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The Upanishads represent the earliest layer of Vedic literature, focusing primarily on hymns and prayers.
Answer: False
The Upanishads constitute the concluding philosophical strata of the Vedas, representing a significant transition from the ritualistic focus of earlier Vedic literature to profound inquiries into meditation, consciousness, and ontological principles.
The Sanskrit term 'Upanishad' can mean 'sitting near a teacher' and 'esoteric doctrine'.
Answer: True
The term 'Upanishad' derives from Sanskrit roots signifying 'sitting near a teacher' and also refers to 'esoteric doctrine,' reflecting the transmission of profound spiritual knowledge from guru to disciple.
The authorship of most Upanishads is well-documented and attributed to specific historical figures.
Answer: False
The authorship of most Upanishads remains unknown, with many texts considered to be divinely revealed or the product of inspired sages rather than attributable to specific historical individuals.
Sages like Yajnavalkya and Uddalaka Aruni are credited with philosophical theories found in the early Upanishads.
Answer: True
Prominent sages such as Yajnavalkya and Uddalaka Aruni are frequently cited in the early Upanishads for their significant contributions to the philosophical discourse and conceptual development within these texts.
Scholars agree that the oldest Upanishads, like Brihadaranyaka and Chandogya, date precisely to the 8th century BCE.
Answer: False
Scholarly consensus suggests that precise dating of the oldest Upanishads is challenging; however, texts like Brihadaranyaka and Chandogya are generally estimated to date between the 7th and 6th centuries BCE.
The early Upanishads were primarily composed in northern India, near the Kaveri river.
Answer: False
The early Upanishads are generally considered to have been composed in northern India, specifically in regions between the upper Indus valley and the lower Ganges region, not near the Kaveri river.
The Upanishads are solely philosophical treatises with no connection to the Vedas.
Answer: False
The Upanishads are considered the concluding philosophical sections of the Vedas, representing the culmination of Vedic thought and thus are intrinsically connected to the Vedic tradition.
The Brahmanas and Upanishads share the same focus on philosophical inquiry.
Answer: False
The Brahmanas primarily focus on liturgical and ritualistic matters, whereas the Upanishads are distinguished by their profound philosophical inquiry into metaphysics, consciousness, and the nature of reality.
The term 'apauruṣeya' suggests that Vedic texts, including Upanishads, were authored by human sages.
Answer: False
The term 'apauruṣeya' implies that Vedic texts, including the Upanishads, are not of human origin but are considered divinely revealed or the product of inspired sages, rather than authored by specific human individuals.
The Upanishads are found embedded within the Aranyakas, the 'forest texts' of the Vedas.
Answer: True
The Upanishads often appear as integral parts of the Aranyakas, which are the 'forest texts' of the Vedas, bridging the gap between ritualistic Brahmanas and philosophical Upanishads.
The Upanishads are considered the concluding philosophical sections of the Vedas.
Answer: True
The Upanishads are widely recognized as the concluding philosophical portions of the Vedas, often referred to as Vedanta, meaning 'the end of the Vedas'.
What period of Sanskrit literature do the Upanishads represent?
Answer: Late Vedic and post-Vedic texts documenting a transition
The Upanishads represent the late Vedic and post-Vedic periods, marking a transition from earlier ritualistic traditions to philosophical and spiritual inquiries.
How did the Upanishads differ in focus from earlier parts of the Vedas?
Answer: They shifted focus to meditation, philosophy, and consciousness.
Earlier Vedic texts emphasized hymns and rituals, whereas the Upanishads shifted the focus towards meditation, philosophical inquiry, and the exploration of consciousness and ultimate reality.
Which of the following is NOT a meaning associated with the Sanskrit term 'Upanishad'?
Answer: Eternal cycle of rebirth
The Sanskrit term 'Upanishad' signifies 'connection,' 'sitting near a teacher,' and 'esoteric doctrine.' The 'eternal cycle of rebirth' (samsara) is a concept discussed within the Upanishads but not a direct meaning of the term itself.
What is the traditional understanding of the authorship of most Upanishads?
Answer: Unknown, considered divinely revealed or created by sages
The authorship of most Upanishads is unknown, with traditions often considering them to be divinely revealed or the inspired creations of ancient sages (Rishis).
