The Upanishads: 6 key ideas
The core ideas of The Upanishads, each in under a minute, written in our own words. Want the full depth? Get the book.
- IDEA 1 OF 6
Atman is Brahman
The deepest self in you is the same as the ultimate reality behind everything.
Separation is an illusion.
- IDEA 2 OF 6
Neti, neti
Ultimate reality can't be captured in words; describe it by saying "not this, not that".
- IDEA 3 OF 6
The chariot
The body is a chariot, the senses horses, the mind the reins and the intellect the driver.
A clear intellect keeps life on course.
- IDEA 4 OF 6
Choose the good over the pleasant
The Katha Upanishad contrasts the good and the merely pleasant.
The wise choose the good.
- IDEA 5 OF 6
Renounce and enjoy
The Isha Upanishad teaches enjoying the world without clinging to it.
- IDEA 6 OF 6
States of consciousness
The Mandukya describes waking, dreaming, deep sleep and a fourth state of pure awareness.
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