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Kena Upanishad

Kena Upanishad

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The term Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) means sitting down near, symbolizing the profound teacher-student bond that underpins deep learning and wisdom. While over 200 Upanishads exist, many are lost to history, known only through other texts. Traditionally conveyed orally in Shloka form, these teachings were shrouded in secrecy for ages. The Kena Upanishad, translating to by what, by whom, or how, embodies the essence of inquiry, famously starting with the question At whose wish does the mind sent forth proceed on its errand? This text is part of the Talavakara Brahmana of the Sama Veda, also known as the Talavakara or Kenopanishad. Though its exact origins are uncertain, it predates the earliest Buddhist and Jaina texts. Among the 11 principal Upanishads highlighted by Sankara in his commentary on the Vedanta-Surtras, it stands as a cornerstone of Vedanta philosophy. The Upanishads transcend religious limits, offering a timeless philosophy that resonates universally. German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer deemed them the pinnacle of human wisdom. Summary by JothiCopyright Assorted Non Fiction スピリチュアリティ 哲学 社会科学
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