The Upanishads

A collection of philosophical texts forming the foundation of Hindu thought. Begin your journey through its chapters.

Isha Upanishad

IshaUpanishad

An ancient Sanskrit text that is part of the Vedas.

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Mandukya Upanishad

MandukyaUpanishad

An ancient Sanskrit text that is part of the Vedas.

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Taittirīya Upaniṣad — Ānanda-vallī & Bhṛgu-vallī

TaittirīyaUpaniṣad—Ānanda-vallī&Bhṛgu-vallī

The knower of Brahman attains the Supreme. Brahman is truth, knowledge, infinity. Knowing That—hidden in the heart and in the highest space—one enjoys all desires in union with the all‑knowing Brahman.

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Taittiriya Upanishad — Shiksha Valli

TaittiriyaUpanishad—ShikshaValli

Peace invocation to deities and identification of Vāyu as the visible Brahman; vow to speak ṛta and satya.

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Kaivalya Upanishad

KaivalyaUpanishad

1. O Bhagavan! Teach me the highest science of Reality, cultivated always by the good people, which is ever a hidden secret for man, a Knowledge by which a wise man, discarding all sins, can reach the highest ‘Puruṣa.’

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