The Wisdom of Questions
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp, 2025
- Tapa blanda
- Nuevo
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaPBShop.store US
Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 7 de abril de 2005
Condición: Nuevo
EUR 13,57
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Añadir al carritoDescripción del artículo del vendedor
New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
N° de ref. del artículo L2-9798296495457
- Título
- The Wisdom of Questions
- Autor
- Jayalwal, Mr Hem Raj Sharma
- Editorial
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Año de publicación
- 2025
- Estado
- New
- Encuadernación
- PAP
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 13
- 9798296495457
- Peso del artículo
- 172 gramos
EXPLORING THE PRASHNA UPANISHAD
“The Questions of Pippalāda: A Journey through the Prashna
Upanishad” is a contemporary exploration of one of the most profound spiritual dialogues in the Vedic tradition. Rooted in the Prashna Upanishad, this book brings alive the journey of six sincere seekers who approach Sage Pippalāda with deep philosophical questions—not for curiosity, but for liberation.
At the heart of this ancient text is not merely the transmission of knowledge but a process of transformation. The sage does not offer instant answers. He lays down a condition—one year of disciplined living, consisting of brahmacharya (celibacy), śraddhā (faith), and tapas (austerity)—before the questions may even be asked. This sets the tone for the book’s central theme: true wisdom must be earned through inner purification, not simply acquired intellectually.
Each of the six questions forms the structure of the main chapters. These questions explore:
The Origin of Beings—How creation arises from prāṇa (vital energy) and rayi (matter), and how the universe itself breathes with cyclical rhythms of life and rest.
The Nature of Prāṇa (Life Force): – A deep dive into the workings of prāṇa and its five forms within the human body, showing how life is sustained and harmonised through subtle energies.
The Path of the Departing Soul – What happens after death? This chapter explores the journey of the soul, the distinction between those who attain immortality and those who return to the cycle of rebirth.
The Power of Meditation and Sound – How the practice of meditating on Om (ॐ) acts as a spiritual bow, helping the seeker (the arrow) reach the Absolute (Brahman). This metaphor illustrates the sacred science of concentration and yogic realization.
The Secret of Om (continued) – A further breakdown of the syllable Om and its layers of meaning—how the threefold utterance leads to different realms of realization, from the empirical to the transcendental.
The Supreme Being and Liberation – The final question reaches the summit: Who is the supreme Purusha? What is the ultimate purpose of life? The answer reveals the imperishable essence behind all forms—the Brahman, beyond time, space, and causality.
Interwoven with these teachings is a portrait of Sage Pippalāda himself—not as a mythical figure, but as a master of Brahma Vidya who demands silence, discipline, and receptivity from his students. His legacy is profound: he does not just provide answers—he prepares seekers to become vessels worthy of receiving truth.
The book emphasizes the symbolism and spiritual relevance of each teaching, making ancient metaphors accessible to modern minds. The approach is philosophical, poetic, and contemplative, with reflections on how these ancient insights apply to today’s fast-paced, information-saturated world.
In the final chapters, the reader is left not just with information, but with invitation—to become a seeker like the six students, to cultivate the inner soil where truth may take root. In a world dominated by quick solutions and superficial answers, “The Questions of Pippalāda” reminds us that the deepest answers are not given—they are grown.
This book is ideal for:
Students of Vedanta and Indian philosophy
Practitioners of yoga and meditation
Spiritual seekers longing for depth
Readers looking to bridge ancient wisdom with modern life
Ultimately, this is not just a book about six questions and their answers. It is a mirror for our quest, a gentle nudge to pause, reflect, and remember that wisdom does not just know it is being.
“Sinopsis” puede pertenecer a otra edición de este título.
PBShop.store US
Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 7 de abril de 2005
Tarifas de envío en Estados Unidos de America
| Artículo | De 7 a 14 días hábiles | De 7 a 14 días hábiles |
|---|---|---|
| Primer artículo | EUR 0,00 | EUR 0,00 |
Métodos de pago
Descripción de la tienda
We first started out as “The Paperback Exchange,” a chain of physical bookstores where we would part exchange your beloved books for new stories to transport you to faraway places. However, as shopping started to evolve to online shops and marketplaces, we bid our stores goodbye to become “PBShop.” This transition has only allowed us to blossom as we now ship thousands of titles to book lovers across the globe. We pride ourselves in being a community of local book lovers which allows our passion and devotion to shine in everything we do. In 2020 we not only celebrated our 20th birthday but our 1st birthday as being completely employee owned after becoming an E.O.T in September 2019. We are proud to be different and embrace standing apart on a book mountain by working from a virtual inventory which allows us to provide thousands of books that may be difficult to get for your bookshelf or your studies. Working with a number of different suppliers allows us to explore other avenues such as puzzles, sheet music and even stationery so we really do have something for everyone. Life is about being versatile in all realms of existence. If this is your first visit or you are a returning customer, we would like to welcome you to the PBShop family, for there is no friend as loyal as a book. We are a company who put our customers at the centre of everything we do as we understand the importance of reading because once you learn to read, you will forever be free. There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours that we are yet to explore, which is why we will forever inspire curious minds.…
Especialidad
Hardbacks, PaperbacksInformación empresarial del vendedor
Pbshop.co.uk Ltd
Unit 22 Horcott Industrial Estate, Horcott Road
Fairford, Reino Unido GL7 4BX
Condiciones de venta
Returns Policy
We ask all customers to contact us for authorisation should they wish to return their order. Orders returned without authorisation may not be credited.
