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Contents Preface Abbreviations Contents CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION KATHOPANISAD The word Upanisad Major Upanisads Period of the Upanisad Kathopanisad : Name Later addition in Kathopanisad Story of Naciketas Interpretation of the Story CHAPTER II- CONCEPT OF SELF Self : Transcendental Reality Self: Beyond perception Self : transcends merits. Sins etc OM : Symbol of Self Atman : Brahman Parabrahman and Aparabrahman Aksara Self the Eternal Size of Atman Apparent Contradictions Self Realisation for peace

CHAPTER III - ELIGIBILITY FOR SELF REALISATION Sraddha Viveka(Discrimination) Viraga(indifference) Samayma(control of Senses etc) Duty not to be shirked CHAPTER IV - PROCESS OF SELF

REALISATION Overcoming of Temptations Renunciation of Pleasures Preceptor's involvement Seek in the cave Omkaropasana Atman reveals itself to the chooser Good Conduct and Calm Mind Sunlight and Shadow Analogy of chariot Mind Control Relative Subtlety Self perceived with Sharp intellect

Vsans Should Vanish CHAPTER V - YOGA In Yogasatra Steps in Mind Control Great Preceptors are the guides Obstacle to Yoga Identification Self realisation dispels Sorrow Self realisation leads to immortality Yoga is the means . Final release Gita on Yoga Brahma Sutra on Yoga CHAPTER VI- THE SELF REALISED Self realised different from ignorant Omniscience of -the Self Realised Self realised does not grieve Self realised does not fear Self realised treats all equally No discrimination After Death

Social Relevance CHAPTER VII- CONCLUSION Bibliography