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Monday, November 10, 2008

ABOUT BRIHADAARANYAK UPANISHAD

AUM SRI SAI RAM AUM SRI SAI RAM
It is one of the oldest primary upanishads.It is associated with the Shukla Yajur Veda.It is also commented by Adi Sankara. It is widely known for its philosophical outlook.Its name literally means as 'great forest teaching'. It includes three sections. 1) Madhu Kanda 2) Muni Kanda 3) Khila Kanda.
Madhu Kanda explains the teaching of the identity of the individual or jiva and the Atman.
Muni Kanda includes the dialogue between the saint Yajurvalkye and his wife Maitreyi.
Khila Kanda deals with the various methods of worship and meditations.
The doctrine of 'neti neti'(neither this , nor that) and often quoted verse 'Asato Maa' is found in this upanishad

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