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Mandukya Upanishad: Exploring the Essence of AUM & Consciousness The Upanishad has been revealed to a great sage teacher Manduka. The Upanishad belongs to the Atharva Veda. It contains just twelve verses. Yet it occupies a very important position in Vedantic literature because it underlines the essence of the entire Advaita Vedanta. One of the Read More
Category: Upanishads
The Upanishads are part of a very long tradition of knowledge, which has been developing over many thousands of years. This tradition is not just a dead relic from the past. It is very much alive today.
Prashna Upanishad: A Complete Guide to the 6 Philosophical Questions
Prashna Upanishad: The Six Questions and Their Answers Prashna Upanishad comes from the Brahmana portion of the Atharva Veda belonging to the Pippaladasakha. It has 67 mantras spread over 6 chapters. The word “Prashna” means question. This Upanishad, like some other Upanishads, relies on the technique of questions and answers to explain many serious issues. Read More
What is the Katha Upanishad? A Comprehensive Overview
Katha Upanishad: Translations and Interpretations The Katha Upanishad is probably the most widely known of all the Upanishads. It has been translated into many languages. English, German, French and other writers have all agreed in pronouncing it as one of the most perfect expressions of the religion and philosophy of the Vedas. There is no Read More
Kena Upanishad Explained: A Guide to Ancient Wisdom
Kena Upanishad: Meaning, Summary & Complete Text Like the Isavasya, this Upanishad derives its name from the opening word of the text, Kena–ishitam, “by whom directed.” It is also known as the Talavakara Upanishad because of its place as a chapter in the Talavakara–Brahmana of the Sama–Veda. Among the Upanishads it is one of the Read More
Isavasya Upanishad Explained: Key Teachings & Significance
Isavasya Upanishad Analysis: Philosophical Insights Number of Upanishads There are 108 traditional Upanishads. Of these 10 are regarded as principal Upanishads. (1) Isavasya (2) Kena (3) Katha (4) Prashana (5) Mundaka (6) Mandukya (7) Taittiriya (8) Aitereya (9) Chandogya (10) Brhadaranyaka. The Isavasya Upanishad is the only one which occurs in the Samhita portion of Read More
Upanishads: Ancient Vedic Philosophy & Spiritual Wisdom
Principal Upanishads The Upanishads are part of a very long tradition of knowledge, which has been developing over many thousands of years. This tradition is not just a dead relic from the past. It is very much alive today. It is a living tradition that has been passed down in an unbroken line from teacher Read More
