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About the Book
The Samaveda Upanishads, rooted in the melodic chants, provide a distinct approach to unraveling spiritual insights through the power of sound and meditation. These texts emphasize the vibrational power of sound as a conduit for spiritual realization. They offer a harmonious bridge between music and metaphysical understanding and transform the melodic hymns into vehicles for meditative contemplation. This book delves into the distinct features, themes, and translation of 16 Upanishads associated with the Samaveda. Of them two are Mukhya Upanishads namely Chandogya and Kena; three Samanya Upanishads are Vajrasuchi, the Maha, and the Savitri; other four Upanishads, Aruneya, Maitreya, Kundika and Sannyasa, are associated with Sanayas Upanishad; Vasudeva and Avyakta are associated with Sakta Upanishad; Rudraksha Jabala and Jabali are associated with Saiva Upanishad; and Yoga Chudamani and Darshana are associated with Yoga Upanishad. These Upanishads offer a unique gateway to understanding the transformative power of music and meditation within the spiritual journey. Their emphasis on the harmony of sound and consciousness contributes to the philosophical tapestry of Indian thought.

About the Author
Dr. N.K. Singh, 30 years research experience on Oriental Religion and Philosophy, has written several books on religion, philosophy and its allied subjects. He did his Ph.D. from Patna University, Patna. His works, especially on oriental studies initiated considerable interest on Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam, carrying high appreciation from scholars of Buddhist and Islamic countries. Presently, he is the Director of International Centre for Religious Studies, Delhi and Chief Editor of Global Religious Vision: a quarterly Research Journal since 1999. In 2000, he established the publishing house known as Global Vision Publishing House in Delhi for promoting research culture among Indian youth.