![]() ![]() That is Atman-Brahman, inherently and blissfully existent, yet unknowable because it has no qualities, no characteristics, it is "neti, neti" literally, "not that, not that". The struggle man faces, asserts Brihadaranyaka in brahmana 3, is in his attempt to realize the "true reality behind perceived reality". The Soul, states Brihadaranyaka, is the imperishable one that is invisible and concealed pervading all reality. ![]() It includes three sections: It asserts that there was nothing before the universe started, then Prajapati created from this nothing the universe as a sacrifice to himself, imbued it with Prana life force to preserve it in the form of cosmic inert matter and individual psychic energy. There are two major recensions for the text - the Madhyandina and the Kanva recensions. It is credited to ancient sage Yajnavalkya, but likely refined by a number of ancient Vedic scholars. Brihadaranyaka is one of the oldest Upanishads, along with that of Jaiminiya Upanishad and Chandogya Upanishads. ![]() Chronology The chronology of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, like other Upanishads, is uncertain and contested. "Upanishad" means, "be seated at the feet of the Guru to receive the teaching." The Upanishads constitute what we call the Vedanta (Veda-anta), the end of the Vedas. 1 Chapter 1 : Translation of Taittiriya brahmana in English The word "Upanishad" consists of three wordsâ "Upa" means "near", "ni" means "down" and "shad" means "be seated". ![]()
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