Upanishads
The term Upanishad is derived from upa
(near), ni (down) and s(h)ad (to sit). In
ancient Indian teaching system groups of pupils sit near the teacher to
learn from him the secret doctrine. Upanishad means brahma-knowledge by
which ignorance is loosened or destroyed. In the Upanishads the spiritual
meanings of the Vedic texts are brought out and emphasized in their own
right. The Upanishads more clearly set forth the prime Vedic doctrines. The
Upanishads constitute what we call the Vedanta (Veda-anta), the end of the
Vedas, not merely because they constitute the last part of them, but above
all because they are their ultimate teachings, reaching to the highest
metaphysical state.
The older Upanishads are usually affixed to a
particularly Veda, through a Brahmana or Aranyaka.
Some 350 Upnanishads are known to exist but
traditionally 108 Upanishads contained in the Muktikopanishad are
considered most important.
Read and download the following Upanishads
(1) Isha Vasya Upanishad
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(2) Katha Upanishad
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(3) Kena Upanishad
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(4) Maitrayani
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