Upanishads
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The Upanishads, which are the most philosophical of the Vedic texts, often take the form of dialogues.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
In a conceit shared by many modern practitioners, the Upanishads from the sixth century B.C. equate lucid dreaming with godhood.
From Slate ● May 28, 2018
We are quoting from Koran, Upanishads and Bible to convince those who are destroying the environment and are leading an unsustainable life, how our ancient religions/scriptures cared for nature.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2013
Gurus emerged thousands of years ago in India as learned explainers of the Upanishads, philosophical teachings underpinning the Hindu religion.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2013
Many verses of the holy books, above all the Upanishads of Sama-Veda spoke of this innermost thing.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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