Mandukya Upanishad – Commentary of Shankaracharya (Gambhirananda)

The unique feature of this Upanishad lies in its exclusive focus on philosophy, as defined by the most modern authorities, unlike other Upanishads which explore various phases of Vedanta such as religion, theology, scholasticism, mysticism, metaphysics, and philosophy. It delves into the three fundamental problems of philosophy: the nature of the external and internal worlds, the nature of consciousness, and the meaning of causality. In essence, it encapsulates the quintessence of all Upanishads, conveying the highest Truth in a most explicit and uncompromising manner. This book presents the Upanishad alongside Gaudapada's Karika, featuring a lucid English translation of the text with Shankaracharya's commentary.