the cultural and historical context, with chapter introductions, notes, and a Sanskrit glossary. However, it is Easwaran's understanding of the wisdom of the Upanishads that truly makes this edition outstanding. Each sage, each Upanishad speaks to the mind and heart of the reader in different ways.