Which sage is NOT mentioned as contributing philosophical theories to the early Upanishads?
Answer: Siddhartha Gautama
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) lived after the period of the early Upanishads. Sages like Yajnavalkya, Uddalaka Aruni, and Pippalada are indeed credited with philosophical contributions within these texts.
What is the general scholarly consensus on the dating of the oldest Upanishads like Brihadaranyaka and Chandogya?
Answer: They date between the 7th and 6th centuries BCE.
Scholarly consensus places the oldest Upanishads, such as the Brihadaranyaka and Chandogya, generally between the 7th and 6th centuries BCE, acknowledging the difficulty in precise dating.
In which geographical region were the early Upanishads generally composed?
Answer: Northern India, between the Indus and Ganges regions
The early Upanishads were primarily composed in northern India, within the geographical area spanning from the upper Indus valley to the lower Ganges region.
Which Upanishads are considered the earliest and most important among the Upanishadic texts?
Answer: Brihadaranyaka and Chandogya
The Brihadaranyaka and Chandogya Upanishads are widely regarded as the earliest and most significant texts within the Upanishadic corpus.
What is the primary difference between the Upanishads and the Brahmanas?
Answer: Brahmanas are liturgical manuals, Upanishads focus on philosophical inquiry.
The Brahmanas primarily function as liturgical manuals for Vedic rituals, while the Upanishads shift focus to philosophical inquiry, exploring metaphysical concepts and the nature of reality.
The term 'apauruṣeya' in relation to Vedic texts implies:
Answer: They are not of human origin; they are divinely revealed.
The term 'apauruṣeya' signifies that Vedic texts, including the Upanishads, are considered impersonal and divinely revealed, rather than authored by humans.
The Upanishads are often found embedded within which other layer of Vedic texts?
Answer: Aranyakas
The Upanishads are frequently found embedded within the Aranyakas, which are the 'forest texts' of the Vedas, serving as a transition between ritualistic and philosophical inquiry.
The central philosophical concern of the Upanishads is the relationship between Atman (the self) and Brahman (ultimate reality).
Answer: True
The Upanishads are fundamentally concerned with exploring the nature of Atman (the individual self) and Brahman (the ultimate cosmic reality) and the relationship between them, which is central to their philosophical inquiry.
In Upanishadic thought, Maya refers to the ultimate, unchanging reality.
Answer: False
In Upanishadic philosophy, Maya refers to the perceived changing reality that obscures the true, unchanging nature of Brahman, often translated as 'illusion' or 'deceptive appearance'.
The phrase 'Tat Tvam Asi' means 'I am Brahman' and is a key Upanishadic saying.
Answer: False
'Tat Tvam Asi' is a pivotal Upanishadic saying, translating to 'That Thou art,' signifying the identity between the individual self (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman).
The Mahavakyas are minor sayings used to support the ritualistic aspects of the Vedas.
Answer: False
The Mahavakyas, or 'Great Sayings,' are profound philosophical statements from the Upanishads, central to establishing the identity of Atman and Brahman, rather than supporting Vedic ritualism.
A central theme in the Upanishads is the realization that the individual self is identical to the ultimate reality.
Answer: True
A core tenet explored in the Upanishads is the identity between the individual self (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman), a realization considered crucial for spiritual liberation.
In the Upanishads, 'Avidya' refers to true knowledge leading to liberation.
Answer: False
'Avidya' in Upanishadic context signifies nescience or ignorance of the true nature of reality, which binds individuals to the cycle of existence; 'Vidya' refers to true knowledge.
Vedic gods like Agni and Indra were reinterpreted as manifestations of Brahman-Atman in the Upanishads.
Answer: True
In the Upanishads, traditional Vedic deities such as Agni and Indra were often reinterpreted and identified as manifestations or aspects of the supreme, unified reality of Brahman-Atman.
The concept of karma, where actions have consequences, is absent in the Upanishads.
Answer: False
The concept of karma, the principle that actions lead to consequences influencing future existences, is indeed present and discussed within the Upanishads, forming a key element of their philosophical framework.
The Upanishadic phrase 'Know Thyself' encourages understanding one's social role.
