Upanishads, Volume 3
A remarkably felicitous and spiritual translation which will go far toward making the great literature of the Hindu philosophical scriptures both accessible and intelligible to thoughtful occidentals.  --Edgar S. BrightmanA scholarly and highly illuminating work.  At a time when we are all seeking to understand the soul of India and to interpret the religious heritage of the deeply spiritual people, [these volumes] ought to be carefully studied and properly digested . . . .   --Edward J. JurjiAnyone who is seriously interested in the religious and philosophical thought of India would be anxious to have this, as well as the [other] volumes of Upanishads in translation by Swami Nikhilananda.   --Pitirim A. SorokinHis translation of the original Sanskrit is literal but fresh and vigorous; to this he has added succinct, brilliantly written notes.  It is difficult to over-estimate the value of Swami Nikhilananda's project for those who are interested in the spiritual life.  Will add incomparable riches to any which contemplates it.   --Thomas Sugrue, New York Times Book ReviewIn the third volume of his translations ofThe UpanishadsSwami Nikhilananda maintains the high standard set in the first two volumes. . . in comparisons with many other translations the rendering is clear, straightforward, and readable.  I have no doubt that it communicates to modern readers of English the essential spiritual insights of these great documents.  --E. A. BurttSwami Nikhilananda's line by line commentary onThe Upanishadsis a most welcome addition to our knowledge and understanding of the country and culture which perhaps more than any other is now taking on a position of primary importance in the . . . world.   --F.S.C. NorthropSwami Nikhilananda's volumes ofThe Upanishadsare valuable contributions to the study ofThe Upanishadsand can be confidently recommended to those who want to acquaint themselves with these treasures of Indo-Arayan wisdom . . . they often shed new light on old concepts and bring out their significance in the perspective of modern Western thought.  --Philosophy East and WestThis is by far the most satisfactory and readable translation ofThe UpanishadsI have seen.   --Herbert W. Schneider