The Essence of the Upanishad in T. S. Eliot's Poems and Plays

This paper attempts to explore the essence of principal Upanishads Hindu philosophy in T. S. Eliot’s selected seminal poems and plays. The are Ishavasya, Kena, Katha, Prashna, Mundaka, Mandukya, Taittiriya, Aitareya, Chhandogya, Brihadaranyaka Shvetashvatara. famous “Ash-Wednesday” Four Quartets, plays Murder Cathedral, Family Reunion, Cocktail Party under scrutiny this paper. eleven is that Brahman source all creations including human beings, who get results according their karma born again until they moksha (liberation) through self-realization Brahman; therefore, our goal should be attain or Brahman, only which we can experience perpetual peace unbound bliss. Likewise, Eliot suggests attempt go back “Home” (Brahman, also a symbol bliss), for must several times become qualified non-dual knowledge “the still point” (Brahman) its along with spiritual practices renunciation asceticism. practice unattached action done without hope fruit (nishkam karma) unselfish devotion (Bhakti) secondary paths liberation. Since path make us realize immediately, prefers progressive indirect devotion. Thus, his texts reflect Upanishads. significance within context existing scholarship lies introduction new could extensively interpreted by finding texts. Practically, help know mystery life death, Atman liberation from kinds suffering misery, cycle death as well before death.