Tag: Upanishads

The Upanishads, forming the concluding section of the Vedas, are profound repositories of philosophical wisdom, often referred to as Vedanta. The term ‘Upanishad’ is derived from the root word ‘sad,’ which encompasses three meanings: (i) to sit down, (ii) to destroy, and (iii) to loosen. ‘Upa’ means ‘near,’ and ‘ni’ signifies ‘with devotion.’ Thus, the…