Answer: False
The Upanishadic exhortation 'Know Thyself' refers to the profound task of understanding one's true inner essence (Atman) and its relationship to the ultimate reality (Brahman), rather than one's social position.
The Upanishads describe reality as solely the phenomenal world, with no underlying ultimate principle.
Answer: False
The Upanishads posit an ultimate, unchanging principle (Brahman) underlying the perceived phenomenal world (Maya), rather than describing reality as solely phenomenal.
The Upanishads primarily focus on the material aspects of existence.
Answer: False
The Upanishads are predominantly concerned with metaphysical and spiritual aspects of existence, exploring consciousness, the self, and ultimate reality, rather than material concerns.
The concept of 'consciousness' is explored in the Upanishads as the animating life force and ultimate foundation of existence.
Answer: True
The Upanishads delve deeply into the concept of consciousness, often identifying it with the animating life force and the ultimate foundation of all existence, frequently equating it with Atman or Brahman.
The Upanishadic view on the self (Atman) is that it is merely a temporary physical body.
Answer: False
The Upanishadic perspective views Atman not as a temporary physical body, but as the eternal, unchanging inner self or soul, intrinsically connected to or identical with Brahman.
The Upanishadic concept of Maya suggests that the perceived world is absolutely unreal.
Answer: False
The Upanishadic concept of Maya does not suggest the perceived world is absolutely unreal, but rather that it is a misleading appearance that obscures the true, unchanging reality of Brahman.
The Upanishads emphasize the pursuit of 'Avidya' (nescience) as the path to liberation.
Answer: False
The Upanishads emphasize the pursuit of 'Vidya' (true knowledge) concerning the Self (Atman) as the path to liberation, contrasting it with 'Avidya' (nescience), which perpetuates bondage.
What is the central philosophical concern of the Upanishads regarding Atman and Brahman?
Answer: The relationship between the self (Atman) and ultimate reality (Brahman).
The central philosophical concern of the Upanishads revolves around understanding the relationship between the individual self (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman).
According to the Upanishads, what does Maya represent?
Answer: The perceived changing reality that obscures true nature.
Maya, in Upanishadic philosophy, represents the perceived changing reality that obscures the true, unchanging nature of Brahman, often translated as 'illusion'.
What is the meaning of the famous Upanishadic saying 'Tat Tvam Asi'?
Answer: That Thou art
'Tat Tvam Asi' is a pivotal Upanishadic saying that translates to 'That Thou art,' signifying the identity between the individual self (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman).
What is the role of the 'Mahavakyas' in Advaita Vedanta?
Answer: They are key sentences used to establish the identity of Atman and Brahman.
The Mahavakyas, or 'Great Sayings,' are crucial Upanishadic statements that Advaita Vedanta utilizes to articulate and establish the fundamental identity between Atman and Brahman.
What is a central theme explored in the Upanishads regarding the individual and the universe?
Answer: The individual self (Atman) is identical to the ultimate reality (Brahman).
A central theme in the Upanishads is the exploration of the relationship between the individual self (Atman) and the universe (Brahman), often concluding with the realization of their fundamental identity.
In the Upanishads, what does 'Vidya' refer to?
Answer: True knowledge of Atman and Brahman.
'Vidya' in the Upanishads refers to true knowledge, specifically the understanding of Atman and Brahman, which is considered the path to liberation.
How were Vedic gods like Agni and Indra reinterpreted in the Upanishads?
Answer: They were equated with the supreme, incorporeal Brahman-Atman.
In the Upanishads, Vedic deities such as Agni and Indra were often reinterpreted and equated with the supreme, incorporeal reality of Brahman-Atman.
Which concept, often translated as 'illusion,' represents the perceived changing reality that obscures the true nature of Brahman in Upanishadic philosophy?
Answer: Maya
Maya is the Upanishadic concept, often translated as 'illusion,' that represents the perceived changing reality which obscures the true, unchanging nature of Brahman.
What is the Upanishadic perspective on the pursuit of knowledge?
Answer: It stresses the pursuit of 'Vidya' (true knowledge) concerning the Self (Atman) as the path to liberation.
The Upanishads advocate for the pursuit of 'Vidya' (true knowledge), particularly concerning the nature of the Self (Atman), as the essential path to liberation.
