Ishavasya

UPANISHAD


The Isha Upanishad is embedded as the final chapter of the Shukla Yajurveda and is one of the shortest Upanishads, with 18 verses. It is the very first Upanishad in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads.

Ishavasya

The Isha Upanishad, which is always regarded as first among the Upanishads derives its name from the first word of the first verse of the same Upanishad. The word “Isa” means the Lord of the Universe. the Upanishad begins with the majestic and triumphant declaration that the whole universe is inhabited by God and belongs to Him. As the name suggests, Isa Upanishad is an Upanishad of Isa or Isvara, the Lord of Creation and the source of all.Although the Upanishad has only 18 verses, they sum up the essential beliefs and practices of Hinduism. In fact, spiritually and for the purpose of leading a divine centered life, the 18 verses are as important as the 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita.

Ishavasya Upanishad Verses - In Sanskrit and English with Meaning and Commentary

Ishavasya Upanishad

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Isha Upanishad Full Text

Ishavasya Upanishad Verses - In Sanskrit and English with Meaning and Commentary by Adi Sankaracharya