Iśāvāsya Upanishad
The Upanishads are the most subtle and profound of all philosophies and form the end-part of the Vedas, the knowledge of Self.
Ishavasya Upanishad consists of 18 mantras or verses that unravel the themes of ones evolution which include dynamic action, renunciation, meditation, the drama of realisation, and more.
We will be using the Choice Upanishads which contains the Ishavasya verses with the interpretation and commentary by Swami A Parthasarathy.
The Upanishads are a timeless monument of the Himalayas, an uncreated knowledge of spiritual wisdom. Many of the greatest sages and philosophers of India or the world have been inspired by the Upanishads and written commentaries to explain the universal truths they embody, such as Gargi Vachaknavi, Sri Aurbindo Vivekanada and Adi Shankara.
Many Western philosophers regard the Upanishads as a sublime and scientific exposition of the Ultimate Reality, God. Aldous Huxley, Albert Einstein and Henry Thoreau are but a few.
There are a hundred and eight Upanishads and we will be looking at one of the most important, the Ishavasya Upanishad, often spelt Iśāvāsya
Join us on this exciting journey of self-discovery and spiritual realisation as we unravel the mysterious wisdom of Ishavasya. Understanding the knowledge of your Self is the key to ultimate happiness.
This 10-session course will run on Wednesday evenings at 7pm beginning on 15 October 2025. Each class lasts one hour and a quarter.
We will be recording the sessions for the use of the charity, so let us know if you wish to be excluded from the video.
The course fee is by donation.
The 10 classes will be held in the Library of the Hampstead Quaker Meeting House, 120 Heath St, London NW3 1DR - a 5-minute walk from Hampstead Underground Station. The space is limited, so it’s essential to register.
FAQs
Q: How do I travel to the Hampstead Quaker Meeting?
A: The Meeting House is a 5 minute walk from Hampstead Underground Station on the Northern Line
Q: Do I need a copy of the Upanishad?
A: We will provide the texts for the first class and thereafter we encourage you to acquire the Choice Upanishads by A. Parthasarathy.
If you would like to order the latest printed edition of Choice Upanishads, the cost is £27 and takes about a week to arrive. Please just ask.
Our teacher
The class will be led by Parulji who has been researching and studying the Vedanta for over two decades under the guidance of Swami Parthasarathy, the founder of the Vedanta Academy in India. Her approach is to encourage questions and to welcome debate – all within a framework of camaraderie, openness and truth.
Benefits
Experience the chant of the famous ‘infinity’ invocation
Decode the path of Action & Renunciation
Discover the Goal to evolution
Reveal a bridge between knowledge & action
Comprehend elements of what make your journey Spiritual.
Be a participant in the Drama of Realisation
By renouncing that may you enjoy. Do not covet anyones’s wealth.
Issavasyopanishad Muntra 2
What to expect?
Our sessions are in-person, explorative and interactive
Everyone is welcome and no prior knowledge of the topic is required
Questions are encouraged
We look forward to welcoming you !
