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The Mughal Prince Who Translated the Upanishads — And Accidentally Introduced Them to Europe
A 17th-century Muslim prince, fifty ancient Sanskrit texts, and a chain of translations that eventually reached a German philosopher who called one of them the solace of his life. This really happened, and it's better documented than most people realize.
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A 17th-century Muslim prince, fifty ancient Sanskrit texts, and a chain of translations that eventually reached a German philosopher who called one of them the solace of his life. This really happened, and it's better documented than most people realize.
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