What is the Upanishadic concept of 'karma'?
Answer: The principle that actions have consequences influencing future lives.
The Upanishadic concept of karma refers to the principle that actions have consequences that influence an individual's future lives and experiences.
What is the significance of the phrase 'Know Thyself' in the Upanishads?
Answer: It encourages understanding one's true inner self (Atman) and its connection to Brahman.
The phrase 'Know Thyself' in the Upanishads signifies the imperative to understand one's true inner self (Atman) and its profound connection to the ultimate reality (Brahman).
What is the Upanishadic perspective on the nature of reality?
Answer: Reality distinguishes between the ultimate unchanging reality (Brahman) and the perceived changing world (Maya).
The Upanishadic perspective distinguishes between the ultimate, unchanging reality (Brahman) and the perceived, changing phenomenal world (Maya), which obscures the true nature of existence.
The primary focus of the Upanishads is on rituals, ceremonies, and sacrifices.
Answer: False
While earlier Vedic texts emphasized rituals, the Upanishads shifted focus towards meditation, philosophical inquiry, and the nature of consciousness and ultimate reality.
The Upanishads critiqued Vedic rituals, advocating for inner contemplation over external ceremonies.
Answer: True
A significant development in the Upanishads was their critique of the emphasis on external Vedic rituals, promoting inner contemplation, meditation, and philosophical insight as the primary means to spiritual realization.
Moksha, in the Upanishads, refers to liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Answer: True
The concept of Moksha in the Upanishads signifies ultimate liberation, understood as release from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara).
The Upanishads suggest that true liberation comes from performing elaborate external rituals.
Answer: False
Contrary to emphasizing external rituals, the Upanishads advocate for inner realization, self-knowledge, and meditation as the primary paths to achieving true liberation (moksha).
Moksha is achieved through understanding the unity of Atman and Brahman and transcending ignorance.
Answer: True
According to Upanishadic thought, Moksha, or liberation, is attained through the realization of the unity between Atman and Brahman and the transcendence of ignorance (avidya).
Yoga and meditation are considered secondary practices in the Upanishads, subordinate to ritual.
Answer: False
Yoga and meditation are emphasized in the Upanishads as crucial practices for attaining self-knowledge and spiritual liberation, often presented as superior to or complementary to ritualistic practices.
The Upanishads introduced the concept of Ahimsa (non-violence) as a significant ethical precept.
Answer: True
The Upanishads, notably the Chandogya Upanishad, introduced Ahimsa (non-violence) as a significant ethical principle, emphasizing compassion and the avoidance of harm.
The Upanishads contributed to ethical thought by introducing concepts like truthfulness and self-restraint.
Answer: True
The Upanishads significantly contributed to ethical discourse by emphasizing virtues such as truthfulness (Satya) and self-restraint (Damah), alongside non-violence (Ahimsa).
The concept of 'moksha' in the Upanishads is achieved through accumulating wealth and performing rituals.
Answer: False
Upanishadic philosophy posits that Moksha is attained through self-knowledge and the realization of the unity of Atman and Brahman, not through the accumulation of wealth or the performance of rituals.
The Upanishads critique the excessive focus on external rituals, favoring inner knowledge.
Answer: True
A key characteristic of the Upanishads is their critique of the overemphasis on external rituals found in earlier Vedic traditions, advocating instead for the primacy of inner knowledge and self-realization.
How did the Upanishads critique Vedic rituals?
Answer: They saw rituals as inferior to philosophical knowledge and inner contemplation.
The Upanishads critiqued Vedic rituals, often portraying them as less effective than philosophical knowledge and inner contemplation for achieving spiritual liberation.
What does the Upanishadic concept of 'moksha' signify?
Answer: Liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
The Upanishadic concept of 'moksha' signifies liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara), achieved through self-knowledge and spiritual realization.
How did the Upanishads suggest true liberation was achieved?
Answer: Through inner realization and understanding of the Self (Atman).
The Upanishads proposed that true liberation (moksha) is achieved through inner realization and a deep understanding of the Self (Atman), rather than through external rituals or material pursuits.
How is Moksha achieved according to the Upanishads?
