what are upnishadic thinking ?
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The Upanishads are summits of thought on mankind and the universe, designed to push human ideas to their very limit and beyond. They give us both spiritual vision and philosophical argument, and it is a strictly personal effort that one can reach the truth.
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What Are the Upanishads to Indian Philosophy?
Supreme Work of the Hindu Mind
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Table of Contents
Meaning of 'Upanishad'
Time of Composition of the Upanishads
The Main Books
Who Wrote the Upanishads?
Science of the Self
The Inside Story
Shaping the Indian Culture
Universal and Impersonal
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Subhamoy Das
Updated April 16, 2018
The Upanishads form the core of Indian philosophy. They are an amazing collection of writings from original oral transmissions, which have been aptly described by Shri Aurobindo as "the supreme work of the Indian mind". It is here that we find all the fundamental teachings that are central to Hinduism — the concepts of 'karma' (action), 'samsara' (reincarnation), 'moksha' (nirvana), the 'atman' (soul), and the 'Brahman' (Absolute Almighty). They also set forth the prime Vedic doctrines of self-realization, yoga, and meditation. The Upanishads are summits of thought on mankind and the universe, designed to push human ideas to their very limit and beyond. They give us both spiritual vision and philosophical argument, and it is a strictly personal effort that one can reach the truth.