The Upanishads are the ancient Sanskrit texts of India that reveal the nature of the self, Brahman and the path to liberation.
Why It Matters
They are the foundation of Vedanta and some of the oldest spiritual texts in existence. Their central teaching is that the self and the divine are one.
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