The Apocalypse of Yajnavalkya
- 328 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Yajnavalkya Book order (chronological)
Yajnavalkya stands as one of history's earliest recorded philosophers, flourishing in Vedic India. He was celebrated for his profound understanding of Vedic rituals and his unparalleled skill in theological discourse. His teachings explored the nature of the universal Self through the doctrine of 'neti neti,' signifying 'neither this, nor that.' These philosophical insights and his legacy are preserved in foundational texts, notably the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, where he is a pivotal figure.
A Treatise on Dharma
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
A Treatise on Dharma, written in the fourth or fifth century, illuminates major innovations in religious, civil, and criminal law, and informed Indian life for a thousand years. This new critical edition, presented alongside the Sanskrit original in the Devanagari script, opens the classical age of ancient Indian law to modern readers.