Answer: Through self-knowledge and understanding the unity of Atman and Brahman.
The Upanishads teach that Moksha is achieved through self-knowledge, specifically the realization of the unity between Atman (the individual self) and Brahman (the ultimate reality).
What role do yoga and meditation play in the Upanishads?
Answer: They are emphasized as crucial practices for attaining self-knowledge.
Yoga and meditation are emphasized in the Upanishads as vital practices for achieving self-knowledge and realizing the nature of Atman and Brahman.
The Upanishads contributed to ethical thought by emphasizing principles such as:
Answer: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), and Damah (self-restraint).
The Upanishads significantly contributed to ethical thought by emphasizing principles such as Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), and Damah (self-restraint).
How did the Upanishads contribute to the development of ethical thought in Hinduism?
Answer: By introducing and emphasizing concepts like Ahimsa and Satya.
The Upanishads significantly contributed to Hindu ethical thought by introducing and emphasizing principles such as Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truthfulness).
The Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahmasutras form the three main sources for Vedanta philosophy.
Answer: True
The foundational texts for all schools of Vedanta philosophy are collectively known as the Prasthanatrayi, comprising the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahmasutras.
Advaita Vedanta posits that the individual self (Atman) is fundamentally different from the ultimate reality (Brahman).
Answer: False
Advaita Vedanta, meaning 'non-duality,' fundamentally posits that the individual self (Atman) is identical to the ultimate reality (Brahman), asserting a singular, undifferentiated existence.
Adi Shankara is credited with systematizing Advaita Vedanta and writing commentaries on the Upanishads.
Answer: True
Adi Shankara (c. 8th century CE) is renowned for his systematic exposition and philosophical development of Advaita Vedanta, notably through his extensive commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahmasutras.
Vishishtadvaita, associated with Ramanuja, proposes a philosophy of absolute monism.
Answer: False
Vishishtadvaita, associated with Ramanuja, proposes 'qualified monism,' asserting that the individual soul (Atman) is part of Brahman but distinct, rather than advocating for absolute monism where Atman and Brahman are identical.
The Dvaita school, founded by Madhvacharya, asserts that Atman and Brahman are eternally identical.
Answer: False
The Dvaita school, founded by Madhvacharya, asserts a dualistic perspective, maintaining that Atman and Brahman are eternally separate and distinct realities, not identical.
The Upanishads' diverse ideas led to the formation of Vedanta schools like Advaita and Dvaita.
Answer: True
The rich and varied philosophical concepts presented in the Upanishads provided the foundational basis for the development of distinct schools of Vedanta, such as Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, and Dvaita.
The Upanishads laid the philosophical groundwork for later Indian traditions, especially Vedanta.
Answer: True
The Upanishads are foundational to subsequent Indian philosophical traditions, particularly Vedanta, establishing core concepts such as Brahman, Atman, karma, and moksha that shaped centuries of thought.
What is the core tenet of Advaita Vedanta regarding Atman and Brahman?
Answer: Atman is identical to Brahman.
The core tenet of Advaita Vedanta is the non-dualistic assertion that Atman (the individual self) is identical to Brahman (the ultimate reality).
Who is considered the first to expound the basic principles of Advaita Vedanta?
Answer: Gaudapada
Gaudapada is recognized as the earliest proponent who expounded the fundamental principles of Advaita Vedanta, drawing upon Upanishadic teachings.
What does Vishishtadvaita, associated with Ramanuja, propose about the relationship between Atman and Brahman?
Answer: Qualified monism, where Atman is part of Brahman but not identical
Vishishtadvaita, as articulated by Ramanuja, proposes qualified monism, asserting that the individual soul (Atman) is a part of Brahman and shares its qualities but is not identical to it.
According to the Dvaita school founded by Madhvacharya, what is the relationship between Atman and Brahman?
Answer: They are eternally separate and distinct.
The Dvaita school, founded by Madhvacharya, posits a dualistic view where Atman and Brahman are eternally separate and distinct entities.
Scholars have noted parallels between Upanishadic thought and the philosophies of Pythagoras and Plato.
Answer: True
Scholarly analysis has identified conceptual parallels between Upanishadic philosophy and the ideas of ancient Greek thinkers, particularly Pythagoras and Plato, concerning epistemology and metaphysics.
