Principal Upanishads

Shruti (Veda)12 Upanishads~2,500 verses

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About this Text

The Upanishads are the concluding portions of the Vedas (Vedanta), representing the highest philosophical thought of ancient India. They explore Brahman (universal consciousness), Atman (individual self), and their ultimate identity — "Aham Brahmasmi" (I am Brahman).

Key Figures

YajnavalkyaUddalakaShankaraSvetaketuMaitreyi

Topics

BrahmanAtmanVedantaNon-dualityMeditationConsciousness