Gopala-tapani Upanisad (New Edition) Baladeva Vidyabhusana (Demian Martins)
With Commentary by Srila Baladeva Vidyabhusana
Translated by Dr. Baladeva Dasa (Demian Martins)
The Sri Gopala Tapani Upanisad stands as one of the most revered mystical Upaniṣads (Tāpanī class), exclusively focused on Gopāla (Kṛṣṇa) as the Supreme Deity. This sacred text is a part of the Atharva Veda and is highly regarded not only in the Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition but also among Nimbarkis, Pushtimarga followers, and other devotional schools of thought.
This rare edition contains the commentary of Srila Baladeva Vidyabhusana, one of the most brilliant acaryas in the Gaudiya sampradaya, known for his erudite and deeply devotional exposition of Vedic literature. His commentary on the Gopāla Tāpanī had remained unpublished since its first appearance in 1943, making this reprint a significant contribution to Vaiṣṇava scholarship.
The Tāpanī Upaniṣads are mystical in nature, offering esoteric insights into their respective deities. Among them, Gopāla Tāpanī is the most quoted, most commented upon, and most widely circulated. In the Gauḍīya tradition, it holds the distinction of being the only śruti text that was both extensively quoted and commented upon by the early followers of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Rare commentary of Śrīla Baladeva Vidyābhūṣaṇa, now made available after decades
Translated into English by Dr. Baladeva Dāsa (Demian Martins), a respected scholar of Gauḍīya texts
Original Sanskrit with accurate, faithful English rendering
Explores the Kṛṣṇa-mantra, the nature of Gopāla, and the supremacy of bhakti
Historical and philosophical context of the Tapani Upaniṣads included
Revered across multiple Vaiṣṇava sampradāyas
Essential for scholars, devotees, and seekers of bhakti-yoga and Vedānta





