Arthur Schopenhauer considered the Upanishads to be 'the production of the highest human wisdom'.
Answer: True
The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer held the Upanishads in high esteem, describing them as 'the production of the highest human wisdom' and finding resonance with his own philosophical concepts.
The physicist Erwin Schrödinger was influenced by Schopenhauer's appreciation of the Upanishads.
Answer: True
Erwin Schrödinger, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist, was influenced by Arthur Schopenhauer's admiration for the Upanishads, particularly noting their insights into a unified consciousness.
American Transcendentalists like Emerson and Thoreau were influenced by the Upanishads through direct translations.
Answer: False
American Transcendentalists were primarily influenced by the Upanishads indirectly, through German idealist philosophers who had engaged with translations, rather than through direct translation themselves.
The Upanishads were translated into Persian in the early 19th century, influencing Western intellectuals.
Answer: False
While translations were crucial, it was primarily the early 19th-century translations into European languages, particularly German, that significantly influenced Western intellectuals, not Persian translations.
Scholars have noted parallels between Upanishadic thought and which Greek philosophers?
Answer: Pythagoras and Plato
Scholars have identified conceptual parallels between Upanishadic philosophy and the ideas of ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Pythagoras and Plato.
Which 19th-century philosopher was significantly impressed by the Upanishads, calling them 'the production of the highest human wisdom'?
Answer: Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer, a prominent 19th-century philosopher, was deeply impressed by the Upanishads, referring to them as 'the production of the highest human wisdom'.
Which physicist was influenced by Schopenhauer's appreciation of the Upanishads and noted the concept of a singular consciousness?
Answer: Erwin Schrödinger
Physicist Erwin Schrödinger was influenced by Schopenhauer's views on the Upanishads and commented on their concept of a unified consciousness.
How did the Upanishads influence the American Transcendentalist movement?
Answer: Transcendentalists were influenced by German idealists inspired by the Upanishads.
American Transcendentalists like Emerson and Thoreau were influenced by the Upanishads indirectly, through the works of German idealist philosophers who had engaged with translations of these texts.
Which of the following statements about the Upanishads' influence on Western audiences is accurate?
Answer: Translations significantly influenced Western intellectuals like Schopenhauer and Transcendentalists.
Translations of the Upanishads had a significant impact on Western intellectuals, including philosophers like Schopenhauer and the American Transcendentalists, shaping their thought.
The Muktika canon classifies Upanishads based on their association with deities like Vishnu, Shiva, and the goddess Shakti.
Answer: True
The Muktika canon, which lists 108 Upanishads, categorizes them based on their primary deity or focus, including associations with Shaktism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Yoga, and general Vedanta principles.
The Prasthanatrayi consists of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Aranyakas.
Answer: False
The Prasthanatrayi, the foundational scriptural basis for Vedanta, comprises the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahmasutras, not the Vedas and Aranyakas in their entirety.
The term 'mukhya' refers to Upanishads that are considered less important or foundational.
Answer: False
The term 'mukhya' signifies 'principal' or 'main,' referring to the Mukhya Upanishads, which are considered the oldest, most important, and foundational texts within the Upanishadic corpus.
The Muktika canon lists approximately 108 Upanishads.
Answer: True
The Muktika canon, a compilation of Upanishadic texts, enumerates approximately 108 Upanishads, providing a framework for their study and classification.
The Muktika canon categorizes Upanishads based on their primary deity or focus. Which category is NOT listed?
Answer: Buddhism
The Muktika canon categorizes Upanishads based on their association with deities and spiritual paths like Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Sannyasa, and Yoga, but not Buddhism, which is a distinct religious tradition.
Which texts form the 'Prasthanatrayi', the foundational sources for Vedanta philosophy?
Answer: Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahmasutras
The Prasthanatrayi, the core scriptural basis for Vedanta, consists of the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahmasutras.
What is the significance of the Prasthanatrayi in Vedanta philosophy?
Answer: It forms the core scriptural basis for Vedanta schools.
The Prasthanatrayi, comprising the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahmasutras, serves as the fundamental scriptural foundation for all major schools of Vedanta philosophy.