The Samnyasa Upanisads

"Easy to follow and well-explained."--L. G. Tewari, Sonoma State University "Finally! The translation we have been waiting for--a clean, modern, authentic, honorable, and readable rendering of the principal Upanisads. Olivelle's text is a great boon to students and teachers of Hinduism."--Stuart Smithers, University of Puget Sound "Ever since Baptist missionary William Carey produced the first translation of Upanisads texts, and the first grammar and dictionary of Sanskrit, Christians have recognized the value of this literature in understanding the pervasice world view of the Indian sub-continent."--Robert I. Garrett, JR., Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary "Excellent preface and background material."--Britt Towery, Baylor University "I am delighted to have a fresh translation of the Upanisads."--Gurinder S. Mann, Columbia University "A fine successor to Hume's translations."--John Holt, Bowdoin College "Outstanding book on a vitally important dimension of Hinduism....Clearly translated, and the introduction is very helpful for students."--Bruce M. Sullivan, Northern Arizona University "Much needed study of renunciation and an admirable collection to texts. Important work."--Donald P. St. John, Moravian College "This thematic lense for introduction both to the vast Upanisadic literature and the asceitic life will be useful for introducing students to the 'Hindu' tradition."--A.H. Mathias Zahniser, Asbury Theological Seminary "The definitive translation of texts seminal to understanding the Hindu tradition and particularly asceticism."--Douglas R. Brooks , University of Rochester "A welcome new translation. The texts contain much interesting material on the theme of renunciation, especially as it relates to ritual practices, and Olivelle is a recognized authority in these matters. The translation is first-rate--accurate and readable throughout. There is no question about the contribution it represents in the larger context of Indology or South Asian studies."--Gerald J. Larson, University of California, Santa Barbara "His analysis is stimulating as the translations are reliable. Combined, they comprise and essential textual contribution to our understanding of the meaning of religious renunciation in india."--Gail Hinich Sutherland, Louisiana State University