If you wish to return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to obtain authorisation.
Returns requested beyond this time will not be authorised.
Our team will provide full instructions on how to return your order and once received our returns department will process your refund.
Please note the cost to return any unwanted order to us is borne by the buyer.
Should your order arrive damaged, not as advertised or faulty, we must be advised of this within 14 days of delivery. Please contact us so we can find the best solution for you.
Our Customer Care Team can be contacted via emailing paperback-us@paperbackshop.co.uk, or by calling our UK Office on +441285 712 917. We are available 9:00am till 5:30pm GMT weekdays and 9:00am till 1:00pm GMT on Saturdays.
Derecho al desistimiento
Si es un consumidor, puede rescindir el contrato de acuerdo con lo siguiente. Por consumidor se entiende cualquier persona física que actúe con fines ajenos a su actividad comercial, empresarial, oficio o profesión.
Información sobre el derecho de desistimiento
Derecho legal de desistimiento
Tiene derecho a rescindir este contrato en un plazo de 14 días sin dar ningún motivo.
El periodo de desistimiento vencerá a los 14 días desde que usted, o un tercero que no sea el transportista e indicado por usted, adquiera la posesión física del último bien o del último lote o pieza.
Para ejercer el derecho de desistimiento, complete de forma electrónica y envíe una declaración clara en nuestro sitio web, desde "Mis compras" en "Mi cuenta". Le enviaremos sin demora un acuse de recibo de dicho desistimiento a través de un soporte duradero (por ejemplo, por correo electrónico).
Para cumplir con el plazo de desistimiento, basta con que envíe su comunicación relativa al ejercicio del derecho de desistimiento antes de que venza el periodo de desistimiento.
Efectos del desistimiento
Si rescinde este contrato, le reembolsaremos todos los pagos que hayamos recibido de usted, incluidos los gastos de envío (excepto los gastos adicionales que surjan si elige un tipo de envío que no sea el tipo de envío estándar más económico que ofrecemos).
Podemos hacer una deducción del reembolso por la pérdida de valor de cualquier bien suministrado, si la pérdida es el resultado de una manipulación innecesaria por su parte.
Efectuaremos el reembolso sin demoras indebidas y, a más tardar, 14 días después de que se nos informe de su decisión de rescindir este contrato.
Efectuaremos el reembolso utilizando el mismo medio de pago que utilizó para la transacción inicial, a menos que haya acordado expresamente lo contrario; en cualquier caso, no incurrirá en ningún cargo como resultado de dicho reembolso.
Podremos retener el reembolso hasta que hayamos recibido los bienes o hasta que nos haya presentado una prueba de que los ha devuelto, lo que ocurra primero.
Deberá devolver los bienes o entregarlos a PBShop.store US, Springfield Gardens, New York, U.S.A., +44 1285 712917, sin demoras indebidas y, en cualquier caso, en un plazo máximo de 14 días a partir del día en que nos comunique su desistimiento del presente contrato. El plazo se cumple si devuelve la mercancía antes de que venza el periodo de 14 días. Tendrá que asumir los gastos directos de devolución de los bienes. Usted solo es responsable de la disminución del valor de los bienes como resultado de una manipulación distinta a la necesaria para establecer la naturaleza, las características y el funcionamiento de los bienes.
Excepciones al derecho de desistimiento
El derecho de desistimiento no se aplica a lo siguiente:
- La entrega de periódicos, diarios o revistas, con la excepción de los contratos de suscripción; y
- El suministro de contenido digital que no se proporcione en un soporte tangible (por ejemplo, en un CD o DVD) si, al hacer el pedido, aceptó que podíamos empezar a entregarlo y que no podría desistir una vez iniciada la entrega.
Condiciones de envío
Books are shipped from our US or UK warehouses. Delivery estimates allow for delivery from either location.