Namaste,
The Upanishad-s, along with the Veda-s, are not supposed to be scriptures, in the written sense. They are orally transmitted revelations transmitted from early ancient times, later codified into writing - which, unfortunately, stripped these mediums of knowledge of their inert right of being taught from revered Guru-s themselves. The Upanishad-s are brilliant philosophical speculations of sophisticated nature.
I follow the Kalpa aspect (ritual) of the Vedanga, under the Shakalya recension, concentrating on the theology of the yajna - more specifically on why the yajna is conducted.
And, I wish I had references for the sources you seek on mantra yoga. I hope someone who is well familiar with the subject can assist you in providing them.
EDIT: You may find the following interesting: http://www.mantra-yoga.com.
Namaste.
Yes, I've read about that oral tradition and also how the Brahmin-s and Kshatriya-s alike use to discuss and debate on philosophy & so forth.
That is very interesting. My mind has been refreshed regarding the concept of Yajna, from my recent re-reading of Mahabharata.
I know very little about it though. I've only experienced it 2-4 times in my childhood. & once 3-4 years ago when we moved house. (House warming pooja I suppose). With the sacrifical fire and so forth.
What is your attitude towards liberation? For example a Shaivite may want to merge with Shiva, or like my late grandad who was by all accounts a very strict disciplinirian and aimed for liberation through selfless and righteous action. Karma Yoga I suppose) He wasn't interested in temples or pooja in the slightest.
That would be interesting to know. Thanks.
Sweet, thanks for the link! Will check it out now!
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